Job description
support strategic growth and portfolio rebalancing initiatives through the identification, evaluation and execution of mergers and acquisitions opportunities across geographies worldwide.
main responsibilities
1. strategic initiative execution: overseeing the end-to-end implementation of new market entries, partnerships, or business initiatives. Driving execution and accountability across strategic initiatives
2. project management & strategic thinking: planning, implementing, and monitoring initiatives to achieve business goals
3. market research & analysis. Analyze market conditions, competitive dynamics, and industry performance to identify opportunities which would improve cemex’s positioning as a leader in the building materials industry
4. presentations and storytelling. Prepare materials and present recommendations for top management meetings, including the board of directors, executive committee, and other forums.
5. communication. Ensure timely, accurate, and structured communication with all stakeholders, including internal teams, banks, consultants, counsels. Cultivating and nurturing relationships with stakeholders and partners
6. valuation. Conduct business valuations using methods like dcf (discounted cash flow), multiples (comparable companies, precedent transactions) and replacement values.
7. due diligence: perform thorough assessments of targets to identify synergies, opportunities, risks and liabilities
8. target identification & pipeline management: tracking prospects, creating sales plans, and managing the crm for growth opportunities
9. cross-functional collaboration. Work and coordinate with corporate staff and regional operational areas, including finance, legal, tax, accounting, sustainability, operations and technical, r&d, among others.
10. development. Coach and instruct junior members of the team
position challenges
11. handle stress, work with different areas and cultures, handle short deadlines and last-minute urgent requirements
12. project management. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
13. stakeholder management: balancing the interests of various stakeholders (investors, employees, customers, etc.) while making strategic decisions
14. communication: clear and transparent communication with all internal and external stakeholders
15. financial valuation: accurately assessing the value of targets
qualifications
any requirement for this role, you may divide these into:
16. bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of work experience in m&a, investment banking, consulting, finance, controllership, corporate planning, business development, innovation, or equivalent areas
17. advanced english required (c1/c2 or toefl/ielts equivalent)
18. advanced knowledge of microsoft office (excel and powerpoint)
19. master’s degree or equivalent desired, but not mandatory
20. cfa certification or at least level 1 completed desired, but not mandatory
the ideal candidate embodies cemex’s values:
pursuing excellence:strong business acumen, executive presentation skills, structured critical thinker, attentive to detail while keeping the big picture in sight
working as one cemex:team player, results driven. Thrives in a multicultural, high-pressure environment.
acting with integrity:always conducts oneself with integrity and honesty, leads by example; able to manage highly confidential information.
focusing on customers:ability to mediate and reach consensus in complex meetings with multiple stakeholders.
ensuring safety: ensuring safety and health is a top priority for all members of the team
internal/external relations
internal
21. controllership, legal, finance, operations, rrhh, tax, procurement, across most corporate and operational functions
external
22. third parties m&a teams such as other company´s managerial areas
23. advisors, audit firms & consultants
cemex diversity and inclusion statement
at cemex, we recognize the diversity of the world in which we live and in which we do business. We respect diversity, we address the inclusion and non-discrimination of any talented person, regardless of gender, physical ability, age, sexual orientation, culture, ethnicity, religion, political affiliation, marital status, pregnancy / maternity / paternity, and nationality. We promote a culture of equity for the construction of a sustainable business and the well-being and development of cemex employees.