Director, Mergers and Acquisitions

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Reimagine Whats Possible

Air Products is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Director to join our global Corporate M&A team. This position is based on-site at our global headquarters in Allentown PA. Travel requirements are 25% domestic and global.

About Air Products

Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company with a proud history of innovation operational excellence and an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. With more than 23000 employees operating in over 50 countries Air Products supplies essential industrial gases technologies and applications expertise to customers across a wide range of industriesincluding refining chemicals metals electronics manufacturing and food.

Why Join Air Products M&A Team

Joining Air Products as Director Mergers and Acquisitions means stepping into a high-impact globally active team that leads and owns end-to-end transaction execution in support of the companys strategic growth. The M&A team has a track record of completing deals globally with a wide variety of deal typesincluding acquisitions divestitures joint ventures and strategic technology investments. This is a hands-on roll-up-your-sleeves environment where you will partner closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams from NDAs through closing and integration. The diversity and complexity of transactions at Air Products offer exceptional opportunities for professional growth and development as well as the chance to make a direct impact on the companys future.

Air Products has recently sharpened its strategic focus on its core industrial gases business positioning itself as a global leader in sustainability and innovation. Acquisitions divestitures and joint ventures are a key part of the companys strategy and in this role you will play a pivotal role in shaping the portfolio and supporting business executives on transactions that fit this vision. Candidates will find an environment that values expertise collaboration and the opportunity to contribute right awaywith clear potential for advancement within the team. If you are an experienced M&A professional seeking to work on meaningful global projects in a company with a strong track record and ambitious growth plans Air Products offers a compelling next step in your career.

Role Overview

As Director Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) you will partner with business executives to lead the development and execution of a variety of M&A projects (e.g. acquisitions joint ventures divestitures etc.) to support Air Products strategic objectives. The position is within the Corporate Development Strategy and M&A team with an emphasis on transactions in the Americas business segment and our global equipment businesses and reporting directly to the Vice President Corporate Development Strategy and M&A. In this role you will be responsible for identifying and developing opportunities and leading transaction execution across the entire deal life cycle partnering with business leaders and cross-functional teams for the successful execution of M&A projects. You will also help organize and drive continuous improvement of the global M&A work process articulate the process to key partners and develop tools and capabilities to maintain an efficient and effective M&A execution process.

This role requires a high level of expertise to ensure appropriate transaction execution and risk management as well as maturity to interact with internal and external executives and effectively manage large cross-functional transaction teams. Depending on business requirements the role may have direct reports while also working closely with other members of the global M&A team as necessary. To be successful in this role you will manage the transaction details with a willingness to personally get the job done while still being able to see the big picture and strategic implications of transactions.

Principal accountabilities

Lead and drive all aspects of M&A transactions working closely with business leaders and cross functional teams to organize and execute transactions

Partner with business leaders to identify and develop actionable transactions that fit our business strategy

• Act as the primary interface with counterparties to develop opportunities organize due diligence and negotiate key parameters while coordinating and collaborating with business unit and functional stakeholders
• Lead the due diligence process with cross-functional teams (including commercial operations engineering human resources finance information technology EHS legal procurement etc) to complete efficient and effective due diligence of targets
• Ensure preparation of concise accurate due diligence reports and lead development of plans to mitigate identified risks
• Collaborate with financial and accounting teams for valuation working capital and other transaction related financial matters
• Develop negotiation strategy and gain alignment with business as to overall negotiation approach; lead negotiation with counter parties in collaboration with business law and functional specialist where needed
• Support business unit in development and implementation of integration plan
• Develop maintain and continuously improve M&A playbook tools and processes to maintain a robust M&A execution model
• Lead and manage within a matrix environment and foster collaboration working effectively in both regional and functional environments

Minimum requirements qualifications and experience

At least 15 years of working experience ideally with 10 years of experience in Global M&A preferably in a corporate setting in manufacturing chemicals or other industrial segment

Prior experience in investment banking Big 4 transaction advisory services or top tier management consulting firm is a plus

Competencies

Strategic Orientation

Ability to identify the long-term needs of the business and how to translate them into short-term actionable plans with all strategic implications understood and managed

Collaboration and Influencing

Team Matrix Leadership

Result Orientation

Personal Characteristics

Whats In It for You :

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We are the worlds largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe end-to-end solutions investing in real clean energy projects at scale and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

At Air Products we work in an environment where we put safety first diversity is essential inclusion is our culture and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more visitAbout Air Products.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation affordable medical dental life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1