Job Overview:
We are seeking a passionate M&A professional to join Arm's Corporate Development team. The team is Arm's functional expert in the evaluation and execution of acquisitions, venture investments and related activities, globally.
Our team works with business divisions and the Arm Executive and Investment Committees to assess strategic priorities and deliver acquisitions and investments. We lead all aspects of deal origination and execution, including negotiation, valuation, modelling, transaction management and due diligence. A key part of the role is working with third parties and advisors.
We are also responsible for post-investment management of minority equity investments, including Board Director and Observer positions at portfolio companies.
What would my responsibilities be?
In conjunction with other Corporate Development team members, partnering with business and functional leadership to identify M&A and strategic investment opportunities
Delivering effective and efficient transaction execution
Reviewing opportunities for strategic fit with Arm and making financial and strategic comparisons between different potential target companies
Conducting due diligence and identifying transaction risks and challenges
Developing rationale/financial models and undertaking valuation analysis on target companies
Drafting effective presentations for Executive approvals
Involvement in the oversight and reporting on companies within the investment portfolio
Required Skills and Experience:
We would love to hear from you if you have the following experience!
Proven deal sheet and experience leading execution of M&A transactions on a day-to-day basis, with clear potential for growing responsibility
You will likely be part of an Investment Banking, Corporate Development or ‘Big 4’ Corporate Finance team.
Understanding of typical transaction terms, processes, documentation and mechanics
Strong financial analysis and experience working with business plan assumptions to construct credible financial scenarios and value companies
Flexibility to adapt approach to credibly engage with a variety of parties: Executive, divisional management, engineering, central functions and advisors
Good communicator, capable of working both in a team and independently
Excellent attention to detail
Technology or TMT experience is desirable, but not a prerequisite
In return:
This is an exciting opportunity to build on the experience you have in M&A, as part of a strategic, high profile programme of work in a NASDAQ-listed global technology organisation!
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