Managing Director, Corporate Development Business Unit: Corporate Career Area: Operations and Administration About GardaWorld Built from the ground up with C$25,000 in capital in 1995, Garda World Security Corporation (GardaWorld) is an entrepreneurial organization that builds global champions in security services, AI-enabled security technologies, integrated risk management and cash automation solutions. Headquartered in Montreal, GardaWorld employs more than 132,000 highly skilled professionals and serves Fortune 500 companies, governments and humanitarian relief organizations across 45 countries. GardaWorld is seeking an accomplished M&A; leader to define and execute a high-impact corporate development agenda across local and international markets. This is a rare opportunity to work directly with senior leadership, lead a sophisticated team, and help shape strategic growth at a global, entrepreneurial organization. Reporting to Jean-Michel Filiatrault, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, you will lead GardaWorld’s full M&A; agenda, including the negotiation and execution of approximately 5 to 15 local and international transactions each year, as well as related financing activities. What you will lead as the Managing Director, Corporate Development Define and advance the M&A; strategy in alignment with corporate priorities and long-term shareholder value creation. Build a high-quality pipeline by sourcing, evaluating and prioritizing acquisitions,



divestitures and strategic investments. Monitor market dynamics, competitive activity and relevant regulatory developments to inform strategic choices. Direct due diligence across financial, legal, tax, operational and commercial workstreams, aligning internal leaders and external advisors. Structure and negotiate transaction terms, including letters of intent, purchase agreements and definitive documentation. Cultivate trusted relationships with investment banks, brokers, private equity firms, founders, executives and industry contacts to strengthen the deal pipeline. Partner with business unit leaders to plan post-merger integration and deliver expected value and synergies. Prepare explicit, decision-ready M&A; materials for the Board of Directors and Executive Committee. What makes a successful Managing Director, Corporate Development ~15+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate advisory, or corporate development, with deep expertise in M&A;, due diligence, transaction advisory, negotiation and valuation. ~ Executive-level communication, stakeholder leadership and negotiation skills. ~ The credibility and presence to engage founders, CEOs, senior executives, transaction advisors and M&A; market participants. ~ Availability for domestic and international travel. ~ Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken. We celebrate diversity and invite talent from all backgrounds to apply. #

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