Senior Corporate Development Manager

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,500 employees operate a network of 2,500 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. 

Job Description

As part of SGS’ Corporate Development team, the Corporate Development Manager plays a critical role in identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures. This role involves close collaboration with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external advisors to drive inorganic growth and enhance shareholder value.

The Corporate Development Manager supports the Senior Directors in all aspects of M&A projects, including:

1. Strategy & Deal Origination

• Support the development of the company’s inorganic growth strategy.
• Identify potential acquisition targets or partnership opportunities aligned with strategic priorities.
• Conduct industry and market research to assess trends and competitive dynamics.
• To prepare and support the internal review of acquisition projects
• To review financial statements and prepare valuation analyses on potential targets

2. Financial Analysis & Valuation

• Build and review financial models to assess target company performance and deal economics.
• Perform valuation analyses using DCF, precedent transactions, and comparable company methods.
• Evaluate synergies, risks, and return on investment.
• To review financial statements and prepare valuation analyses on potential targets

3. Due Diligence

• Coordinate due diligence efforts across legal, financial, operational, and commercial areas.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external advisors (investment banks, consultants, lawyers).
• To assist the Senior Directors in the acquisition processes, including coordinating due diligence with external advisers and internal teams, drafting of offer letters and legal documentation leading up to closing
• Support negotiations of term sheets, purchase agreements, and other transaction documents.
• Prepare investment memoranda and presentations for executive leadership and board approval.
• Manage transaction timelines and ensure alignment across all parties.

5. Post-Merger Integration

• Collaborate with integration teams to ensure smooth transition and value realization.
• Track performance against deal objectives and report on integration progress.

Qualifications

PROFILE

• Min  5-7 in 5 years of experience in corporate development / M&A, investment banking, transaction services in a big 4 accounting firm, or in strategy consulting, or financial planning and analysis
• Graduate in economics, business administration, finance or qualified chartered accountant
• Exposure to financial transactions, corporate and business strategy
• Team player at ease in a very international environment with cross-cultural teams
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management abilities
• Flexibility and willingness to work in a fast paced, demanding environment

• Strong financial expertise, including full proficiency in financial analysis, valuation of companies and financial modelling of M&A transactions
• Strategic thinking and commercial acumen
• High attention to details and analytical rigor
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information
• Expert knowledge of Excel, word and PowerPoint
• Fluent English; Spanish would be an asset

Additional Information

Location: Zug, Switzerland.

As part of our recruitment process, we kindly request that you submit your CV in English to ensure accurate evaluation