Strategic M&A Director (pre-IPO)
About ScaleUp.SG Scaleup is a PE-backed institutional financial platform executing corporate restructuring and capital markets readiness, led by a team with 60+ years of collective expertise in AI, quantitative finance, and portfolio management (including Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse alumni) The company has processed $3.2bn+ for 50+blue-chip clients (including global fintechs, listcos) and is now entering its next phase of exponential growth—focusing on strategic M&A, regulatory licensing acquisitions, and capital markets readiness. The Role ScaleUp is hiring a senior deal leader to own the strategic M&A and corporate development workstreams for its restructuring and upcoming capital markets exit in the US. Candidates must possess immediate, proprietary access to pre-vetted, actionable targets specifically within the boutique fund management sector (Capital Markets Services / CMS-licensed entities) or Fintech/e-wallet space (Major Payment Institution / MPI-licensed operators). We need a deal architect—someone who can structure, negotiate, defend, and execute complex M&A transactions and corporate restructurings in a multi-entity, highly regulated environment. This is not a role for a passive advisor or someone who only flags risks; it is for an operator-investor who designs the strategic blueprint, negotiates the terms, and pushes the deal across the finish line with founders, target boards, the Sponsor, and regulators. What You Will Do Bring and Execute Ready-Targets: Instantly leverage an established proprietary network to source, evaluate, and execute acquisitions of pre-identified boutique fund managers (CMS) and e-wallet/fintech platforms (MPI).
Drive End-to-End M&A Execution: Lead deal origination, valuation, structuring, and commercial negotiations for strategic targets to accelerate historical baseline integration under IFRS 3 / ASC 805.
Architect Deal Perimeters & Financial Models: Build dynamic acquisition, pro forma, and combined financial models across regional platforms and expansion markets (Singapore, Hong Kong, UAE).
Secure Regulatory Approvals & Manage Documentation: Lead change-of-control filings with financial regulators (MAS, SFC, ADGM/DIFC) and drive transaction documentation (term sheets, SPAs, investment memos).
Align Cross-Functional Workstreams: Partner with founders, PE sponsors, legal advisers, tax experts, and executive management to keep M&A, restructuring, and capital markets preparation synchronized. What We Are Looking For Mandatory Target Network: Demonstrated, current deal pipeline and direct executive access to target shareholders in regulated fund management (CMS) or fintech e-wallets (MPI).
8–15+ Years Transaction & M&A Leadership: Senior background in investment banking, corporate development, PE/VC, or M&A advisory; proven track record executing complex transactions and cross-border reorganisations.
Capital Markets & Global Exit Experience: Direct experience structuring high-growth platforms for international public listings (US/Nasdaq preferred), including drafting investment memos and aligning deal structures with institutional investor expectations.
Regulatory & Deal Structuring Authority: Deep expertise in transaction documentation, valuation frameworks (DCF, multiples, LBO), and regulatory change-of-control processes for regulated financial entities.
High-Velocity Deal Architect Mindset: Proactive operator comfortable negotiating directly with founders, target boards, PE sponsors, and regulators to push deals across the finish line.
To Apply Please send your CV and a short note detailing your current pipeline of proprietary ready-targets in the fund management or e-wallet sectors, alongside relevant experience in cross-border M&A and international capital markets preparation.