Director - Mergers & Acquisitions
About The Position
Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving the oil and gas sector across more than 120 countries. The Mergers & Acquisitions function plays a critical role in shaping the company’s strategic direction by identifying, evaluating, and executing inorganic growth opportunities. The team partners closely with executive leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver value‑creating acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate alliances, and divestitures aligned with Baker Hughes’ long‑term priorities and growth strategy. The Director of Mergers & Acquisitions supports Baker Hughes’ inorganic growth agenda by leading and executing complex M&A transactions across the enterprise. This role is responsible for driving end‑to‑end deal execution, from opportunity origination through due diligence, approval, and closing, while coordinating closely with internal functions and external advisors. By combining strategic insight, financial rigor, and strong stakeholder management, the Director helps deliver transactions that advance business objectives, strengthen competitive positioning, and enhance shareholder value.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 additional years of experience in mergers and acquisitions or related transaction roles.
- Proven experience leading cross‑functional teams and managing complex M&A processes end‑to‑end.
- Strong financial, analytical, and strategic evaluation capabilities.
- Experience working with networks of external stakeholders, including financial advisors, legal counsel, and other transaction partners.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior leadership.
- Valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience within investment banking, private equity, management consulting, or corporate development, which is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Driving all activities related to Mergers and Acquisitions projects, including private or public acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, corporate alliances, and divestitures of existing business units.
- Executing multiple aspects of M&A transactions, including strategic assessment, valuation analysis, due diligence, and transaction structuring.
- Coordinating and leading cross‑functional teams across legal, finance, tax, technology, human resources, and other corporate functions throughout all stages of the M&A process.
- Managing relationships and communications with target companies, external advisors, and Baker Hughes senior executives.
- Supporting the development and finalization of business cases, transaction documentation, and materials for governance and Executive Leadership approval.
- Ensuring disciplined project management, risk management, and timely execution of transactions in line with Baker Hughes’ strategic priorities.
Benefits
- Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities
- Comprehensive private medical care options
- Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
- Tailored financial programs
- Education Assistance
- Generous Parental Leave
- Mental Health resources
- Dependent Care
- Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k).
- Choice of coverage options that best suit your needs.
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
- Eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
