Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is one of the world’s leading professional services companies. Our industry-based, consultative approach helps companies evolve into modern businesses. By leading clients in leveraging technologies essential to modern enterprises such as IoT, artificial intelligence, digital engineering and cloud, we enable new business and operating models that unlock new value in markets around the world. Cognizant’s unwavering focus on our clients is led by over 330,000 associates, who deliver services and solutions tailored to specific industries and the unique needs of the organizations we serve.

We were most recently named one of the World’s Best Employers 2024 by Forbes. This award reinforces Cognizant’s reputation for providing excellent opportunities for its employees and being among the best places to work in the world.

About the Corporate Development (“CD”) Team

CD is the global team responsible for implementing Cognizant’s M&A strategy and inorganic growth mandates. The CD team works across the entire value chain of M&A including sourcing, execution, and value capture and integration. We work in tandem with our Business Unit partners and corporate functions within Cognizant to realize our inorganic goals around growth and differentiation.

Over the past 6 years we have completed over 30 acquisitions globally deploying approximately $7 billion of capital and we have committed to making further acquisitions that strengthen our position across strategically important markets, industries and service offerings.

CD is strengthening its global presence by establishing an India based team with focus on strategic commercial due diligence (SDD), value capture (VC) and post-merger integration (PMI) capabilities.

Who are we looking for

CD is a high-impact function within Cognizant. We are responsible for high stakes transactions, and we regularly interface with senior executives in that context. We are looking for hands-on leaders who are creative with a problem-solving mentality and a nuanced understanding of risk. We are a small but global team that works in a very collegial environment; successful candidates will find a platform for personal and professional growth within CD.

Location: Bangalore

Your key responsibilities

· As part of the Global Strategic Due Diligence team within Corporate Development, you will work on the pre-close periods of an M&A transaction

· You will work on the conduct of strategic finance due diligence focused on value drivers, P&L performance, KPI benchmarks and other ad hoc commercial analysis as it relates to business case development

· The role whilst based out of India will support M&A pursuits across North America, Europe, UKI. Also will have primary responsibility for any APAC based pursuits

Additional responsibilities include:

Work on the end-to-end cross functional corporate due diligence and transaction management for M&A transactions Preparation of materials for and participate in target management meetings Collating findings of due diligence across all commercial and corporate functional due diligence work streams for review by our investment committee Reviewing and giving comments on legal contracts associated with transactions, ensuring risks identified in due diligence are appropriately considered Assisting in preparing Executive Leadership / Investment Committee deliverables and communications Coordinating transaction signing and closing procedures with relevant functional teams, including performing funds flow tie out Preparing communication including reports, memos, etc. to ensure continuity and a smooth transition during the post-closing phase to support the integration Demonstrate Cognizant’s core values and support inclusion and diversity goals Coach and train fellow associates where relevant, ensuring best practice across the team

What you bring to the table

· Industry Experience: Business services, Technology services or other professional services experience essential

· Functional capabilities: Prior experience in due diligence (financial, commercial, operational) with a top-tier consulting firm, big 4 or from another corporate development team

· Years of Experience: 10+ years of total experience with relevant M&A experience of over ~40 completed transactions in either deal execution, commercial due diligence/ M&A strategy or financial due diligence

Education: BA or BS Accounting, B Com, Finance or other relevant business degree; CPA, CFA, MBA or other relevant professional/ post-graduate qualification desirable

What will make you successful in this role

Action oriented – Driven, finds work fulfilling; is full of energy; approaches challenges with enthusiasm but also wisdom. Business acumen – Understands industry dynamics and is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace. Technology savvy – Knows and can quickly learn new technology trends and concepts; and able to extract financial metrics after speaking with technical teams. Positivity – pragmatic but positive, sees opportunities, adapts well to change. Relationship development – Understands what holds value for specific business executives; polished, tactful. Creativity and resourcefulness – Able to bring and execute fresh and innovative solutions. Organizational agility – Knows how to get things done formally and informally. Perseverance – Able to collaborate and work through barriers. Planning – Able to scope out tasks and set objectives and goals while anticipating changes

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world. We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen. We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right. We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer: 
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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