Business Lead M&A (m/f/d)

Deals. Structure. Execution.

We help shape growth stories by combining hands-on company building, a strong M&A track record, tech DNA, and deep sector expertise.

DevelopX is a specialized M&A advisory firm. As an independent advisor, we support investors, management teams, and corporates across the entire M&A process — from target identification through valuation and due diligence to negotiation and closing. We think about transactions consistently from our clients' desired outcome backward: a robust equity story, a cleanly structured deal, and seamless execution.

Our work spans deal sourcing, the management of complex transaction processes, and successful contract signing — with direct influence on investment decisions and transaction outcomes.

Your Mandate

Transaction Execution End-to-End

You lead buy- and sell-side M&A transactions from target identification through closing.
You coordinate due diligence processes (commercial, financial, legal) in close collaboration with internal and external experts.

Deal Structuring & Valuation

You prepare company valuations, financial models, and transaction structures.
You develop decision papers for management, investors, and governing bodies.
You prepare compelling transaction marketing materials, including information memoranda (IMs) and teasers.

Exit Readiness

You assess our clients' equity story for exit readiness and identify remaining value creation potential ahead of a sale process.
You prepare management teams and shareholders for buyer expectations, supporting vendor due diligence and exit storytelling.

Negotiation & Stakeholder Management

You act as the central point of contact for investors, target companies, banks, lawyers, and auditors.
You negotiate term sheets, LOIs, and purchase agreements (SPAs), confidently representing your clients' interests.

Deal Sourcing & Origination

You identify and assess M&A opportunities against defined investment criteria.
You build and maintain a network of target companies, intermediaries, and market participants.

Project & Team Leadership

You lead transaction teams, managing timelines as well as external advisors and internal stakeholders.
You actively contribute to the ongoing development of internal M&A processes, tools, and standards.

What We Expect

4–7 Years of M&A Experience – in investment banking, transaction advisory, private equity, corporate development, or M&A-focused strategy consulting.
Strong Transaction Expertise – confident command of company valuation, financial modeling, and deal structuring.
Process Management Experience – managing due diligence processes, data rooms, advisors, and audit teams.
Analytical Precision – excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills combined with strong quantitative acumen.
Negotiation Strength & Presence – confident presence with management, investors, and external parties; results-driven and closing-oriented.
Ownership Mindset – experience structuring and leading transaction teams independently in fast-paced environments.
Academic Background – strong academic track record in business administration, finance, or a comparable discipline. Fluent in German and English.

What You Gain

Ownership of the full transaction process from day one
Direct exposure to investors, management, and external advisors
Insight into diverse industries, deal types, and transaction sizes
An entrepreneurial environment with genuine accountability
Access to a strong network within the German M&A and private equity ecosystem
A clear, accelerated growth trajectory

Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid (Munich, Berlin, Hamburg)

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DevelopX GmbH