Manager Strategic Investments and Business development

Date: 11 Aug 2025

Country: Singapore

Function: SIBD

Sub-Function: SIBD

Olam Agri ~ A differentiated, and market leading global agri-business focused on high-growth end consumption markets.
Our food, feed, fibre, agri-industrials & ag-services capabilities span 30+ countries, and we participate in global food and agri-trade flows, working with farmers and customers to connect local origins and global destinations. With a global origination footprint and processing capabilities, we transform food, feed and fibre to create value for customers and enable farming communities to prosper sustainably, to meet the changing consumption, food security and sustainability needs shaping the global food and agricultural landscape.

Job Description

The scope of the Strategic Investments and Business Development (SIBD) function at Olam Agri encompasses mergers and acquisitions (M&A), greenfield investments, divestments, joint ventures, and strategic initiatives. As a key member of the SIBD team, the incumbent will play a critical role in supporting Olam Agri’s growth strategy. She/he will be involved across the full deal lifecycle—from deal origination and analysis to execution and post-deal integration. This includes managing multiple projects simultaneously, collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders, and driving each project stage to successful completion.

The role is based at Olam Agri’s headquarters in Singapore and covers a global portfolio of both organic and inorganic projects. This position reports to the Head of M&A and Strategic Investments and works closely with senior leadership.

Key Deliverables

M&A and Organic Investments

Support the execution of investment/divestment projects, including business case development, valuation and financial modelling, due diligence, structuring, documentation review, and project management.
Coordinate cross-functional, multi-workstream due diligence teams to evaluate financial, tax, legal, and other aspects of potential acquisitions. Identify risks and opportunities, and propose strategies to mitigate risks.
Review comprehensive organic investment proposals, prepare presentations and recommendations for approval, and navigate the internal approval process.
Support cross-functional strategic projects such as market analyses, peer reviews, assessments of business opportunity potential, and strategic business reviews.
Provide insights into the group’s/BU strategy by performing ad-hoc analyses.

Market Intelligence

Maintain continual awareness of the industry, emerging trends, and opportunities—including but not limited to competition, changes in customer preferences, and advancements in technology.
Gather and leverage market and competitive intelligence to produce meaningful analysis and actionable insights, and communicate these to management in a cohesive manner.

Requirements

Relevant professional qualification in business management and/or finance (e.g., MBA/CFA).
Minimum 7–8 years of relevant experience in investment analysis and project management, either in-house or with a top-tier advisory firm.
Experience in agricultural commodities or the B2B food industry is a plus.
Excellent quantitative and financial modelling skills.
Solid knowledge of valuation and accounting concepts.
Expertise in market research and data analysis.
Strong analytical abilities to draw sound conclusions from large datasets and multiple data sources.
International background and ability to work in cross-cultural and cross-functional teams.
Ability to multitask and manage projects effectively.
High proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Word.
Familiarity with tools such as Capital IQ and Thomson Reuters.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

Olam is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.