• Serve as a “Deal Lead” to assemble and lead all aspects of CDSI and cross-functional business teams and ensure appropriate resources are organized and aligned to support projects • Responsible for overall project management throughout the evaluation process across NDA, preliminary diligence, IOI/LOI, term development, definitive agreement, confirmatory diligence, closing and transition to the Integration Management Office (IMO) • Manage and lead transaction all aspects of diligence efforts, coordinating with internal business and functional leaders as well as external consultants and advisors • Perform deal analysis using advanced Excel modeling for financial projections and valuation analysis • Collaborate with internal and external subject matter experts to analyze diligence findings and adjust financial models accordingly • Present summaries and recommendations to Steering Committee or similar governance body as appropriate as well as executive leadership to gain alignment and support • Articulate clear rationale and risks associated with proposed transactions through presentation materials to provide recommendations to the executive team and the board of directors • Develop and evaluate new business models and concepts within targeted strategic areas of focus, as appropriate, including the formation of alliances, joint ventures and partnerships that enhance and leverage Enterprise assets and capabilities • Conduct rigorous analysis to provide deep insight and judgment which will inform and influence decisions around potential acquisitions, investments, and divestitures • Draft indications of interest, term sheets, board proposals/approvals and other related documents • Work extensively with internal team, business unit leadership, investment bankers and focused consulting advisors to cultivate and build trust-based relationships • Maintain exceptional expertise in valuation, financial modeling and business case support for deal thesis and criteria, as well as risk-based decision-making • Continually update the company’s deal management process, including continuous improvement initiatives regarding M&A tools and playbooks used to execute above mentioned activities by incorporating prior experiences and industry best practices across all key work streams