Corporate Development Senior Associate (Multiple Positions)

Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living.
Our 155,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life's essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With over 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing-today and for generations to come.

Corporate Development Senior Associate, Cargill, Incorporated, Wayzata, MN (Multiple Positions):

Manage, coordinate and execute MADJV (Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures and Joint venture) processes within Cargill's Americas Corporate Development team that covers transactions in both North America and Latin America. Provide fact-based analysis, creative thinking and advisory services to Cargill enterprises, groups, functions, or the Executive Team; this may include evaluating and/or conducting industry studies to determine business expansion opportunities, analyzing operating and financial results of Cargill businesses and competitors; evaluating major capital expenditure proposals; or analyzing potential MADJV transactions. Perform qualitative and quantitative data analysis, synthesize results and communicate actionable recommendations. Provide subject matter expertise and support to Corporate Development Directors and Managers on various projects. Provide coaching and feedback to client team members. Manage or administer one or more key departmental activities such as recruiting new employees, professional development, and/or training. Further develop quantitative and qualitative skills through Corporate Strategy & Development's training curriculum. Focus on M&A strategies and processes in the Latin American market, especially Brazilian M&A transactions. Coordinate due diligence processes and liaise with clients, legal counsel, and other advisors. Prepare and review Confidential Information Memoranda (CIMs), pitch books, and management presentations in PowerPoint. Prepare and review transaction legal documentation, such as SPAs and APAs. Prepare valuation and financial models in Excel. Manage and review the build-up of financial business plans in the agrifood industry, including growth, profitability and synergies estimates.

Full time employment, Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, $160,424.94 per year.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Master's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance or a related field and 5 years of related experience with M&A strategies and processes, which must include at least 3 years of experience conducting M&A processes with market(s) in Latin America.

Must also have 24 months of experience with each of the following:

• Evaluating or conducting industry studies to determine business expansion opportunities;
• Analyzing operating and financial results;
• Evaluating major capital expenditure proposals in the agricultural industry;
• Preparing and presenting M&A strategy documents to C-suite executives;
• Preparing valuation and financial models in Excel;
• Building industry research and financial business plans in the agrifood industry, including growth, profitability and synergies estimates; and
• Coordinating cross-border and local M&A due diligence processes in emerging markets liaising with clients, legal counsel, and other advisors.