Job Description

Job Description: Head of M&A

Title: Head of M&A
Location: Flexible (monthly in-person meetings)
Reports To: CEO and CFO

Summary

As the Head of M&A, you will lead the development and execution of our M&A strategy to build a leading European IFS partner platform. With a hands-on and strategic mindset, you will identify acquisition opportunities, manage end-to-end deal processes, and oversee integrations, aligning with the company's international buy-and-build growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

M&A Leadership

• Define and execute M&A strategies to support international growth.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of strategic acquisition opportunities.
• Work closely with the leadership team to ensure alignment with business goals.

Deal Sourcing and Due Diligence

• Source acquisition targets by engaging brokers, intermediaries, and key networks.
• Lead comprehensive due diligence across financial, legal, operational, and commercial areas.
• Conduct financial modeling, valuations, and assessments of acquisitions' strategic fit and impact.

Negotiation and Execution

• Negotiate key deal terms and manage transaction documentation in collaboration with advisors.

Post-Merger Integration (PMI)

• Develop and implement integration plans for acquired businesses, ensuring operational cohesion and a seamless transition.

Ideal Candidate

Experience

• 5+ years of M&A, corporate development, or investment banking experience, ideally in private equity or IT services/software sectors.
• Proven track record of successfully driving M&A activities from sourcing to execution.
• Strong knowledge of post-merger integration processes.

Skills and Qualities

• Strategic Thinker: Analytical skills with strong financial modeling and business evaluation expertise.
• Negotiator: Excellent communication and negotiation skills to manage deals while fostering positive relationships.
• Leader: Collaborative, hands-on approach with the ability to guide cross-functional teams and deliver results.
• Bilingual Proficiency: Fluency in German and English; other languages are a plus.
• Self-Starter: High level of independence, adaptability, and resilience to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Why Join Us

• Be part of an ambitious leadership team building a European IT services leader.
• Flexible work environment with monthly in-person meetings.
• Competitive compensation, including performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for professional growth and impactful leadership.

Apply now to make a transformative impact as our Head of M&A!