Position Overview
The Senior Regional Business Development Director (M&A) is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and securing M&A opportunities across ASEAN markets. This leadership role requires a seasoned professional with deep regional exposure and a strong network of business owners, senior executives, and investors.
The incumbent will leverage established relationships and market insights to source, structure, and execute M&A transactions that align with the company's growth strategy. A strong understanding of regional business landscapes, particularly in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement regional M&A and business development strategies to achieve the company's growth objectives.
- Source and identify potential acquisition, investment, or partnership opportunities through an existing network of business owners, CEOs, and key decision-makers.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate leaders, private equity firms, investment banks, and advisory networks across ASEAN.
- Conduct preliminary deal evaluation, financial analysis, and due diligence coordination in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Negotiate deal structures, terms, and conditions to ensure value creation and alignment with corporate goals.
- Collaborate closely with the executive team and legal advisors to manage the end-to-end M&A process from origination to post-merger integration.
- Provide insights into regional market trends, competitor activities, and potential targets to support strategic decision-making.
- Represent the company at business forums, networking events, and industry conferences to enhance visibility and partnership opportunities.
Key Requirements
- Ready list of SME network across ASEAN (minimally Singapore and another ASEAN country)
- Willingness to travel frequently across ASEAN. Preference will be given to candidates who are willing to be based for at least half a year abroad
Other requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field MBA or equivalent qualification preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in M&A or business development.
- Strong personal network and established relationships with business owners, investors, and senior executives in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore.
- Deep understanding of regional business environments, regulatory frameworks, and investment landscapes.
- Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
- Highly self-motivated, strategic, and able to operate independently in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
- Willingness to travel frequently across ASEAN. Preference will be given to candidates who are willing to be based for at least half a year abroad
Being a boutique, there is an expectation that the job scope will be over and above what is
described, and we are all expected to be hands-on. You can expect to have first-hand
experience working with the founders and clients directly.
We offer you:
- Competitive Compensation in line with industry standards
- Great career growth prospects and international exposure opportunities
Interested applicants, do submit your application to [Confidential Information] and including the
following details:
1. Detailed CV / Resume
Due to the high volume of applicants, do note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
