Vice President, Group Strategic Investments and M&A Apply locations: Hong Kong - Taikoo Shing (Group Office)
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago
Time left to apply: End Date: March 31, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)
Job requisition id: R-0021876
About FWD Group FWD Group is a pan-Asian life and health insurance business with more than 12 million customers across 10 markets, including some of the fastest-growing insurance markets in the world.
The company was established in 2013 and is focused on changing the way people feel about insurance.
FWD's customer-led and digitally enabled approach aims to deliver innovative propositions, easy-to-understand products and a simpler insurance experience.
For more information, please visit PURPOSE Senior team member of the Strategy and M&A teams.
The Head of M&A Execution will be responsible for leading and managing the organisation's M&A initiatives.
Drive the M&A execution and related project management, due diligence and valuation, working with key stakeholders.
Thought leader in M&A and related cross-functional areas (e.g.
products, distribution, finance, actuarial and partnerships).
Recognised source of innovative and thoughtful ideas for unique or complex matters or situations.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Market scanning and deal sourcing, including identification of potential targets and partnerships.
Enhance FWD's network of external advisors to source opportunities.
Lead M&A team day-to-day.
Lead coordination and execution of M&A and investment projects, across the entire lifecycle of M&A initiatives including due-diligence, valuation, negotiations, investment memos and approval processes, post-deal integration, and post-deal performance tracking.
Coordinate external advisors.
Key stakeholder in working with Senior Executives in developing negotiation strategies as well as negotiating with external counterparties.
Review, comment and amend legal documents including distribution agreements.
Lead management, training and development of junior team members.
Develop and lead cross functional and country initiatives to deepen collaboration and knowledge sharing.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE Advanced Business, Finance or Actuarial degree.
12+ years of M&A or investment banking related experience.
Proven experience in leading M&A processes and review and negotiation of transactions documents.
High degree of business acumen and extensive knowledge of life insurance industry.
Experienced in managing cross-functional teams (internal and external stakeholders) and working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple initiatives.
KNOWLEDGE & TECHNICAL SKILLS M&A hands-on execution.
M&A transaction docs and negotiation.
Strategic thinking.
Insurance business planning and financial modelling.
Strong financial modelling, insurance valuation and analytical skills.
Leadership skills and capabilities.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
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