(Senior) Expert Corporate M&A and Corporate Development (all genders) – Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin

Strategic Opportunity Identification

• Analyze industries, emerging trends, and competitive dynamics to support strategic decision-making.
• Support managing relationships with M&A advisors and potential partners to uncover new business opportunities.
• Develop and track a pipeline of qualified acquisition/ investment leads based on strategic fit and value potential.
• Identify potential partnerships and/ or joint ventures.

Assessment & Execution

• Support leading preliminary discussions with potential target companies / cooperation partners and their advisors to evaluate the business model and operational compatibility.
• Create financial analyses, forecasts, and valuation models to guide management decision making.
• Prepare compelling investment proposals and presentation materials for senior leadership management and stakeholders.
• Support transaction activities, including due diligence coordination, financial, tax and legal analysis.
• Contribute to negotiations and help shape a successful deal structure in collaboration with legal and tax teams.
• Coordinate external advisors and become a pivoting point for stakeholder communication.

Post-Acquisition Integration

• Work closely with internal departments to design actionable integration plans that align with strategic goals.
• Steer cross-functional teams to implement integration efforts across key departments including Operations, IT, HR, and Procurement.
• Monitor integration milestones.

Internal Collaboration & Alignment

• Support / Act as the pivoting point between internal departments, platforms and management to ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Ensure all stakeholders are informed and aligned throughout each stage of the process.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in corporate development, BIG4 Companies or other internationally renowned audit firms, consulting firms
• Proven experience in financial due diligence, M&A and/or strategic roles
• Financial modelling, valuation, and business case development skills
• Experienced communication, project management, and stakeholder management capabilities
• Fluent in German and English

Zusätzliche Informationen

Have we aroused your interest? We are looking forward to receiving your complete application documents (resume, academic testimonials and work references).

For further details on the position, please visit www.join.rolandberger.com (you need about 5-10 minutes to fill it out). If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Lara Zolnai by phone: +49 89 9230-8457.