Head of Mergers

2 days ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Trade Me Full time

Join Trade Me to play a central role in executing high-impact mergers and acquisitions and help shape our corporate strategy.

Reporting to our CFO and based in Auckland, we are seeking an experienced professional to act as a key partner across our business, responsible for the end-to-end execution of M&A initiatives and strategic planning. This position is vital to our continued growth and market leadership.

Here's what to expect from the role:Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

  • Maintain a continuous scan of international trends, proactively hunt for potential partners and M&A targets that align with Trade Me's strategy
  • Establish and maintain a strong presence within the Australian and NZ tech start-up scenes and build relationships with investment banks to track innovative businesses and opportunities
  • Screen potential targets, conduct accurate valuations using multiple methodologies, and leverage commercial acumen to assess partner strength
  • Lead the end-to-end acquisition or divestment process. This includes recommending deal structures, project managing due diligence and negotiating terms in collaboration with Legal, Finance, and external advisors
  • Proactively communicate the status and pipeline of potential targets, and write compelling investment cases for the Exec and Board

Post-Deal Management & Capability

  • Play a key role in post-acquisition integration or separation activities, ensuring the delivery of the original investment thesis and expected returns
  • Support business unit teams in managing their M&A pipelines and ensure M&A processes and resources are professionally documented and centralised

Corporate Strategy Development

  • Collaborate closely with business unit Heads and Commercial Managers to develop, articulate, and refine their annual and multi-year strategic roadmaps
  • Own the pan-Trade Me strategy process, including structuring and planning, and consolidating individual business unit strategies to achieve Exec and Board alignment and buy-in
  • Identify, size, and prioritize strategic opportunities, conduct diagnostic reviews, and facilitate executive decision-making

What you will bring to the team:

We're looking for a seasoned professional who blends deep commercial and financial expertise with strong leadership and communication.  You'll possess strong financial modelling skills, excellent stakeholder management abilities, and a proven track record in complex M&A execution.  Some travel is required, primarily within New Zealand and occasionally to Australia.

Trade Me is an INZ accredited employer. We truly value diversity and embrace a flexible workplace where people are encouraged to achieve their potential.

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