Senior Manager, Global Corporate Development

About the role

Dentsu is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Corporate Development to drive end-to-end execution of strategic transactions and projects supporting the Dentsu Group's strategy. The role combines strategic analysis, financial acumen, deal execution experience and cross-functional leadership to advance acquisitions, divestitures, partnerships and investment opportunities. It is based in Singapore and is a permanent, full-time position.

Key responsibilities

• Support portfolio optimisation, including performance assessments, divestiture evaluations and value creation tracking
• Analyse market trends, identify whitespace opportunities and support inorganic growth strategies
• Work with Group functions and Global M&A teams on all phases of the M&A lifecycle: screening, due diligence, negotiation and integration
• Manage the deal pipeline, liaise with the markets and maintain regional pipeline control schedules
• Lead the transaction process from initial lead to post-completion integration for smaller buy-side and sell-side deals
• Develop deal structures that maximise returns, mitigate risks and meet Dentsu hurdle requirements
• Prepare and review financial models, due-diligence reports, acquisition proposals and transaction documentation, and review draft LOIs, SPAs and legal documents
• Review earn-out calculations and oversee post-acquisition reporting, including integration checklists and 12-month performance reviews
• Maintain M&A templates, models and processes, and learn from past transactions

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related field
• Proven experience in corporate development, M&A, investment banking, transaction services, strategy or a similar deal-focused environment
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to advise senior internal stakeholders
• Track record in fast-paced, high-stakes environments with multiple concurrent workstreams
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing senior leadership
• Professional qualifications (CA and/or CFA) preferred; familiarity with advertising, media or marketing is advantageous but not essential

Required skills

• Advanced financial modelling, valuation and analytical capabilities
• Deep understanding of sell-side and buy-side M&A processes, deal structures, due diligence and valuation methodologies
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritise under tight deadlines