Field of activity Group Strategy and M&A is a CEO area function of Deutsche Börse Group and serves the organisation as competence centre and project management hub covering the execution of merger and acquisitions (M&A) projects, transaction sourcing support, valuation services as well as post-merger integration support. As a member of the Group Strategy and M&A team you will be responsible for all necessary measures for the implementation of various projects/tasks and will be in close contact with the decision-makers of Deutsche Börse Group. Tasks/responsibilities • You are responsible for the co-management of end-to-end project management across all DBG business segments and target company business partners and external parties (banks, advisors, auditors) including management of Due-Diligence processes and preparation of transaction documents • You are supporting the development of long-term strategic goals and projects in close cooperation with DBG business segments • You are responsible for the identification of potential transaction target companies including sounding with external advisors • Industry & market trends review as well as company research and profiling • Development and validation of business plans, financial modelling and company valuations • Preparation of presentations and decision documents for the Group Executive Board, Supervisory Board and other senior executive management of Deutsche Börse Group • Key point of contact for acquired company and initial link to DBG business segments and internal support functions • You are responsible for the support setup of Post Merger Integration plans jointly with internal functions and acquired company Qualifications/required skills • University degree in economics or business with distinction (preferably with major focus on financing and investment, auditing, controlling etc.) • You have strong analytical skills and good knowledge of quantitative tools and methods • You have 1-3 years professional experience in the fields of research/M&A/Corporate Finance or auditing/top management consultancy • You have theoretical and practical knowledge regarding relevance and functioning of capital markets as well as in-depth understanding of business principles and processes • High commitment, motivation and entrepreneurial spirit • Strong communication skills – written and verbal, ability to communicate effectively across all seniority levels, in English and German