M&A Lead, Corporate Planning and Development

 

M&A Lead, Corporate Planning & Development  - Remote or Hybrid

 

Nice to meet you!

 

We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence - and questions into answers.

 

We’re also a debt-free multi-billion-dollar organization on our path to IPO-readiness. If you're looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career coupled with flexibility and world-class employee experience, you'll find it here.

 

About the job

 

As M&A lead, you’ll be responsible for executing M&A transactions that drive our strategic vision forward. Working closely with a cross-functional team of stakeholders, you’ll lead discussions with target leadership, negotiate key terms, coordinate due diligence, identify sources of risk, and drive deals to a timely closing. You’ll be a part of the Office of Public Readiness and Corporate Planning and will be key in preparing SAS for potential IPO. You bring a deep familiarity with the M&A process, strong financial modeling and valuation skills, and the ability to work fluidly across multiple high-priority initiatives.

 

Location: Preferance to Cary, NC Headquarters or East Coast United States 

 

As a M&A Lead you will:

• Work with Product Management, R&D, and other teams to develop M&A priorities based on corporate strategy, product vision / objectives and roadmap
• Identify, scope and lead explorations of market sectors that align to SAS’ strategic objectives
• Advise on and assist in development of SAS’ corporate strategy, especially with regards to identifying how strategy can be accelerated through acquisitions.
• Develop and maintain an extensive network of industry contacts, venture capital investors and financial advisors to assist in understanding market and industry trends and building transaction opportunities
• Spearhead the end-to-end, cross-functional deal process, from initial diligence to closing, including business case building, financial analysis, valuation and transaction structuring, and executive presentations
• Assist with development of integration plans and support post-closing integration execution as needed

Required Qualifications

 

• BA or BS undergraduate degree, preferably in Computer Science or Business-related field. MBA preferred.
• 15 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, venture capital, private equity, or management consulting.
• 5+ years working in software industry, preferably in a field related to analytics.
• Proven track record in buy-side M&A, corporate strategy, and strategic finance
• Hands-on deal leadership experience
• Self-starter with flexibility to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adjust near-term role to business needs
• Strong leadership and program management skills with the ability to work and build consensus with multiple cross-functional teams
• Effective communication skills, including strong oral and writing capabilities; ability to clearly communicate messages to senior leadership and external partners / counterparties
• Proven ability to interface, influence and manage at all levels of organization
• Ability to deal with time pressure
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
• Strict attention to detail
• Willingness to travel, approx. 10%
• You’re curious, passionate, authentic and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.

World-Class Benefits  

Highlights include...

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
• Medical plan options include...
  • PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
  • HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center).
• Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There's a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge!
• An industry-leading 401k plan.
• Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
• Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
• Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.

 

Diverse and Inclusive

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce