Director, Corporate Development, APAC

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Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories.

RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS, BURGER KING, POPEYES, and FIREHOUSE SUBS. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.

RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS, BURGER KING, POPEYES and FIREHOUSE SUBS brands by leveraging their respective core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support. Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc.

Job overview:

Restaurant Brands International (RBI) is seeking a Director of Corporate Development to join our APAC team, supporting the expansion of Burger King, Popeyes, Tim Hortons, and Firehouse Subs. This role will be crucial in executing growth strategies by identifying and engaging new partners and structuring multi-year development agreements.  This role will have significant exposure to senior leadership, reporting to VP, Finance & Corporate Development, APAC and offers exposure to deal origination, investor relations, and cross-functional collaboration to drive growth across RBI's brands.

The role is based out of Singapore and requires 5 days per week office presence. Travel within the APAC region might be required.

Your roles & responsibilities:

• Support the sourcing and engagement of new investors and franchise operators.
• Building investment cases and business plans for new market entries.
• Conduct financial modeling, market research, and due diligence to inform partner selections and market entries.
• Collaborate with business unit leaders to implement business development strategies across APAC.
• Lead in the preparation and delivery of presentations to potential franchisees and internal executives.
• Lead negotiations for development agreements, coordinating closely with legal, tax, and other internal teams.

Your skills & experience:

• At least a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field; an MBA degree is a plus.
• 8 - 12 years of experience, with a strong foundation in investment banking, corporate development, or M&A.
• Previous experience in master franchising business model and/or Quick Service Restaurant industry is highly desired.
• Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with potential franchisees and senior leadership.
• Proven experience managing high-stakes negotiations and complex projects.
• Fluent in English, with additional APAC languages considered an asset.

Benefits at all of our global offices are focused on physical, mental and financial wellness. We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program that supports employees as they expand their families, free telemedicine and mental wellness support.

Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.