SVP, Corporate Transaction and M&A Leader

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We will do this together — with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyone’s access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough … we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future.  We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today.

Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action.  We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with — and those we acquire throughout our lives — are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision.

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Voya Financial is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Leader to spearhead our corporate transactions within the dynamic sectors of wealth & retirement, employee benefits, and investment management. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in leading M&A initiatives, demonstrating a deep understanding of market dynamics, financial modeling, strategic planning, and integration processes. Working closely with the company’s Chief Strategy and M&A Officer, this individual will play a critical role in driving our growth strategy through identifying, evaluating, and executing merger and acquisition opportunities that align with our corporate objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning: Develop and implement the M&A strategy in alignment with the company's long-term business goals, focusing on growth, diversification, and value creation.

Market Analysis: Conduct comprehensive market research and competitive analysis to identify potential acquisition targets, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.

Due Diligence: Lead the due diligence process for acquisition targets, assessing financial, legal, operational, and cultural aspects to ensure informed decision-making.

Financial Modeling: Create robust financial models to evaluate potential transactions, including valuation analysis, pro forma financial statements, and synergy assessments.

Negotiation: Negotiate terms and agreements with target companies, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Integration Planning: Working collaboratively with the company’s strategic execution and business leads, develop and oversee integration plans post-acquisition, ensuring seamless transition and alignment of corporate cultures, operational efficiencies, and strategic objectives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders, including finance, legal, compliance, HR, and operations, to ensure alignment and support for M&A initiatives.

Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with the executive team, board of directors, and other stakeholders about M&A activities, progress, and outcomes.

Performance Monitoring: Establish metrics and KPIs to evaluate the success of M&A transactions and continuously improve the process.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA or JD preferred).

15+ years of experience in M&A or corporate development, preferably within the insurance, wealth & retirement, group benefits, or investment management sectors.

Proven track record of executing successful M&A transactions from inception to integration.

Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation methodologies, and corporate finance principles.

Experience in working with private equity, investment banks, and other financial institutions.

Top Candidate Skills:

Strategic Thinking: Ability to formulate and execute strategic initiatives that align with the company's growth objectives.

Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and quantitative skills to assess market trends, financial performance, and operational efficiencies.

Negotiation Skills: Exceptional negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and conditions in M&A transactions.

Leadership: Strong leadership and team management skills to lead cross-functional teams through the M&A process.

Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including executives, board members, and potential acquisition targets.

Change Management: Proficiency in managing organizational change and driving cultural integration post-acquisition. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing market conditions and business priorities.

Project Management: Strong project management skills to oversee complex transactions and ensure timely execution.

Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of regulatory environments and compliance requirements relevant to mergers and acquisitions in the financial sector.

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Compensation Pay Disclosure:

Voya is committed to pay that’s fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities.

The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting.

Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted salary range based upon the candidate’s geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

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Voya provides the resources that can make a difference in your lives. To us, this means thriving physically, financially, socially and emotionally. Voya benefits are designed to help you do just that. That’s why we offer an array of plans, programs, tools and resources with one goal in mind: To help you and your family be well and stay well.

What We Offer

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
• 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
• Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
• Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year

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Critical Skills

At Voya, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture:

• Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
• Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
• Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.
• Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.
• Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Voya Financial is an equal-opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law.