Business Development Specialist

As Doğan Holding we are looking for Senior Associates for our Business Development Department who are eager to work in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

Business Development Department focuses on mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, strategic alliances and joint venture projects by working across the transaction value chain on deal origination, structuring, feasibility studies/ valuation, due diligence, negotiations and deal execution. 

About the role – Job Description: 

You will be involved in all aspects of the deal process, your responsibilities will include: 

• Managing sizeable mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, strategic alliances and joint venture projects
• Identifying and evaluating potential investment targets, partnership and business development opportunities, presenting recommendations to the top management
• Preparation and delivery of every aspect of M&A value chain outputs including financial analysis & modeling, valuation, information memorandums, coordinating due diligence processes
• Coordinating investment banks, other external advisors (legal, financial, etc.) as well as a variety of internal teams during M&A transactions and business development efforts
• Advising top management from a financial, legal and operational perspective throughout the transaction regarding potential risks, opportunities, and other aspects of the process
• Taking part in and significantly contributing to deal structuring and negotiations with all relevant parties
• Overseeing and co-managing legal agreement processes (e.g. NDAs, MOUs/LOIs, SPAs, SHAs and Closing, etc.)
• Leading the development of feasibility analyses and preparation of detailed business plans for new growth initiatives
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Your profile: 

The successful candidate will have professional experience of minimum 3 years in M&A Advisory, demonstrate strong understanding and comprehension of the theoretical aspects of corporate finance, capital markets, industry analysis, valuations, mergers & acquisitions.

• Established track record of relevant M&A deals,
• Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university with a finance concentration; MBA degree is an asset but not a must;
• A concrete and clear understanding of Turkish GAAP, IFRS and legislative, industry-specific and market-related issues,
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills,
• Successful team player, self-motivated, energetic and result driven;
• Strong reporting, analytical and presentation skills,
• Strong judgmental skills as well as business acumen;
• Effective communication skills
• Mature and reliable with high integrity;
• High level of motivation, commitment, dedication and attention to detail;
• Ability to deliver results in compliance with pre-determined time frames;
• Excellent command of both English and Turkish