Director / Partner – Corporate Finance & M&A

We are representing a confidential organisation seeking experienced Corporate Finance and M&A professionals to strengthen its senior team in Düsseldorf.

The opportunity is aimed at individuals with a strong track record in transaction advisory, end-to-end M&A execution and deal origination.

The position offers the opportunity to take ownership of transactions, develop relationships with corporate and private equity clients, and contribute to the expansion of the M&A business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute buy-side and sell-side M&A mandates, from initial engagement through transaction completion.
• Originate new transaction opportunities through established relationships with corporate clients, entrepreneurs, investors and private equity sponsors.
• Manage the full transaction lifecycle, including valuation, financial analysis, transaction structuring, due diligence coordination, negotiation and closing.
• Advise shareholders, management teams and investors on acquisitions, disposals and strategic transactions.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients, investors and professional advisers.
• Oversee transaction teams, supporting the development of junior professionals.
• Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the Düsseldorf operation.

Qualifications

• Professional experienceSignificant experience in Corporate Finance, investment banking, M&A advisory or transaction-focused financial advisory.
• Demonstrable experience leading and completing buy-side and/or sell-side M&A transactions.
• Proven ability to manage complex transaction processes independently.
• Strong understanding of valuation, financial modelling, deal structuring and commercial negotiation.
• Experience advising corporate clients, financial sponsors, entrepreneurs or institutional investors.
• Established professional network in the German M&A market.
• Strong relationship-building, commercial and leadership capabilities.

Required Skills

• Director-level candidatesProven track record of managing transactions from origination or engagement through execution.
• Ability to lead deal teams and independently manage client relationships.
• Demonstrated potential to contribute to business development and mandate generation.
• Partner-level candidatesEstablished track record of originating and successfully executing M&A mandates.
• Strong relationships with corporate decision-makers, business owners, private equity funds and other relevant market participants.
• Ability to generate new advisory opportunities and contribute to the commercial development of the business.
• Experience building, managing or developing transaction teams.

Preferred Skills

• Ideal BackgroundCandidates may currently hold positions such as:
• Corporate Finance Director / Partner
• Investment Banking Director / Managing Director
• Head of M&A Advisory
• Transaction Advisory Partner with substantial M&A execution and origination experience
• The focus is on professionals with genuine financial M&A advisory and transaction execution experience, rather than purely legal M&A, general management or strategy consulting backgrounds.

Next Steps

• The hiring organisation's identity and further details will be shared during a confidential discussion with shortlisted candidates.