Head of Strategic Transactions
Core
Lead the team across all stages of a transaction's lifecycle, overseeing financial due diligence, valuation, and end-to-end M&A execution for inorganic acquisition and divestiture opportunities.
Role type
Head of Strategic Transactions (M&A)
Builds
Transaction execution and due diligence activities for life insurance acquisitions and divestitures
Domain
Life Insurance / Mergers & Acquisitions
Required skills
Financial due diligence, valuation methodologies, financial modelling, deal structuring, negotiation, post-merger integration oversight, regulatory knowledge (APRA, ASIC, ACCC, FIRB), team leadership
Preferred skills
Strategic rationale development, risk management, stakeholder management with C-suite and regulators
Technologies
Financial modelling tools, valuation software
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end M&A process including target identification, deal structuring, and negotiation; Direct modelling and analysis for junior team members; Prepare Board papers and executive briefings; Manage relationships with external advisers (investment banks, legal, accountants)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
