Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions Deal Lead

About the Role
Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced M&A Deal Lead to lead due diligence and integration on multiple transactions. You will coordinate internal and third-party due diligence, drive integration planning/execution, and maintain transaction momentum. This role will execute a diverse slate of transactions of varying size and complexity. The role will collaborate closely with senior executives, functional leaders, investors, internal stakeholders, and external advisors, with opportunities to take on increasing leadership responsibilities.This role reports to the Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions and will work a hybrid schedule from our Warrenville, IL office (preferred). Remote candidates within the USA will also be considered with periodic travel expected to Summit headquarters.
Responsibilities
Lead confirmatory due diligence, integration planning/execution, and execution across multiple transactions
Collaborate with functional leaders to develop M&A playbooks and tools
Translate business requirements into integration plans and track progress against milestones
Mobilize functional workstreams across Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Tax, IT, and other areas
Identify and clarify issues, risks, and opportunities, escalating as appropriate and driving urgency on deliverables
Build effective working partnerships across teams, clarifying roles and helping resolve cross-functional issues
Track integration progress and surface risks to the value the deal was intended to create
Document deal learnings and contribute to methodology and continuous practice improvement
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
6 to 8 years of relevant experience in strategy, business management, consulting, project management, business operations, financial analysis, or a related field. M&A experience strongly preferred
Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, set priorities, and operate effectively in ambiguous environments
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with internal teams, external partners, and advisors
Ability to develop and present new ideas and conceptualize new approaches and solutions
Detail-oriented and expert organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Additional certifications are considered a plus
Travel requirement of up to 10% as needed

Work arrangement
Yes