Business Development Specialist Joint Ventures COP 40.000.000 - 80.000.000 Who are we looking for? Our client is seeking a Business Development Specialist to screen, plan, analyze, and develop a new business venture and execute mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, and divestments for the company. The Business Development Specialist will evaluate transaction proposals and actively manage the execution of such projects, being involved in valuation, due diligence, negotiations, and structuring of transactions leading to final deal signing and closing. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Business, or Finance from a recognized and approved international program. An MBA and/or an equivalent qualification will be a plus, although not a requirement. At least 10-15 years of experience in business development, including at least five years in joint venture transactions. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification are advantageous. Strong joint venture development background with extensive experience in financial valuation and modeling, due diligence, commercial negotiations, and transaction structuring. Adequate understanding of financial analysis of companies and valuation methodologies; commercial principles of a transaction; different types of transactions. Industry expertise in venturing activities such as commercialization, spin-offs, joint venturing, project development, financial valuations, and modeling. Key Responsibilities Conduct detailed due diligence on different aspects of target companies. Perform valuation of target companies based on different methods and evaluate the business plan of the targets. Independently handle business proposals, draft the Non-Binding Offer (NBO), develop a negotiation strategy and commercial terms for the transaction, and negotiate definitive agreements. Manage validation activities to progress proposals through stage gates and prioritize business proposals against investment criteria. Manage all aspects of transaction execution, including selecting, onboarding, and working with advisors. Oversee stakeholder management, working with internal organizations, consultants, and potential partners. Assemble initial offerings to potential investors, lead investor selection activities, and coordinate with internal subject matter experts to draft Memorandums of Understanding/Letter of Intent. Provide administrative direction in the development and review of legal documents, including head of terms, MoU, cost-sharing agreements, and shareholder agreements. Ensure compliance with process stage gates and approvals, approve contract payments and variations, and manage Business Development Analysts. Support the law department in anti-trust clearance activities and internal proponent organizations in post-acquisition integration activities. #J-18808-Ljbffr