Bennett University - Senior Manager - Merger & Acquisition (3-10 yrs)

M&A and Corporate Strategy Team

Job Description

This position supports the Group's higher education, professional education, and upskilling establishments in strategy and corporate development initiatives. The candidate will play a key role in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to develop and drive operational strategies. The primary focus is on higher education matters, and the role is based at the University Campus office while coordinating closely with the Mumbai office.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Decision Support

- Collaborate directly with shareholders to support strategic and capital allocation decisions across the Group's 30+ businesses in media, digital, and education segments.

- Partner with management teams to evaluate new business opportunities, capital investments, and M&A activities.

- Analyze market opportunities, map competition, identify white spaces, and recommend organic/inorganic investments.

- Develop product strategies and go-to-market plans.

2. Operating & Corporate Finance Activities

- Review long-term strategic and financial plans, including financial modeling.

- Conduct annual budgeting and quarterly performance reviews for Group businesses.

- Gather market intelligence to support product and marketing strategy decisions.

- Assist in corporate restructuring activities and research related to operational efficiencies.

- Establish and track KPIs for relevant segments, ensuring efficient infrastructure utilization.

- Ensure understanding of compliance and regulatory landscapes and provide policy-level recommendations.

- Support digital transformation initiatives, including ERP and student engagement solutions for enhanced tracking and outcomes management.

3. New Business Initiatives

- Identify and evaluate new market segments for potential Group entry, including greenfield ventures.

- Stay updated on market trends, emerging products, and opportunities.

- Recommend market entry strategies and options.

- Develop initial strategies for new businesses where the Group has no prior presence, assisting with recruitment and setup of management teams.

- Focus on building digital products and revenue models for existing offline businesses.

4. Strategic & Financial Investments

- Identify and pursue minority investments in strategic, tech-enabled business segments.

- Manage M&A and fundraising processes for Group companies, as required.

Qualifications and Skills

- Experience: 3-10 years of experience in financial modelling, company analysis, industry research, and competitive benchmarking.

- Skills:

o Strong analytical and financial acumen.

o Ability to conduct comprehensive market analysis and strategic evaluations.

o Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

o Understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks.

o Proficiency in managing digital transformation projects and operational efficiencies.