Louis Dreyfus Company, a privately held firm involved primarily in the international trading and merchandising of agricultural commodities, is looking for a Business Development Manager to join the Business Development team in the Wilton, Connecticut Office. This position is responsible for helping the Company achieve its ongoing growth plan in the commodities industry. The primary function of this position is supporting business development and M&A projects including all aspects from start to finish.
- Analyzes business development and M&A opportunities including investment returns, business models and long term strategy for the company
- Performs valuation analyses including building DCF models, assessing cost of capital, comparable transactions, and benchmarking against the industry. Develops financial models and
performs valuation analyses to analyze investment returns, project financing and acquisition financing.
- Supports business development team on managing and structuring projects from start to finish in all aspects of a transaction including legal, tax, accounting and finance
- Supports internal investment process by working closely with business units to build investment cases and make recommendations to the business development group and management
- Supports existing operations with financial performance evaluation of industrial assets and strategic acquisitions including financial reporting to banks under project financing
Required Skills
- Must possess a basic understanding of GAAP and/or IFRS accounting principles
- Must possess strong analytical skills, including ability to create pro forma financial statements and valuation models using standard valuation techniques (DCF)
- Must be proficient with Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Basic familiarity with corporate tax concepts
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Strong time management and organization skills with proven ability to multi-task under tight deadlines
- Ability to complete tasks in a fast pace environment
- Fluency in a written and spoken English
Required Experience
- 3-5 years of working experience in a corporate development, investing, and/or M&A role.
- Track record of composing detailed valuation and financial models using standard valuation techniques (DCF analysis, WACC calculation, tax effects etc.)
- Experience working as team member supporting the execution of transactions such as acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, partnerships, loans etc.
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
The following is the required qualification:
- Bachelor's degree in a Business, Economics, Accounting or Engineering related field
WORKING CONDITIONS
Typical climate-controlled office environment. The extensions of regular working hours are regularly necessary to complete time-sensitive projects, attend training or to respond to emergencies. Will require travel as role and responsibility expands.
Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other protected status.