Job Description THE CHALLENGE: Execute M&A projects along full spectrum of the deal lifecycle: Coordinate internal operational and external advisor teams through Pre-DD assessment, LoI structuring and negotiation DD, transaction structuring and documentation Investment committee / Board approval processes First phase post-acquisition work Provide guidance and ensure clarity around priorities and goals of M&A projects to different functional areas and stakeholders Work collaboratively across functions with peers in operational teams to successfully execute M&A projects Compile relevant reporting to senior management and board committees Support in the implementation of a group-wide M&A framework, incl. (i) M&A idea generation and cultivation, and (ii) M&A execution (i) M&A idea generation and cultivation Implement and refine group-wide idea generation and cultivation routine, incl. standards for the inclusion of new opportunities into a pipeline; update, prioritize and progress opportunities as well; assist teams in structured market analyses and screening exercises Refine and generate relevant M&A dashboards to be used for status and progress reporting vis-à-vis different stakeholder groups Train relevant SR senior team members to input and nurture the M&A pipeline (ii) M&A execution Support in refining a comprehensive framework for M&A execution, incl. e.g. guidelines for the execution of small vs. large acquisitions Support in defining standards for each of the relevant business functions within the SR Group incl. technology & engineering, product, sales, HR, finance, legal, tax, incl. essential DD IRL, check-lists, DD report templates as well as progress & value creation tracking Use best-in-class M&A process templates, incl. NDAs, LoIs, Term-Sheets, SPAs, investment case summaries General Corporate Development support: Act as additional contact for M&A execution topics within the SR Group Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams including external advisors Prepare documentation that serve as basis for top management decisions YOUR PROFILE: Minimum 3 years of professional experience working in an M&A position within a fast-paced, highly competitive, and dynamic industry, preferably working as an M&A analyst Proven track record of building relationships, delivering large, complex engagement and of successfully managing and guiding multiple, cross-functional teams, business executives and stakeholders Excellent fact-gathering and analytical skills, structured working method and safe handling of research analyses and model tasks in transactional situations Excellent communication and presentation skills (oral and written), experienced on board and senior executive level Initiative and drive, critical thinking skills Flexibility to travel at least 50% of time as required Bachelor or master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or any other related field