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September 23, 2024
Trafigura
Genève
OTHER
M&A Manager
Main Purpose:
We are looking for an M&A Manager to join our Team and be responsible for Trafigura’s existing portfolio of assets and running M&A transactions from inception to execution in North America. They will work alongside business development and trading teams and manage complex processes with stakeholders across the organization. They will take the lead on internal deal processes (including legal, tax, compliance, technical and structured finance), manage external advisors and the negotiation of deal documents. The candidate will be responsible for showcasing their financial work, including modelling, management presentations, and represent the deal financials internally.
The Mergers and Acquisition team within Trafigura is responsible for:
- Leading the execution of acquisitions and divestitures of long-term assets that help support Trafigura’s trading activity across oil, gas, power, metals, minerals, bulk commodities, infrastructure, power and renewables.
- Support the trading and corporate development teams in the management of investments.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Ability to manage a transaction from end-to-end (from initial / desktop analysis, through evaluation and internal presentation to external negotiation, financing and execution)
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Strong financial modelling/valuation and analytical skills are critical
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Ability to deliver compelling presentations, internally and externally, as well as being able to originate transactions through their network
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Ability to build and maintain strong relationships internally, including with the trading desks, legal, corporate finance, tax and analytics teams
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Strong interpersonal & oral communication skills with experience interacting with customers/ third parties
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Standout colleague with self-confidence and an ability to work quickly and effectively in a fast-paced, high pressure environment
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Self-driven with exceptional attention to detail and persistent work ethic
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Leverage network to create more opportunities for the Business Development team
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Willingness to travel and meet potential counterparties, investors or partners
Experience and Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or related field
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7-10 years of experience in a trading house / physical commodities company or investment bank / private equity context
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Strong understanding of one or more of the oil, gas, metals, bulks, infrastructure, power, renewables and energy transition sectors
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Relevant M&A experience, including working on completed transactions, in one of the above markets is essential (ultimately one would be expected to become a “generalist” across all areas where Trafigura is operating)
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Transaction experience on structured deals and direct investments on equity and credit
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High proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point
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Fluent written and spoken English, additional languages are considered as a plus
Key Relationships and Department Overview:
Key Relations and Department Overview
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Reporting to Head of M&A (based in Geneva) and working alongside another M&A Manager, with an M&A Associate providing support (both based in Houston)
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High degree of integration with the US commercial teams, as well as the wider M&A group in Geneva
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Close interaction with Management and Traders
The M&A team is directly involved across the breadth of operations of the Trafigura group of companies and responsible for investments related to oil and gas, metals and minerals, renewables, power and carbon (in each case, production, processing / refining, trading and distribution); as well as energy and transport infrastructure (including terminals, pipelines, rail and shipping).
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce! We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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