[Hiring] Senior Director Mergers & Acquisitions @Lamb Weston

Role Description

At Lamb Weston, we don't pursue transactions for their own sake. We invest behind long-term value creation.

As Senior Director, Mergers & Acquisitions, you will serve as the Company's lead to Corporate M&A and principal advisor to the CFO, CEO, and Executive Chairman on acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and strategic investments. You will help determine where the Company deploys capital, identify transformational opportunities, lead transaction execution, and drive value realization following close.

This role offers a unique opportunity for an accomplished investment banker or corporate development leader to transition from advising clients to directly influencing enterprise strategy and investment decisions within a $6+ billion global public company.

Reporting directly to the CFO, you will operate at the highest levels of the organization, regularly engaging with the executive leadership team, our Executive Chairman and CEO, and the Board of Directors on matters critical to the Company's future growth and shareholder value creation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, strategic finance or M&A advisory
• Significant transaction experience involving acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, strategic investments, or joint ventures
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation expertise
• Strong commercial judgment and analytical rigor
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and business leaders
• Exceptional written, presentation, and communication skills
• Experience managing multiple strategic priorities in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Vice President or equivalent experience within a leading investment banking, private equity, or corporate development organization
• Experience working with public company boards and executive leadership teams
• Experience in multinational organizations
• Understanding of regulatory, governance, and compliance considerations associated with strategic transactions

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
• Family-Friendly Employee events
• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services