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 General 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, Global 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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