Job Description
As a Senior Manager Strategy and M&A (part of SWARCO’s Strategy / M&A team), you will be responsible for driving corporate strategy at Group level and leading the end-to-end Mergers & Acquisitions process. From day one, you will contribute to a major global transformation program, covering a broad range of strategic initiatives and M&A activities. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders to deliver impactful projects aligned with our global business objectives and growth strategy.
* Playing a key role in a global transformation program across strategy and M&A workstreams
* Driving and supporting corporate strategy development at SWARCO Group level, including strategic planning and growth initiatives
* Leading and managing the lifecycle of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint venture transactions
* Leading global strategy and M&A projects, managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders
* Identifying and evaluating potential M&A targets based on market and sector research
* Coordinating Due Diligence processes and shaping integration planning for success
* Creating financial models and conducting corporate valuation analyses
* Crafting business plans, conducting strategic and financial analyses, and determining synergies
* Developing transaction structures with Group Legal and Group Accounting & Controlling
* Preparing and negotiating transaction documents (LOI, NBO, SPA, APA, JVA, etc.)
* Communicating strategic recommendations to senior leadership through structured presentations
* Preparing and managing post-merger integration (PMI) processes to maximize value creation
Qualifications
* Successfully completed business or comparable university degree (Master’s degree or MBA)
* Several years (10+) of international professional experience in a demanding consulting environment or at a corporate development department
* Proven experience in strategy development and transaction execution
* Strong analytical thinking and structured, solution-oriented working style
* Profound knowledge and experience in managing projects and teams as well as high customer and service orientation
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work under pressure and with integrity
* Entrepreneurial thinking, commitment, sense of responsibility and passion for strategy and M&A
* Fluency in English, both written and spoken; other languages are considered a plus
* Flexibility and willingness to travel
Additional Information
* Attractive salary: depending on experience; development opportunities within the SWARCO Group
* Work-Life-Balance: flexible working hours, home office, part-time options and additional vacation days
* Training and development: comprehensive onboarding program as well as various offers over the SWARCO Academy, individual trainings and job rotation possibility worldwide
* Mobility: free parking, good accessibility by public transport, electric cars for private use and bike leasing
* Internationality: collegial and multicultural environment with varied tasks in a successful group with family DNA
* Health & fitness: on-site massage and sports facilities as well as a well-equipped, ergonomic workplace in a modern office building
* Social responsibility: we live sustainability, find more information here
* Food & drink: meal allowance, use of a canteen, fruit, snacks, and various drinks for free
* Company events: Christmas party, company runs and much more
* Further benefits: with partner companies and sport events, recommendation program and appreciative gifts on special occasions
We offer a very attractive and performance-related salary, which is based on your qualifications and professional experience. This is significantly above the collective agreement for employees and apprentices in commercial enterprises.