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About our client

An expanding services company in the engineering sector, backed by an entrepreneurial investor with a strong growth trajectory are currently looking for a Head of M&A to lead the origination and execution of M&A deals.

They are looking to acquire several companies per year to achieve their inorganic growth goals and act as a true company builder. We are looking for someone experienced in working with German founders and entrepreneurs and extensive deal experience in a private equity fund or the M&A team of a PE-backed portfolio company. A natural networker, who can source deals bilaterally and build a network in the industry, based on trust.

This position will report directly into the CEO, has significant investor exposure and will be essential for driving growth across the business

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What the job involves

• Building and developing a strong pipeline for further acquisitions
• Managing M&A transactions from start to finish
• Working with founders, guiding them through the process and building a strong network in the industry
• Ownership of M&A process with a very hands-on approach and building the broader M&A team
• Driving the growth and professionalization of the business

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Who we are looking for

• Several years of professional experience in sourcing and executing deals in Germany in lower mid-market environments, either in a private equity fund or a PE-backed portfolio company
• Strong track record of building a pipeline and executing on M&A transactions
• Hands-on approach, with high interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, self-starting mentality and drive to take ownership
• We are looking for an outgoing natural networker with a results-driven and goal-oriented personality backed by an analytical thinking and data-driven approach
• Outstanding strategic and commercial skillset with great communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in German and English is essential