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 brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it’s essential to who we are.

To put it plainly: you are welcome here.

Additional Information:

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights. Also view the Pay Transparency notice.

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