Senior Manager – Investments
Job Description
The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. Please note, we undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate to this position holds a valid employee Working with Children/ Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer and firmly believe that diversity and inclusion is an important part of both the AFL and the communities in which we operate. Our game is for everyone, and we strive to be a workplace for everyone.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager – Investments to join the AFL team and support its efforts to drive future growth and diversification. This role will be responsible for identifying, evaluating and executing business acquisitions and divestments, new ventures, investments and other related strategic initiatives for the AFL. Reporting to the Executive General Manager – Strategy, Technology and Data Analytics, the Senior Manager – Investments will bring a strategic approach to AFL corporate development activities – from idea generation through to valuation, due diligence, negotiation / transaction structuring, approvals and deal closing. The role will be involved in strategic initiatives across a range of industry sectors including – property development, consumer/retail and technology.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF
Key Accountabilities
- Manage corporate development activity from idea generation, due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, negotiation and closing activities where appropriate
- Develop and maintain an active opportunity pipeline (acquisitions/divestments, new ventures, investments, partnerships/alliances and joint ventures)
- Evaluate relevant markets and companies for initiatives that support the AFL strategy
- Drive the development of valuations, financial analyses, proposals and presentations for strategic and corporate development initiatives for the AFL Executive and AFL Commission
- Work with shareholders, board directors, CEOs/CFOs and management teams of key AFL equity holdings
- Partner with Finance, Strategy and Legal teams to create deliverables for AFL Investment Committee and Commission meetings
- Manage and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, internally and externally
OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER
Core Competencies
- 8-10 years’ experience – in investment banking, corporate development, private equity and/or corporate advisory roles
- Exceptional relationship and communication skills and ability to influence senior executives
- End-to-end transaction management and financial modelling experience
- No sports experience necessary, but takes a strong interest in learning the sports industry
- Experience in property development, consumer and technology or proven to be able to work across a wide range of sectors
- Excellent negotiation and presentation skills
OUR CULTURE
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THE PERKS
- Play The Day Your Way – a flexible approach to your working life
- My Development – lean into the AFL’s My Development program consisting of on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring, and formal learning
- Play Well – access to our extensive Health and Wellbeing program centered around our belief in a healthy body, healthy mind, and healthy workplace
- My Benefits – with thanks to our AFL Corporate Partners, access great benefits and discounts
- AFL Silver Memberships – permanent team members can access AFL matches at Marvel Stadium and the MCG, enjoy and share the experience of our game with your family and friends!
Applications Close: 14 February 2025