AVP, Corporate Development

The Opportunity Corporate Development is a highly dynamic unit that is responsible for two primary pools of activity: Managing all aspects of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures for Manulife on an end-to-end basis (i.e. sourcing deals, analysis, leading due diligence, handling overall deal management, valuation, competitive bid positioning, deal structure, deal tactics, deal negotiations, internal approval processes and presentations, integration planning oversight, closing the deal, post-closing monitoring of the deal); and  Other major strategic and ad hoc projects consistent with the company’s strategic plans. To fulfill its primary mandate, the Corporate Development team proactively collaborates with Segment and business unit leadership and their teams. The working environment is heavily team oriented, and collaboration driven. Corporate Development acts as a catalyst, enabler and partner to help Manulife’s Operating Segments execute their business strategies through M&A as a complement to organic growth.  The unit also acts as a control function on deals, to ensure that transactions are identified, assessed, valued, structured, negotiated, managed and executed in line with an established, process, and in a manner which helps manage all key areas of risk. Reporting into the Global Head of Corporate Development, the AVP, Corporate Development, will play an instrumental role in working with business units across Manulife to implement strategic initiatives.   The role’s primary accountabilities include: 1) M&A execution 2) supporting and participating in initiatives that drive shareholder value 3) leading a team of skilled professionals with a focus on training, coaching and talent management/development. Position Responsibilities: M&A execution   Prepare strategic and financial analysis of potential transaction opportunities to facilitate Senior Management decision-making. Activities include:  Assessment of potential transaction rationale and strategic fit in consultation with leaders from most relevant business unit(s) Leading valuation analysis including financial modeling and estimation of synergies Identifying and quantifying the potential benefits and risks  Analysis of impact on total company (e.g. earnings, accretion / dilution, return on equity, capital, leverage, etc.). Direct cross-functional teams in evaluating, negotiating and completing merger, acquisition or divestiture opportunities that are aligned with the Company’s strategy. Activities include: Organizing and leading due diligence processes. Negotiating, preparing and/or reviewing legal documentation (NDA, LOI, Binding Offers, Purchase and Shareholder Agreements, Regulatory applications) Lead various stages of a transaction’s life cycle, collaborating with internal functional partners and business unit leaders as well as interfacing with counterparties and external advisors. Maintain relationships with external advisors to ensure that the…