Senior Corporate Strategy and M&A Manager, APAC

Employer: DWS Group
Title: Senior Corporate Strategy and M&A Manager
Location: Singapore

Job code: #LI-ZL1 #LI-03

About DWS:

Today, markets face a whole new set of pressures – but also a whole lot of opportunity too. Opportunity to innovate differently. Opportunity to invest responsibly. And opportunity to make change.

Join us at DWS, and you can be part of an industry-leading firm with a global presence. You can lead ambitious opportunities and shape the future of investing. You can support our clients, local communities, and the environment.

We’re looking for creative thinkers and innovators to join us as the world continues to transform. As whole markets change, one thing remains clear; our people always work together to capture the opportunities of tomorrow. That’s why we are ‘Investors for a new now’.

As investors on behalf of our clients, it is our role to find investment solutions. Ensuring the best possible foundation for our clients’ financial future. And in return, we’ll give you the support and platform to develop new skills, make an impact and work alongside some of the industry’s greatest thought leaders. This is your chance to achieve your goals and lead an extraordinary career.

Team / division overview
The Corporate Strategy and M&A team supports the management team, business units and regional divisions of DWS in setting and executing the strategic agenda for the business as well as overseeing and executing key transaction activity. Its key responsibilities include:

Strategy: Working with the DWS leadership team (usually the Executive Board) and the individual business units and regional divisions to develop successful strategies to achieve the goals of each business unit, create long-term plans and review progress against our objectives.

Business Development: Evaluate growth and business development opportunities in all business units and regions.

Business Solutions: Help implement strategy with cross-functional organization, seize new opportunities and overcome challenges with a team of professional project managers.

Mergers and Acquisitions: Oversee all inorganic activity, including mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, strategic partnerships, and other key corporate activities.
The Strategy team is set-up directly in the area of the Chief Executive Officer of DWS

Role Details
As our Senior Corporate Strategy and M&A Manager, you will be responsible for :

• Management and execution on corporate strategy activities for the region, working with the regional Strategy and M&A team but also global Strategy and M&A team as well as key regional stakeholders
• Support in evaluating growth and business development opportunities with relevant business divisional heads
• Preparation of business cases for initiatives to create the strategic and financial rationale for prioritizing target investments
• Engage in the negotiation of key agreements with external parties as it relates to strategic partnerships in conjunction with other DWS stakeholders
• Support all major initiatives including M&A activities for the global business
• Preparation of decision papers for DWS executive management team and presentation to the relevant committees
• Responsible for the coordination of corporate secretariat, board and governance matters with regards to DWS joint ventures and strategic investments in APAC. Facilitate communication between DWS corporate functions and the various investee entities.

We are looking for

• University degree (business management, economics or scientific background)
• Around 7-9 years of Professional experience in consultancy, investment management, corporate strategy, investment banking/M&A or related field
• Strong analytical skills and intellectual curiosity around the key trends driving the asset management industry
• Knowledge of project work, experienced in the preparation of decision papers and project management
• Highly driven and motivated individual with a proven ability to execute tasks and initiatives
• Strong teamwork and collaboration/communication skills
• Professional handling of common MS-Office programs (Word, Excel and especially PowerPoint)
• Quick comprehension, high solution competence and willingness to work closely on projects in order to drive implementation

What we’ll offer you:

At DWS we’re serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves and it’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy and rewarded. At DWS you’ll have access to a range of benefits including, but not limited, to the below:

• A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, comprehensive leave policy, personal and volunteer days
• Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits
• Access to best in class trainings, in role development and career progression opportunities

If you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long-term health condition, then please contact your recruiter and let them know what assistance you may need. Examples of adjustments include providing a change to the format of the interview, or providing assistance when at the DWS office. This will not affect your application and our recruitment team will discuss options with you