SR&T Manager, M&A (Corporate Development Strategy)

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Work you will do

Deloitte is growing its Strategy, Risk, and Transaction (SR&T) – Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) practice in Southeast Asia. We work with senior executives of our clients on shareholder value, inorganic growth, and portfolio rationalization by offering financial, M&A, and debt & equity advice. We use deep analytics and AI to align deal strategy with corporate goals, maximize benefits, and support integrations, separations, and transformation.

We are seeking ambitious and motivated candidates to join our growing team, which provides commercial assessments and strategic advice to foreign and local enterprises and supports their execution of key initiatives. As a core member of the team, we take steps to ensure the individual receives broad exposure and balanced experiences across industries and across the transaction life cycle. The individual is expected to progress professionally and move into higher levels of responsibility.

You will work alongside our clients to bring a rigorous, evidence based analytical capability to help them solve pressing and complex issues. This includes revealing insight and delivering value through pragmatic and actionable recommendations. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with our clients to understand the forces that are driving change, identifying opportunities and develop solutions across the whole organization.

The nature of the work we do includes:

• Ability to synthesize large amounts of data and information from primary and secondary research and develop and present sound and accurate conclusions.
• Assist in developing frameworks/models that address business problems and result in strategic insights.
• Review and comment on databooks, as well as guide junior team members, to ensure financial analysis are being done to address requirements in the scope of work.
• Write, review, and present reports including findings and recommendations from M&A transaction financial due diligence perspective to partners and clients.
• Communicate effectively to all levels of engagement management.
• Balance multiple engagements and responsibilities.
• Knowledgeable in industry analysis and market data / issues and able to communicate insights.
• Participate and lead at meetings with clients / stakeholders for the projects.
• Prepare proposals / presentations materials for pitching and/or prepare tender documents including drafting the respective scope of work and estimating the cost of the service.
• Demonstrate an understanding of risk associated with engagements and understand the necessary mitigation plan or subsequent action to ensure all risk are safeguarded and mitigated.
• Participate in business development activities to market your role as a manager of Deloitte financial advisor.
• Prepare internal documentations regarding clients, working papers and engagement acceptance procedures.
• Employ a structured approach to project management to ensure complete client satisfaction and project profitability.
• Develop your expertise in a specialization and your reputation as a Deloitte financial advisor.
• Contribute to practice growth and development.
• Participate in the development and delivery of training programs.
• Coach and mentor practitioners to their highest potential.
• Assist in improving technical proficiency of the team.

Your role as a leader:

At Deloitte, we believe in the importance of empowering our people to be leaders at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose and shared values, challenging themselves every day to identify issues that are most important to our clients, our people and the communities, and to make an impact that matters. In addition to living our purpose, Managers across our Firm are expected to:

• Understand the goals of our clients and Deloitte and align our people to these objectives, setting clear priorities and direction.
• Influence clients, teams, and individuals positively. Leading by example and establishing confident relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Deliver exceptional client service. Maximises results and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and geographies.
• Develop high-performing teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities and recognise them for the impact that they make.

Requirements

• Possesses a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, or Business from a reputable local or international university (minimum GPA of 3.00); a Master’s degree in Finance (or relevant fields) or professional certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM, ASIA, CPA, CA, CMA) are advantageous.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in M&A environments, including at least 2 years of hands-on due diligence or transaction advisory experience, with strong exposure to financial statements, trial balances, bookkeeping, and transaction diligence.
• Background in Big 4 audit/advisory, mid-tier professional services, corporate development with strong M&A exposure, investment banking, or private equity is highly valued.
• Advanced financial statement analysis skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and familiarity with IFRS.
• Demonstrates strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills, with sound business acumen and the ability to draw insights and communicate them clearly to clients and stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to engage in discussions and deliver compelling presentations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset, with a proven ability to work effectively within team environments.
• Highly adaptable, proactive, and capable of navigating dynamic, high-pressure situations with professionalism.
• High attention to detail and a meticulous work style, with the ability to meet demanding deadlines.
• A high-performing, coachable team player who prioritizes continuous development, client service excellence, and a values-driven approach.
• Demonstrates a professional presence and willingness to act as a trusted advisor, mentor junior team members, and contribute to team and community development.
• Proficiency in additional Asia Pacific languages (e.g., Thai, Bahasa, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Mandarin, Japanese) is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel and work onsite or remotely based on client needs.
• Upholds the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

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