Lead M&A Specialist, Group Mergers & Acquisitions

Do you want to execute M&A transactions for one of the global leaders within high-quality water solutions that contributes to a better climate and life for people around the globe?

To the head office of [xxxxx], we are seeking an experienced employee for the Group Mergers & Acquisitions team. Together with a team of dynamic colleagues, you will get a vital role in the execution of acquisitions, divestments, and alliances in an international environment on behalf of the [xxxxx] Group and Divisions.

What is the job about?

As Lead M&A Specialist you will be part of a team of 6 professionals, who are responsible for executing worldwide mergers and acquisitions (M&A) throughout the [xxxxx] Group. As part of the position, you will together with the team lead the execution for transactions and be a vital part in the stakeholder management across the whole organization, as well as external stakeholders and advisors.

Furthermore, you will:

Jointly with the team lead the M&A transaction processes, including coordination across the organization from letter of intent, and due diligence processes to transaction negotiations including planning of integration/merger or carve-out.
Coordinate the preparation and ensure the quality of all materials for third parties and internal decision-makers, such as the [xxxxx] Executive Management and the M&A Committee.
Build and maintain good working relationships with external stakeholders including investment bankers and targets.
Validate/pressure test deal hypotheses concerning individual deals and targets.
Spearhead internal M&A-related optimization and strategy processes.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Group M&A processes.

Your background:

You are a diligent, and confident prioritizer with great stakeholder management skills and the ability to think strategically. Moreover, you have a well-developed analytical toolbox, diligent project management skillset, and the desire and willingness to go beyond the advisor role to become a truly trusted partner of the [xxxxx] businesses.

We imagine that you have:

Master’s degree within economics or finance or alternatively law/engineering;
Minimum 2-3 years of experience from either Corporate M&A/Development, an investment bank, transaction consultancy firm or private equity firm, infrastructure fund, or similar;
Strong project management, coordination and communication skills with the ability to manage cross functional teams
Solid team player with demonstrated ability to drive cohesion and collaboration.
Ability to think strategically, commercially, and critically;
Advanced communication skills, and speak and write English fluently;
Background in working successfully with large organizations, across different geographical and cultural borders;

Solid IT tools experience, in particular Microsoft 365 for data analytics and presenting;

Willingness to travel in relation to your work.

What’s in it for you?

Personal and professional challenges in an international organisation with a high level of professionalism. Further, we will offer continuous skill development and education within the M&A areas as well as a long-term potential opportunity to pursue international future career opportunities across the [xxxxx] Group.

Whether it’s developing leadership skills or advancing your expertise even further, we’ll support you with continuous learning and development opportunities, to help discuss and steer your long-term [xxxxx] career path. You’ll be welcomed from day one into an inclusive, trusting environment guided by our six core values.

In addition, your day-to-day benefits include:

If you’ll be working from your home office, we’ll make sure you are well equipped with a good workstation. However, you are always welcome to our offices where you can engage, learn, and have fun with colleagues
On top of it, flexible working hours and up to 3 days’ additional paid leave for volunteering of your choice
Annual bonuses, health insurance, parental support, internal well-being consultants and programmes
Access to the modern [xxxxx] Academy to pursue further both personal and professional development
Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly

Do you want to learn more?

If you have questions or want to know more about the position, please contact Vice President & Head of Group M&A, Claus la Cour on +[xxxxx].

If this job sounds appealing, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking “Apply”.

We expect interviews to be held on an ongoing basis.

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We look forward to hearing from you.