Manager - Merger & Acquisition/Investments - Tech/Media - CA/IIM/ISB/MDI/FMS

One of our clients Corporate Development Team is looking for a new team member to join as a Manager of M&A and Investments. This individual will focus on surfacing and evaluating acquisition and investment opportunities and managing the operations of the M&A and venture activities of the company.

Responsibilities :

- Screen, analyze and help execute new investment and acquisition opportunities

- Lead the building of complex financial models related to M&A valuation and business economics

- Conduct due diligence, perform valuation analyses, and oversee the integration of acquired businesses into the ongoing operations of The New York Times

- Meet with management teams, industry experts and internal NYT groups to help source new ideas

- Present investment opportunities to the Investment Committee through written and oral presentations, and conduct required follow-up

- Monitor the performance and manage the day-to-day operations of existing portfolio investments

Basic Qualifications :

- 7 - 12 years of relevant experience in investment banking, management consulting, venture capital or private equity, experience in technology preferred

- Strong quantitative and finance skills (with an emphasis on valuation and corporate finance skills) and sound investment judgement

- Experience in evaluating M&A and venture investment opportunities including setting objectives, sourcing, funding, negotiation, and post-deal integration in the technology and media spaces

- Deep interest in the competitive and technological challenges facing the technology industry

- Motivated, hardworking team player

- Excellent senior executive-level verbal and written communication skills

- Ability and desire to think like a principal or owner

- CA is required; MBA or equivalent graduate degree from Tier 1 institutes