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Job description
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 senior executives to generate, evaluate and 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 senior 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
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’s 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
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Who can apply
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