Title:  Associate, M&A

2. JOB PURPOSE

Execute on Hikma’s growth strategy by working on M&A and business development projects including deal sourcing, due diligence, valuation, and negotiation of transaction documents.

3. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategy:

Assist in the Execution of Hikma’s inorganic growth strategy by executing M&A deals, business development support and other major projects undertaken by Hikma Group.

Policies & Procedures:

Constant development of M&A policies and procedure to ensure smooth workflow, work product quality and clear recommendations to senior management.

Budget:

Ensure optimal utilization of the M&A’s team budget

Projects

Conduct various financial analysis and valuation exercises. Assist deal team day to day operation to ensure smooth due diligence and deal execution.

Job specific accountabilities

• Evaluates M&A opportunities to ensure healthy deal pipeline that aligns with Hikma’s strategy
• Conduct various screening and market research exercises
• Conduct and assist in due diligence activities for potential acquisitions, and clearly identify and address key findings
• Conduct valuation exercises
• Prepare investment thesis presentations with clear recommendations
• Prepare and submit offers
• Assist in the negotiation and execution of deal documents
• Support Hikma’s business development teams in project assessments
• Assess Hikma key projects, such as greenfield
• Ad hoc projects as requested by Hikma senior management

4. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

• Various teams including the executive committee

External:

• Various advisors including investment banks, legal counsel, accounting firms and technical advisors as needed.

5. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in finance
• Preferred: MBA, CFA, CPA, or equivalent is preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum: 3 to 5 years in corporate finance roles
• Preferred: Experience in the pharmaceuticals industry

SKILLS

• Financial analysis
• Valuation
• Due diligence
• Feasibility studies
• Communication and presentation
• Review of legal documents