Mergers & Acquisitions Project Manager (m/f/d)

Why join theStrategy & Innovationsdepartment?

As a Mergers & Acquisitions Project Manager (m/f/d) you will report to the M&A, Partnerships and Segment Marketing Senior Director based in Frankfurt for a Permanent contract.

Mission

In this role, you will support and manage M&A projects from the identification of target companies through due diligence and transaction execution, working closely with senior leaders and international stakeholders. Based in Frankfurt, you will operate in an international environment with regular business travel.

Tasks

• Manage M&A projects end-to-end, from market screening and target identification to transaction closing and integration activities.
• Conduct market, industry, and competitor analyses to identify and assess potential acquisition opportunities.
• Perform financial analyses and business valuations, including comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, discounted cash flow models, and business case assessments.
• Coordinate and support due diligence processes with internal and external stakeholders such as Finance, Legal, consultants, investment banks, and advisors.
• Prepare decision-making materials and recommendations for senior management and executive leadership.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of M&A governance, processes, tools, and methodologies.

Profile

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• First professional experience in Corporate M&A, Transaction Services, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Strategy Consulting, or a comparable environment.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills combined with sound business acumen.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project coordination skills in an international setting.
• Fluent in German and English; any additional language is considered a strong asset.
• Proactive, curious, resilient, and able to build effective relationships across cultures and functions, with willingness to travel internationally.

Why this role?

You will gain broad exposure to strategic decision-making and work directly with senior leaders on transactions that shape the future of Hager Group. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career M&A professional seeking strong development and international exposure without requiring extensive seniority.

What we offer?

• Personalized onboarding experience program designed to make your first days smooth
• Opportunities to learn and grow through Hager Group's awarded Hi University. 
• Internal career opportunities, over 25% of our recruitments are through internal mobility

What are the recruitment stages? 

• Once your CV has been selected, you will be contacted by a recruiter for an initial phone exchange.
• You will be invited for a first interview with the hiring manager & the recruiter 
• A second Interview will be then organized with the N+2 & the HR manager

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