We help people discover the magic of the perfect tutor, craft a personalised learning journey, and stay motivated to keep growing. Our approach is human-led, tech-enabled - and it's creating real impact.We've just reached unicorn status with a $150M Series D, accelerating our vision to transform education through human-led, AI-enhanced learning. As a category-defining company, we're shaping what the future of learning looks like at global scale.Every Preply lesson sparks change, fuels ambition, and drives progress that matters.

Joining

Preply means helping define the future of education at global scale, and building something that truly matters for millions of people, every day.We help people discover the magic of the perfect tutor, craft a personalised learning journey, and stay motivated to keep growing. Our approach is human-led, tech-enabled - and it's creating real impact.We've just reached unicorn status with a $150M Series D, accelerating our vision to transform education through human-led, AI-enhanced learning. As a category-defining company, we're shaping what the future of learning looks like at global scale.Every Preply lesson sparks change, fuels ambition, and drives progress that matters.

Joining

Preply means helping define the future of education at general scale, and building something that truly matters for millions of people, every day.You'll be joining Preply's Strategy chapter — a small, high-impact team working directly with the COO and senior leadership. As our first dedicated M&A; Senior Manager, you'll build and own our deal pipeline from scratch, partnering closely with Finance, Legal,



and Product to evaluate and execute acquisition opportunities that shape Preply's growth trajectory.Define Preply's M&A; strategy and investment thesis — setting criteria for target types, deal size, and strategic fit across Preply's growth prioritiesBuild and manage Preply's acquisition pipeline — identifying strategic targets, developing investment theses, and driving processes from initial screening through to closeLead financial modelling and valuation work across deal processes: DCF, accretion/dilution, LBO, and P&L; impact analysisConduct end-to-end due diligence across financial, commercial, legal, and operational dimensions, coordinating external advisors where neededProject-manage cross-functional workstreams (Finance, Legal, Product, HR) throughout deal execution and integration planningDevelop board-ready strategic recommendations and executive presentations on M&A; opportunitiesWhat you need to succeed:7-10 years of M&A; experience in-house at a tech company or in investment banking/PE — with clear ownership of deal execution, not just advisory supportExpert-level Excel (or equivalent) and financial modelling skills:



you've built complex valuation models from scratch and can defend every assumptionA proven track record of working on acquisitions end-to-end, from deal origination through to close; ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environmentsExceptional stakeholder management skills — you translate complex analyses into clear, executive-level narrativesIdeally with prior experience in EdTech, SaaS, or high-growth techWhy you'll love it at Preply:An open, collaborative, dynamic and diverse culture; Com, Learning & Development budget and time off for your self-development; A competitive financial package with equity, leave allowance and health insurance;

We offer an attractive relocation package to join us in our Preply Barcelona HubAccess to free mental health support platforms; Keep perfecting - To create an outstanding customer experience, we focus on simplicity, smoothness, and enjoyment, continually perfecting it as every detail matters.Dive deep - We leverage business acumen and curiosity to investigate disparities between numbers and stories, unlocking meaningful insights to guide our decisions.Growth mindset - We proactively seek growth opportunities and believe today's best performance becomes tomorrow's starting point. Raise the bar - We raise our performance standards continuously, alongside each new hire and promotion. Challenge, disagree and commit - We value open and candid communication, even when we don't fully agree.

We believe that the presence of different opinions and viewpoints is a key ingredient for our success as a multicultural Ed-Tech company.

📌 Senior Mergers & Acquisitions Manager (Cataluña)
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📍 Cataluña