Vice President, Group Strategic Investments and M&A
Apply locations Hong Kong - Taikoo Shing (Group Office) time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago time left to apply End Date: March 31, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id R-0021876
About FWD Group
FWD Group is a pan-Asian life and health insurance business with more than 12 million customers across 10 markets, including some of the fastest-growing insurance markets in the world. The company was established in 2013 and is focused on changing the way people feel about insurance. FWD’s customer-led and digitally enabled approach aims to deliver innovative propositions, easy-to-understand products and a simpler insurance experience.
For more information, please visit www.fwd.com
PURPOSE
* Senior team member of the Strategy and M&A teams
* The Head of M&A Execution will be responsible for leading and managing the organisation’s M&A initiatives.
* Drive the M&A execution and related project management, due diligence and valuation, working with key stakeholders
* Thought leader in M&A and related cross-functional areas (e.g. products, distribution, finance, actuarial and partnerships)
* Recognised source of innovative and thoughtful ideas for unique or complex matters or situations
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Market scanning and deal sourcing, including identification of potential targets and partnerships. Enhance FWD’s network of external advisors to source opportunities
* Lead M&A team day-to-day
* Lead coordination and execution of M&A and investment projects, across the entire lifecycle of M&A initiatives including due-diligence, valuation, negotiations, investment memos and approval processes, post-deal integration, and post-deal performance tracking.
* Coordinate external advisors
* Key stakeholder in working with Senior Executives in developing negotiation strategies as well as negotiating with external counterparties
* Review, comment and amend legal documents including distribution agreements
* Lead management, training and development of junior team members
* Develop and lead cross functional and country initiatives to deepen collaboration and knowledge sharing
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
* Advanced Business, Finance or Actuarial degree
* 12+ years of M&A or investment banking related experience
* Proven experience in leading M&A processes and review and negotiation of transactions documents
* High degree of business acumen and extensive knowledge of life insurance industry
* Experienced in managing cross-functional teams (internal and external stakeholders) and working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple initiatives.
KNOWLEDGE & TECHNICAL SKILLS
* M&A hands-on execution
* M&A transaction docs and negotiation
* Strategic thinking
* Insurance business planning and financial modelling
* Strong financial modelling, insurance valuation and analytical skills
* Leadership skills and capabilities
* Excellent communication and presentation abilities
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