Portfolio Manager – m/f/d

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete transaction lifecycle, from identifying and qualifying new prospects to negotiating and developing them through to successful completion.

• Collaborate with the Corporate Development team to identify and assess potential acquisition targets.

• Actively seek out new acquisition opportunities, organize meetings, and advance target companies through the M&A pipeline until signing.

• Establish and nurture long-term, trusting relationships with current and potential acquisition targets through in-person meetings, phone calls, and email correspondence.

• Carefully document activities, opportunities, and pertinent information in Salesforce (CRM).

• Identify and participate in relevant conferences and industry events.

• Organize roadshows to generate leads and enhance relationships with prospective target companies.

• Assist in financial modeling, due diligence, and negotiations in partnership with the M&A team.

• Create investment theses based on analysis and present recommendations to the Investment Committee.

• Articulate Harris’s investment philosophy, strategy, and value proposition to potential acquisition targets.

• Ensure that each acquisition process is conducted with professionalism and efficiency, centered around building trusting relationships.

• Regular travel within Germany and the DACH region, with increasing travel across Europe.

⛳️ Requirements

• Several years of relevant professional experience in M&A, Financial Due Diligence, Corporate Development, Business Development, Investment Management, Finance, General Management, or a related field.

• Experience in managing or supporting M&A transactions.

• Background in operational leadership, such as a General Manager or in a senior management position at a software operating company.

• Strong skills in financial modeling, analytical tasks, and commercial valuation.

• Proven ability to generate leads, qualify business opportunities, and cultivate relationships.

• Experience in the software industry, particularly within the public sector, security, healthcare, or utilities, is required.

• Essential experience in at least one of the following sectors: public sector, security, healthcare, or utilities.

• Ability to communicate confidently with C-level executives and business owners.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.

• A proactive, self-driven, and independent work approach.

• Business-fluent in both German and English.

• Willingness and ability to travel regularly are essential.

• Proficiency in French is advantageous but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours and options for remote work.

• 30 days of annual leave, in addition to extra time off on December 24 and 31 and for special occasions.

• Access to various training and professional development programs.

• Financial benefits, including an occupational pension scheme, Corporate Benefits, and capital-forming benefits.

• Monthly tax-free benefit of €50 through Probonio, usable flexibly for shopping, fuel, or leisure activities.

• Company health promotion initiatives, including a mental health support program and bike leasing.

• Employee discounts.

• A positive working environment and company culture.