Venturing Merger and Acquisition Senior Manager - Rabat/Benguerir

Entreprise :

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is an institution dedicated to research and innovation in Africa and aims to position itself among world-renowned universities in its fields The University is engaged in economic and human development and puts research and innovation at the forefront of African development. A mechanism that enables it to consolidate Morocco’s frontline position in these fields, in a unique partnership-based approach and boosting skills training relevant for the future of Africa. Located in the municipality of Benguerir, in the very heart of the Green City, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University aspires to leave its mark nationally, continentally, and globally.

Culture de l'entreprise :

UM6P – Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique se caractérise par une culture fortement orientée innovation, où la créativité, l’expérimentation et l’audace intellectuelle constituent des piliers essentiels. L’université encourage l’initiative, l’ouverture d’esprit et l’autonomie, dans un environnement stimulant tourné vers la recherche, l’entrepreneuriat et l’impact. Cette dynamique innovante est enrichie par une dimension coopérative solide, valorisant la collaboration, le partage des savoirs et le développement humain. Une orientation vers la performance et l’excellence complète l’ensemble, tandis que les processus formels restent volontairement plus légers pour préserver l’agilité.

Poste :

Missions and responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Entrepreneurship and Venturing, and in collaboration with financial experts, you will intervene in assistance missions comprising four components:

1. Operational Buy-side & Vendor Due Diligence:

    a. Identify risks and value creation opportunities for future investors, building confidence in the feasibility of the acquisition business plan through analyzes of historical and future operating performance of target companies.

    b. Work with the head of Entrepreneurship and Venture, advise on acquisitions, joint ventures, minority equity investments, and divestitures throughout both domestically and globally, including legal review and risk analysis, transaction structuring, legal due diligence, drafting and negotiation of transaction agreements, signing and closing responsibilities and integration efforts

   c. Financial analyses, including valuation, pro forma merger scenarios, cash flow and liquidity analyses, returns analyses, through the development of detailed financial and operating models

2. Post-Merger-Integration (PMI) & Separation: In the context of a merger-acquisition (or conversely a separation), providing support during the different phases of the transaction on operational issues :

   a. Development of the integration plan and it implications for business functions,

   b. The definition and negotiation of transition contracts and the monitoring of their implementation,

   c. The development of the integration / carve-out strategy and support in the definition of the target-operating model,

   d. Assistance in the preparation and monitoring of the execution

3. Value Creation Plan (Performance improvement): At the end of a transaction, the definition and implementation of a performance improvement plan intended to secure the creation of value, increasing the capacity of the management team to assess the levers for improvement and anticipate their financial impacts to decide on priorities.

   a. Translate the "Entrepreneurship & Venturing" operational objectives into clear, understandable value drivers;

   b. Bridge the strategy and execution gap; connect the vision and objectives with the rest of the organization;

4. Operational portfolio-companies restructuring: In a context of a company, that is underperforming, definition and implementation of a performance improvement plan intended to improve results, increasing the capacity of the management team to assess options and anticipate their financial impacts.

5. M&A activities structuring:

   a. Development and organization of precedents, tools, processes, and programs to create a more efficient transaction environment 

   b. Devising M&A strategies, identifying sectors and companies that might be viable business targets

   c. Presenting findings and pitching investment opportunities at Board Meetings.

   d. Direct outside advisors and consultants when required e. Building and maintaining productive relationships with our target companies and related network.

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