SVP, Mergers and Acquisitions

Synchrony•Orlando, FL

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

This corporate development role entails active leadership in M&A strategy development and deal origination, execution, and integration for Synchrony Financial. Responsibilities for this senior level role include relationship management with investment banks, deal origination, screening and analysis, recommendations to Executive Leadership, leading due diligence teams to execute and close transactions, and assisting in the integration of acquired companies. As a Senior Vice President, you will be a leader of deal teams for acquisition opportunities, with the opportunity to mentor and coach members of the team. You will be part of a nimble, high-impact team, with direct exposure to the executive leadership team in a mission critical role for Synchrony Financial. This role offers a unique opportunity to be a team leader in a newly formed group and have significant involvement in the early development of the corporate development initiative at Synchrony Financial.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years relevant experience in corporate development, investment bank, and/or private equity investing in financial services and/or payments or consumer lending; or in lieu of completed degree, HS diploma or equivalent and 12+ years of relevant experience in corporate development, investment bank, and/or private equity investing in financial services and/or payments or consumer lending
5+ years’ experience leading cross functional teams in corporate development or M&A capacity
2+ years’ experience with financial analysis including modeling, underwriting, due diligence, documentation and negotiations
5+ years’ experience independently leading origination, due diligence processes, performing financial analysis, preparing investment memos and developing recommendations for senior management
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
You must be 18 years or older
You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

Nice To Haves

Boundless energy level with a passion for M&A, innovation, and deal dynamics.
Proven track record and history of successfully originating and closing acquisitions.
Team player with experience and successful track record working in matrix environment with cross functional teams.
Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities
Proven ability to work independently as well as with cross functional teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong work ethic, high energy level and unyielding integrity
Degree from a top-tier undergraduate institution
BA and/or CFA preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop strategic rationale and recommendations for acquisition opportunities.
Develop and maintain relationships with investment bankers, advisors, and financial services executives.
Originate acquisition opportunities and build and maintain a robust pipeline of deal activity.
Lead the structuring and analysis of acquisition opportunities.
Formulate and present investment theses and present recommendations to Executive Leadership Team (CEO, CFO, Chief Strategy & Bus Dev Officer, etc.).
Lead all aspects of acquisition transactions including: screening, structuring, due diligence, analysis, financial modeling, negotiation and documentation, and integration.
Work with Credit, Risk and Finance teams, as well as investment bankers, to develop detailed operating and financial models to support acquisition recommendations, develop valuations including synergy analyses, perform sensitivity analyses and assess investment returns.
Work with cross functional teams within Synchrony to establish a transparent and efficient integration process including HR, IT, Sourcing, Legal, Compliance, etc.
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned