Senior M&A Associate

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

📋 Description

• Manage buy-side M&A transactions independently, from initial analysis to successful completion.

• Perform company valuations and create transaction and financing structures.

• Prepare and negotiate offers along with relevant transaction documents in collaboration with the M&A team.

• Support and coordinate due diligence processes across applicable functional areas.

• Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets within the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) market.

• Proactively engage with target companies and nurture existing relationships as part of the buy-and-build strategy.

• Utilize market and company analyses to pinpoint and assess acquisition opportunities at an early stage.

• Assess the strategic and commercial viability of prospective acquisitions and create decision-making materials for management.

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a well-structured deal process.

• Collaborate with the M&A team, Head of M&A, CEO, and CFO.

• Oversee external advisors and manage relevant workstreams.

• Track timelines, milestones, and decision-making materials throughout the transaction processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• A completed degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

• Multiple years of relevant professional experience in M&A, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, or a similar transaction-related position.

• Demonstrated end-to-end deal experience, preferably on the buy side.

• Experience in independently managing small to mid-cap transactions.

• Proficient German language skills.

• Experience in a private equity or buy-and-build environment is advantageous.

• Familiarity with the Health, Safety, Healthcare, or Professional Services sectors is a plus.

• Desirable experience working with senior management, investors, and external transaction advisors.

• A structured, analytical, and independent work approach.

• Exceptional communication skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• 30 days of annual leave.

• Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve each offered as half-days off.

• Hybrid work setup with generous work-from-home options.

• Fully remote work within Germany is possible.

• Centrally located office in Rocket Tower, featuring a gym.

• Open and appreciative company culture.

• Regular stand-ups, monthly all-hands meetings, and team events.

• Close collaboration with management and M&A leadership.

• Opportunity to shape a Warburg Pincus-backed buy-and-build platform.

• End-to-end responsibility throughout the deal process.