Head of M&A and Corporate Development

Company Overview:   Equitable Holdings is a leader in financial services, focusing on retirement, wealth management, and investment management through AllianceBernstein. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions and ensuring long-term financial security for our clients.

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Position Summary:   The Head of M&A and Corporate Development will lead the strategic development and execution of M&A activities across Equitable Holdings, with a focus on retirement, wealth management, and asset management through AllianceBernstein. This role is critical in identifying growth opportunities, assessing potential acquisitions, and integrating new businesses to enhance our portfolio.

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Key Responsibilities:

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Strategic Leadership:

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• Develop and implement the M&A strategy in alignment with the company’s overall business objectives.
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• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify and evaluate strategic acquisition opportunities.
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• Work closely with the management committee of Equitable Holdings and key internal stakeholders, including Investor Relations, Treasury, and the Corporate CFO.
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Deal Sourcing and Analysis:

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• Identify potential acquisition targets through comprehensive market and competitor analysis.
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• Conduct detailed financial analyses and modeling to assess the viability and potential return on investment of M&A opportunities.
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Transaction Management:

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• Lead the end-to-end M&A process, including target identification, due diligence, valuation, negotiation, and integration.
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• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of transactions.
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Deal Integration:

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• Develop and execute integration plans to ensure smooth transitions and maximize synergies post-acquisition.
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Strategic Planning:

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• Engage in strategic planning activities to align M&A initiatives with broader business goals and objectives.
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Market and Competitor Analysis:

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• Conduct ongoing analysis of market trends and competitors to inform M&A strategies and identify new opportunities.
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Capital Markets and Internal Restructuring:

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• Collaborate with capital markets teams to assess financing options and optimize capital structure.
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• Lead internal restructuring efforts as needed to support strategic objectives.
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Relationship Building:

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• Establish and maintain strong relationships with investment banks, legal advisors, and other external partners.
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• Act as a primary point of contact for all M&A-related inquiries and communications.
  
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The base salary range for this position is 250K - 350K. Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience and geographical location. In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for the programs depend on level and function al area of responsibility.

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For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.

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Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program