Join Yum! Brands’ Global M&A team as Associate Manager evaluating high-impact transactions. Drive strategic growth initiatives in a hybrid role based in Plano, TX.
Responsibilities
Evaluate and execute acquisitions, divestitures, equity investments, and refranchising initiatives across Yum! and its brands, with increasing autonomy on complex transactions.
Partner with senior deal leads to underwrite opportunities through financial modeling, valuation analyses, and scenario planning to inform investment and capital allocation decisions.
Analyze and synthesize materials from counterparties and advisors, developing clear, actionable insights and recommendations.
Review transaction documents (Letters of Intent, Asset Purchase Agreements, and related legal materials) and support negotiations in partnership with Legal.
Lead or support U.S. refranchising transactions end‑to‑end, including offering materials and stakeholder coordination.
Manage closing and post‑closing processes to ensure deliverables and follow‑ups are completed.
Coordinate internal and external stakeholders throughout each transaction, ensuring approval paths, timelines, and dependencies are met.
Prepare materials for Deal Committee, Capital Committee, senior leadership, and the Yum Board of Directors.
Maintain Yum!’s M&A knowledge base, track industry trends, and support pipeline development.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Approximately 7+ years of experience in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, consulting, strategy, or a related field (or fewer years with an MBA).
Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and financial statement analysis skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with senior leadership and external partners.
Proven project management skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams concurrently.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications: MBA, CFA, or CPA. Experience in consumer, retail, restaurant, franchise, or asset-light business models.
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