Investment Manager, PE-backed Engineering Company, Berlin/Munich, Germany - #2086992

About Our Client

An expanding services company in the engineering sector, backed by high-calibre investors with a strong growth trajectory are currently looking for an Investment Manager to support the origination and execution of M&A deals.

They are looking to acquire several companies per year to achieve their inorganic growth goals. We are looking for a diligent and determined professional with the highest quality standards, who will take ownership of multiple workstreams of transactions in cooperation with the M&A Team.

This opportunity comes with high autonomy and a corresponding steep learning curve. You will drive smaller transactions independently and will support the wider M&A Team on larger transactions.

What the job involves

• Supporting the development of the acquisition pipeline
• Managing M&A transactions in cooperation with the M&A team
• Ownership of individual workstreams on M&A projects and managing smaller transactions independently
• Plan, execute and lead due diligence processes
• Develop business case proposals
• Preparing market research and identifying potential acquisition targets
• Build and maintain relationships internally and externally
  
  

Who we are looking for

• Multiple years of full-time experience in M&A, private equity or corporate development, ideally in a small-/midcap PE firm or PE-backed portfolio company. Alternatively experience in a mid-market M&A boutique, investment bank or transaction services.
• Proven track record of executing M&A deals
• Independent, hands-on working mentality and a strong commercial skillset
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Results-driven and goal-oriented mindset and an analytical thinking & data-driven approach
• Fluency in German and English