What will you do?As an M&A & Strategic Growth Expert – SEMEA (m/f/d), you will independently contribute to complex M&A projects and strategic initiatives across the SEMEA region.Your key activities will include:- Identifying, screening and prioritising potential acquisition opportunities.- Conducting market mapping and analysing industries, competitors and market-entry opportunities.- Developing financial models, valuations, business cases and scenario analyses.- Coordinating due diligence processes and assigned transaction workstreams.- Supporting the execution of M&A transactions and negotiation preparation.- Supporting post-merger integration planning and implementation.- Contributing to regional strategy development and strategic projects.Key responsibilities:- Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets in line with regional and global priorities.- Analyse relevant markets, industries, competitors and growth opportunities.- Conduct strategic, commercial and operational assessments of potential transactions.- Develop financial models, valuations, business cases and scenario analyses in cooperation with Finance and Global M&A.- Coordinate assigned commercial, financial, legal, tax, HR and operational due diligence workstreams.- Identify material transaction risks, dependencies and value-creation opportunities and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.- Coordinate internal stakeholders and external advisers throughout assigned transaction processes.- Support negotiation preparation and the review of transaction documentation, including relevant commercial elements of the SPA.- Develop integration plans and roadmaps for completed acquisitions and coordinate cross-functional integration workstreams.- Support regional strategy development through market analysis, strategic assessments and structured recommendations,



including selected strategic initiatives and market-entry opportunities.Qualifications and Requirements:- University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering or a comparable discipline.- 6–10 years of relevant experience in Corporate Development, M&A, Transaction Services, Private Equity, Strategy Consulting or Corporate Strategy.- Demonstrated experience in cross-border acquisitions and complex due diligence or integration projects.- Advanced knowledge of corporate development and M&A processes.- Strong experience in due diligence and post-merger integration.- Strong financial modelling, valuation and investment-case capabilities.- Strong project and stakeholder management skills across countries and functions.- Strong analytical and structured thinking.- Strategic mindset and strong business acumen.- Strong project management skills.- Excellent stakeholder management and coordination capabilities.- Results-oriented approach.- Excellent communication and presentation skills.- Ability to interact effectively with senior management, acquisition targets and professional advisers.- High degree of autonomy and ability to work in an international and multicultural environment.- Fluent English (essential).Other desirable qualifications:- Equivalent professional expertise will also be considered.- Additional SEMEA languages will be considered an advantage.What do we offer?- The opportunity to join an international and multicultural environment.- Direct involvement in strategic growth and expansion projects.- Exposure to M&A transactions and international transformation projects.- Direct interaction with senior management, General M&A and different corporate functions.- Participation in cross-border projects across the SEMEA region.- Professional development and career growth opportunities within a multinational organisation.- A dynamic working environment with high-impact strategic projects.- The opportunity to contribute directly to DEKRA’s inorganic growth and strategic development.

📌 M And Strategy Expert - Semea (M/F/D) (Madrid)
🏢 DEKRA España
📍 Madrid