Manager - Strategic Investments and Business development

Manager - Strategic Investments and Business Development

Function: SIBD

Olam Agri ~ A differentiated, and market leading global agri-business focused on high-growth end consumption markets.

Our food, feed, fibre, agri-industrials & ag-services capabilities span 30+ countries, and we participate in global food and agri-trade flows, working with farmers and customers to connect local origins and global destinations. With a global origination footprint and processing capabilities, we transform food, feed and fibre to create value for customers and enable farming communities to prosper sustainably, to meet the changing consumption, food security and sustainability needs shaping the global food and agricultural landscape.

Job Description

The scope of the Strategic Investments and Business Development function at Olam Agri covers M&A, greenfield investments, divestments, joint ventures, and strategic initiatives. As a key member of the SIBD team, the Manager will play a critical role in supporting the growth strategy of Olam Agri. S/he will be involved across the full deal lifecycle, from deal origination and analysis to execution and post-deal integration. This includes managing multiple projects simultaneously, collaborating with multiple internal and external stakeholders, and driving each project stage to a successful completion. Role is based in Olam Agri HQ in Singapore and covers global portfolio of organic and inorganic projects including support for potential IPO. This role would report to the Head of M&A and Strategic Investments and works closely with senior leadership.

M&A and Organic Investments

• Support the execution of investment/divestment projects: business case development, valuation and financial modelling, due-diligence, structuring, documentation review and project management.
• Coordinate cross-functional multi workstream due diligence teams to evaluate financial, tax, legal, and other aspects of potential acquisitions. Identify risks and opportunities, and propose strategies to mitigate risks.
• Review comprehensive organic investment proposals, prepare presentations and recommendations for approval, navigate the internal approval process.
• Support cross-functional strategic projects: market analyses, peer reviews, assessment of business opportunity potential, business strategic reviews, etc.
• Provide insight into the group’s/BU strategy by performing ad-hoc analyses.
• Maintain a continual awareness of the industry, emerging trends and opportunities including but not limited to competition, changes in customer preference and advancement in technology.
• Gather and leverage market and competitive intelligence to produce meaningful analysis and actionable insights, which to communicate to management in a cohesive manner.

Requirements

• Relevant professional qualification in business management and/or finance (eg. MBA/ CFA).
• Minimum 7-8 years of relevant experience in investment analysis and project management, in-house or with a top tier advisory firm.
• Experience in agricultural commodities or B2B food industry is a plus.
• Excellent quantitative and financial modelling skills.
• Solid knowledge of valuation & accounting concepts.
• Market research and data analysis expertise.
• Critical analytical abilities to draw sound conclusions from large sets of information and multiple data sources.
• International background and ability to work in cross cultural and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to multi-task; project management skills.
• High degree of proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint and MS Word.
• Familiarity with tools like Capital IQ, Thompson Reuters.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.