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Manager, M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions)

Plano, TX · On-site

The Manager, M&A role will report to the Director, M&A; supporting Pizza Hut's M&A strategy. This role will partner with our business markets to assist with brand acquisitions and conversion M&A ...

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M&A Associate

Boston, MA · On-site

$145K - $185K/yr

Top Am Law 50 Law firm is seeking an experienced associate to join their Mergers & Acquisitions team in Boston, New York and San Francisco offices Candidates must have 3 - 5 years of legal work ...

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M&A Associate

Boise, ID · On-site

$127K - $162K/yr

One of Fortune's Best Places to Work and top 50 AmLaw firm, is seeking Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorneys for their Denver, New York, San Francisco, and Boise offices Ideal candidates for the ...

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As of Jun 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for mergers acquisitions in the United States is $175,207.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $134,000.00 and $170,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An M&A professional advises companies on buying, selling, or merging with other businesses. Their responsibilities include conducting financial analysis, valuing companies, negotiating deal terms, and ensuring regulatory compliance. They work closely with executives, legal teams, and financial institutions to structure transactions that align with strategic goals. M&A roles are common in investment banks, consulting firms, and corporate strategy teams. Successful professionals need strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

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Manager, M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions)

Yum

Plano, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

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Job Description
Come join a fast-pace, high-performance team dedicated to unlocking Pizza Hut's Growth via M&A and Commercial Development Proposals! The Manager, M&A role will report to the Director, M&A; supporting Pizza Hut's M&A strategy. This role will partner with our business markets to assist with brand acquisitions and conversion M&A deals around the world that drive shareholder value. The M&A/Commercial Development Associate Manager also plays a central role in accelerating Pizza Hut's new unit growth through analytical expertise and strategic insight on Development Agreements and other Franchisee structure/growth proposals. This will also require modeling, financial analysis, coordinating diligence efforts, preparing written materials, and managing internal stakeholders for work related to PHG's Inorganic/M&A and other Franchisee growth proposals.
This position partners with teams from Legal, Finance, HR, and Operations, as well as Franchisees and Lenders, providing significant exposure to leaders throughout the organization. We are looking for someone who is courageous, entrepreneurial and has a growth mindset with a genuine passion to build a legacy.
Responsibilities
Time will be split working on transaction related projects between the M&A and Development functions, as follows:
M&A
  • Develops a system to track and maintain deal flow.
  • Conducts due diligence on targets and provides second layer analysis of materials produced by BMUs or third-party advisors.
  • Develops robust financial models and creates deal materials that help drive M&A/investing decisions.
  • Prepares materials for presentation to senior leadership and/or Yum Deal Committee.

Development
  • Is a key thought partner to the CGO/CDO, LT and BMU Development leaders on PHG Development Strategy Inorganic/M&A, Development Agreement/Incentive and other Franchisee structure/growth levers.
  • Leads modelling and financial analysis to inform Development growth decisions, including evaluation with Yum!/PHG Finance & Legal on commercial and policy implications. Engages with and influences stakeholders and senior leaders to ensure alignment and approval, including creation of presentation materials.
  • Guides and participates with BMUs/Franchisees/External parties in designing structures, negotiating deals, performing due diligence, and creating final binding agreements across multiple geographies. Manages internal implications across Legal, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, etc.
  • Leads and develops people indirectly with a focus on leveraging a growth mindset and a diverse, global team.

M&A
  • Partners with M&A teams and brands on brand acquisitions and conversion M&A deals, as assigned.
  • Yum and PHG LT & Deal Committee.
  • External parties, including Consultants and Bank/Financing providers.

Development
  • BMU CGOs/CDOs & Development Teams.
  • PHG LT & cross-functional leaders, especially Finance & Legal.
  • Yum!/cross-brand Franchisee Policy Committee leaders.
  • Key Global Franchisees and potential Franchisee candidates.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
  • You will be required to attend the Plano, TX office 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
  • Bachelor's degree required in Business - Finance and Accounting concentration; MBA or CFA designation preferred.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in M&A, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Private Equity or Business Valuation.
  • Exposure to deal process from beginning to end.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of an organization.
  • Comfort negotiating with, presenting to, and influencing people in positions of power and authority.
  • Self-directed, able to prioritize initiatives and execute independently and in collaboration with others, to agreed deadlines.
  • Strong business acumen, with analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to understand legal documents.
  • Financial analysis capabilities, including clear and thorough understanding of financial modeling, valuation techniques, and financial statement analysis.
  • Technical Skills: Capital IQ, PitchBook, DealCloud (buyer tracking CRM), Bloomberg, and Microsoft Office Suite, including strong modeling skills.

Preferred Requirements
  • International experience strongly desired.
  • Knowledge of the restaurant industry and franchise economics.
  • Project Management experience a plus.
  • Track record of consistently achieving or exceeding goals.

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