JOB SUMMARY:
* The Corporate Development team develops strategic market insights through strong
internal and external relationships to identify attractive M&A and investment opportunities.
Opportunities are assessed based on rigorous investment criteria and evaluation by internal
stakeholders. Members of the team will develop the business case (including synergies) and drive
internal alignment on strategic fit and the post-deal plan. The team works collaboratively across
all functions and services at CBRE.
* Oversees all aspects in the development of strategic plans by evaluating corporate
positioning, reviewing and conducting advanced financial analysis and modeling, and provides
recommendations on large strategic projects and potential M&A transactions in collaboration with
senior leadership to support the organization's growth objectives.
* May manage multiple strategic projects and M&A transactions that are larger and/or
more complex in nature.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Ability to run with large strategic projects and M&A transactions in the development
of strategic plans by identifying, researching, conducting advanced analysis, feasibility studies,
and provides recommendations and alternatives to senior leadership.
* Manages a higher volume of strategic projects & M&A transactions that may be more
complex in nature.
* Reviews financial models and provides feedback to analysts and senior analysts.
Provides guidance and direction to team on complex financial modeling.
* Comprehensive understanding of all CBRE's business lines and demonstrated ability to
work with senior executives to help them identify areas of growth and M&A targets.
* Serves as a go-to resource on macroeconomic and financial market activities and
trends, including CBRE's stock price performance vs. the market and
petitors.
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* Drives and/or lead meetings with internal CBRE executives, potential M&A targets, and
potential corporate partners.
* Oversees due diligence and can identify potential areas of weakness and escalate
appropriately.
* Accountable for ensuring high-quality and accurate information gathered by the team.
Trains and develops analysts and senior analysts.
* Serve as trusted advisor and key resource on post-merger activities to ensure
successful outcomes.
* Interacts with all levels of management, internally and externally, and develops
relationships with third parties on behalf of the organization.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. Provides informal assistance
such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers. May lead
r plan and supervise assignments of lower level employees.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
* Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related discipline from a 4
-year college or university; Master's degree preferred. Requires a minimum of 7+ years of related
experience.
* Prior experience in investment banking or corporate development (M&A) is strongly
preferred.
* Prior experience evaluating inorganic growth opportunities, including identifying key
strategic themes and building financial models and presentation is highly desired.
CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES:
* Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) a plus.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business documents. Ability to
respond effectively to the most sensitive issues. Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and
articles using distinctive style. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex
topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups. Ability to motivate and
negotiate
effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take