M&A Associate

<h3>Company Description</h3><p>Syngenta Group is a $28B leading science-based agtech company, operating in more than 100 countries, with more than 50’000 employees. We are proud to stand at the forefront of the tech revolution in agriculture. Using the latest digital innovations, data, and cutting-edge technologies we want to transform the way that crops are managed and enable farmers and agronomists to enhance efficiency and sustainable food production. Our business success reflects the quality and skill of our people. We recognize that human diversity is as important to our business as biodiversity. Embracing the unique perspectives and capabilities of our employees helps us continue to catalyze innovation, maximize performance, and create business value. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.</p><p> </p><h3>Job Description</h3><p><strong>MAKE A DIFFERENCE</strong><br/> At Syngenta, we're on a mission to transform agriculture through cutting-edge innovation and sustainable practices. As a member of our Global M&amp;A team, you'll play a pivotal role in driving our strategic growth and shaping the future of food production worldwide.<br/> This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you'll contribute to high-stakes transactions that profoundly impact our business and the industry as a whole. You'll work closely with senior leadership, including our CEO and Global Directors, gaining invaluable exposure and experience.<br/> In this role, you'll be at the forefront of our M&amp;A activities, supporting the entire lifecycle of transactions – from proactive origination and due diligence to execution and post-merger integration. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, leveraging your financial acumen, project management skills, and strategic thinking to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities that align with our vision.<br/> Here are the key responsibilities and qualifications we're looking for:</p><p><strong>Accountabilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support proactive origination of M&amp;A targets by identifying and screening M&amp;A opportunities with global scope.</li><li>Support the development and implementation of the Group M&amp;A strategy.</li><li>Lead selected streams or phases of M&amp;A transactions and overall assessment of potential opportunities (e.g. attractiveness, strategic fit, portfolio review, valuation, due diligence, key issues having a material impact on price and structuring) with the proactive and timely involvement of all relevant company stakeholders and functions.</li><li>Develop robust business cases and financial models as well as assess the value creation potential of acquisition, divestiture, alliance proposals.</li><li>Draft presentations and reporting documents to update the Executive Team on the progress of transactions.</li><li>Day-to-day management of due diligence process.</li><li>Work with a project team consisting of 10-100 individuals plus external advisers, manage selected project streams or phases.</li><li>Play key role as center point of Project Leaders and Associates as well as connecting with the rest of the Group.</li><li>Participate in initial planning of post-merger integration.</li><li>Reflect due diligence findings in business cases and valuation as well as final contracts negotiated.</li><li>Demonstrate good business judgment with an ability to challenge plans and assumptions and take an independent stance when necessary.</li><li>Develop and coach team resources in the context of the transaction projects.</li><li>Ensure team adherence to regulations, corporate governance, and corporate policies (including filing, handover); ensure implementation of adequate checks and balances during the deal execution process.</li><li>Ensure knowledge sharing and transfer across the team and the firm.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><p><strong>WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR</strong></p><p>We are highly people-focused – we look for professionals who are engaged, collaborative and excellent in execution. Leaders are expected to communicate effectively, develop teams and lead by example. Our industry and our function are changing rapidly so we are looking for new team members with a strong desire to develop themselves. You will be a great fit if you have:</p><ul><li>Between 2 and 4 years of experience in M&amp;A execution. End to end. </li><li>Experience working in a multifunctional and multicultural matrix organization.</li><li>Experience in Project and Portfolio Management.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal relationship-building</li><li>Financial and accounting knowledge</li></ul><p><strong>Critical Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Good communication skills, written oral and presentation</li><li>Ability to prioritize and work under pressure and various timelines and expectations.</li><li>Use of Project Management tools.</li><li>Financial modelling</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><p><strong>WHAT WE OFFER</strong></p>