AVP, Corporate Development

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The AVP of Corporate Development leads the team that will be responsible for helping to shape, and execute the agenda for mergers and acquisitions and other major Group investments. The AVP will lead a team of Corporate Development professionals and work directly with Sr. Executives to generate, evaluate and/or drive the company’s M&A agenda, which includes transaction structuring, negotiation execution, closing and post-close- activities. The successful candidate needs to have the experience, maturity and confidence to interface with company executives, external deal intermediaries, and business owners. This position also requires a humble, self-aware personal style that results in cross-functional teaming to drive consensus around solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES     

M&A and Divestitures

Build a plan to identify and foster potential acquisition and investment opportunities

Develop and maintain relations with key industry participants and potential targets

Lead the team to conduct and maintain significant ownership of analysis and vetting of potential targets for strategic fit and financial impact on RCL and present to C-Suite

Define business drivers and inputs, refine, and oversee financial and valuation analysis done by Sr. Analysts and outside advisors

Coordinate due diligence efforts with target executive team, outside advisors, and internal subject matter experts

Lead the reporting on due diligence findings and provide summaries to internal C-Suite

Lead internal operational teams and functional leaders to identify key issues and conduct additional / follow-up due diligence work streams

Develop CEO and / or Board of Directors investment memoranda and presentations

Support and manage significant deal structuring and negotiations

Active interaction with C-Suite

Integrations/ Carve-outs

Lead the Integration Management Office or Separation Management Office

Lead internal teams on integration/separation planning and implementation

Responsible for Day 1 Readiness, Day 100 Planning and Integration/Separation Roadmap, Change Management and Synergies extraction

Lead Executive Reporting and Program Communications

Fleet Management

Work with Corporate Strategy and Brands Leadership to routinely review the fleet and identify opportunities for value creation through assets disposal

Maintain an active network of brokers, buyers, and investors

Negotiate and execute all vessel sale transactions

Support the delivery of all vessels transacted

Team Development

Hire and retain top talent

Motivate and engage direct reports, including providing day-to-day direction, mentorship and coaching.

Actively provide stretch opportunities and exposure to cross-functional projects

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor and MBA required, CFA preferred

Minimum of 10-15 years of deal experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Transaction Advisory, or Private Equity

Cruise or travel industry experience a strong plus

Strong financial modeling, P&L forecasting, and business plan analysis experience

Extensive experience with legal contracts and legal process

Excellent writing and presentation creation skills

Excellent organizational, communication and peer management skills

Self-starter with intellectual curiosity, a strong desire to learn, and passion for creating an excellent work product

Demonstrated team player with ability to manage and elevate team members