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Job Description

Empire Investment Holdings is a private investment firm focused exclusively on the acquisition and strategic management of non-core business units from the Global 2000.   Position is an integral part of a senior leadership team responsible for directing the business development and investment activities for the firm.  The ideal candidate should have pre-existing relationships with the Fortune 1000 and the investment banking community.  Position reports to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the M&A and business development department
• Manage and support the business development team in originating and generating leads to develop and maintain deal flow
• Responsible to build and enhance relationships with corporations and investment  bankers
• Responsible for conducting comprehensive due diligence of prospective investment targets and report findings to the investment committee
• Ensure the effective management of the department, including strategic assessment, due diligence, financial modeling, risk assessment, deal structuring, deal documentation, negotiations and closings
• Provide strategic insight to the executive team on the firm’s investment targets and up-to-date market knowledge about relevant market developments
• Build the firm’s M&A and business development organization into a cost effective, high performance disciplined function
• Develop and implement department goals, policies and programs to reflect the desired standards of performance for the M&A and business development departments
• Coordinate the preparation of investment reports, special analyses on target opportunities, and informational market reports
• Meet regularly with the CEO and other executives to explain and discuss the M&A and business development activities of the firm
• Serve as a liaison with banks, corporations and investment banking firms, including public accountants and attorneys
• Train and manage the professional development of the M&A and business development staff

NOTE: Relocation is not being offered for this position

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Job Requirements

• A Bachelors degree from an accredited university
• MBA preferred
• Ten plus years experience with corporate finance, financial modeling, originating and executing corporate transactions globally and business development with corporations and investment bankers
• International experience, with a focus on Europe and Asia
• Experience as a senior level M&A executive with a proven track record of deal making

·         Superior leadership and communication skills demonstrated in multiple environments

• Experience with legal transaction documents and negotiating transactions
• Highest level of integrity and able to handle and manage confidential information
• Work requires willingness to travel and work a flexible schedule
• Ten plus years of senior management experience
• Significant leadership abilities in team building and staff management experience with proven success in developing strong relationships with other executives
• High energy and enthusiasm to perform in a self-managed work environment
• A demonstrated ability to approach problem solving with creativity and innovation
• A high degree of professionalism and strong work ethic
• The ability to problem solve with all appropriate parties, regardless of their position within the firm
• The ability to synthesize information, use sound judgment, formulate conclusions, and articulate recommendations in a way that is meaningful and valuable
• Superior analytical and organizational skills

NOTE: Relocation is not being offered for this position

For confidential consideration please email your resume to:  [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]