M&A Senior Manager NAM

Location: Houston TX, Littleton MA, Pleasanton CA

Summary:

• looking to further strengthen and internationalize its Mergers &Acquisitions (M&A) team.
• This is a great opportunity for a suitable candidate to become first dedicated M&A resource in North America and contribute to the achievement of the Group’s strategic growth targets in the region and globally.
• Candidates should combine a strong financial skill set with strategic thinking in order to be able to execute M&A and joint venture projects successfully.
• Main task is the full-scope management of M&A transactions from target search to integration, with an emphasis on the deal execution phase.
• Candidates should be comfortable working independently as well as part of a team simultaneously on multiple projects.
• Reports to the Global Head of M&A (based in Germany), but works closely together with local resources based in US

Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate M&A transactions (buy-side and sell-side) and incorporate joint venture projects – from deal origination to post-merger integration.
• Perform company valuations (based on financial models).
• Prepare decision materials for key executives.
• Support business streams in the preparation and review of business plans.
• Plan and coordinate due diligence exercise in cooperation with internal stakeholders and external consultants.
• Support in the derivation of optimized transaction structures and contract design.
• Lead negotiations of share and asset purchase agreements as well as other transaction documents.
• Further develop and improve our M&A processes and tools.
• Support business streams in the identification of potential acquisition targets.
• Support business streams in the preparation of the post-merger integration.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of financial analysis, preparation and review of business plans as well as company valuation.
• Experience in project management and negotiation of complex matters / contracts.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of motivation and readiness to take on responsibility.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Enjoy working in interdisciplinary and international project teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with excellent Excel knowledge.
• Proficient in English.
• Not a “must have”, but beneficial: network of advisors, experience in target identification and post-merger integration, prior experience in the TIC (testing, inspection, and certification) industry.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Business Management, Economics, Engineering, Science, etc. or equivalent degree 
• Relevant additional qualifications (MBA, PhD, CFA, etc.) are a plus
• Multiple years of professional experience in M&A Advisory, Investment Banking, Transaction Services, Private Equity or Corporate M&A

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Will work in an office environment.
• Work may be sedentary, sitting for long periods of time, working at a computer.
• Physical effort may require lifting up to <up to 10 pounds; light - up to 20 pounds; medium - up to 50 pounds; heavy - over 50 pounds.

Equipment Used:

• Laptop or Desktop Computer
• Phone or Headset

Travel Required:

• Ability to travel up to <Select One: 0%, Up to 10%, Up to 25%, Up to 50%, Up to 75%, Up to 100%> may be required for this position.