Job SummaryThe Director, M&A will be a key member of CEMEX's M&A organization, leading the sourcing, evaluation, structuring, negotiation, and closing of acquisitions (primarily industrial assets and operating companies-often medium-sized and privately held) in strategic U.S. markets. The role will partner closely with CEMEX's core businesses (cement, aggregates, and ready-mix) to develop and execute growth strategies. The Director will build advanced financial models, lead due diligence, manage cross-functional workstreams, and present recommendations to senior leadership; collaboration with corporate M&A/Strategic Planning teams in Monterrey (HQ) may be required for larger transactions.
In addition, this leader will own core elements of the corporate development lifecycle-pipeline development, advisor management, executive-level materials, deal execution, regulatory filings, and integration planning-in a matrixed environment that requires strong influence and executive communication.
Job ResponsibilitiesOrigination & Strategy- Build and actively manage an acquisition pipeline at the business-unit level; cultivate targets and maintain market intelligence on competitors, adjacencies, and strategic fit.
- Proactively present and pitch opportunities to CEMEX executive management with clear strategic rationale and value creation theses.
- Define pipeline priorities and deal strategies aligned with financial/business cases and portfolio objectives.
Evaluation & Diligence- Lead complete due diligence processes (commercial, operational, legal, financial, environmental, etc.), coordinating internal SMEs and external advisors in accordance with CEMEX protocols.
- Build and pressure-test complex valuation/operating models; assess earnings quality, returns, tax, and accounting implications.
- Benchmark targets vs. CEMEX performance drivers; quantify synergies and integration assumptions.
Deal Execution- Lead negotiations, working with legal to structure definitive agreements, TSAs, post-closing adjustments, and closing deliverables.
- Manage regulatory filings/approvals and coordinate internal/external communications for transaction milestones.
- Resolve issues rapidly across the deal lifecycle and ensure CEMEX maximizes value and captures identified synergies.
Integration & Transition- Develop and communicate robust transition and Day-1/Day-100 integration plans; ensure seamless handoffs to operating leaders, integration owners and track value realization.
Stakeholder & Advisor Management- Establish strong partnerships with business leaders and enabling functions (Finance, Legal, Tax, HR, Operations, EHS, etc.).
- Assist in managing relationships with investment banks, private equity/VC, and external legal/tax/consulting advisors.
- Prepare and deliver high-quality materials for executive leadership and Board-level reviews.
Qualifications- Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
- Experience: 10+ years of end-to-end M&A transaction experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Transaction Advisory, with a successful execution track record in industrials/natural resources/building materials; experience with cement/aggregates or heavy industrial assets is a plus.
- Technical: Advanced financial modeling/valuation and due diligence expertise; strong understanding of asset purchase agreements and related transaction documentation; exceptional PowerPoint and Excel skills.
- Soft Skills: Superior critical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving; persuasive executive communication (board-room presence); ability to lead through influence in a matrixed environment and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Sector Knowledge: Understanding of industrial sector dynamics and regulatory considerations; ability to identify key business drivers and assumptions to inform investment decisions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Strong relationship-building and negotiation capabilities; ability to inspire confidence with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated rigor in improving data quality, analytics, and decision support.
- Comfort operating at multiple altitudes-strategic portfolio view to hands-on execution.
Working ConditionsAbility to work extended hours as needed; standard office/computer equipment in an open office environment; role requires regular talking/hearing to communicate with employees/visitors. Flexible working environment with some travel required (~20%).
May require walking, sitting, and light lifting (up to ~20 lbs).
Physical Requirements- Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree
- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. Job involves sitting most of the time, but also involves walking or standing for brief periods of time
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors
