(Senior) Manager M&A – Transaction Diligence (m/w/d)

Job Description

(Senior) Manager M&A – Transaction Diligence (m/w/d) | Deloitte

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Deloitte, with a primary location in Köln, though other German offices are also considered for candidates. Deloitte is a global leader renowned for providing comprehensive audit and consulting services across Audit & Assurance, Tax & Legal, Consulting, and Advisory to almost 90% of the Fortune Global 500® and numerous private enterprises. The firm is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions, resolving complex business challenges, and fostering sustainable growth for its diverse client base worldwide. In this role, you will be a key contributor within the Strategy, Risk & Transactions – Advisory – Mergers & Acquisitions team, actively guiding clients through the entire M&A deal cycle. Your focus on Transaction Diligence will be instrumental in supporting client decisions from strategy and due diligence to successful integration, ultimately ensuring informed strategic choices and favorable negotiation outcomes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Location: In-person – Germany(Nordrhein-Westfalen)

• Team: Strategy, Risk & Transactions – Advisory – Mergers & Acquisitions
• Mission: Advise clients on preparing and executing demanding M&A transactions with a focus on Financial Due Diligence, contributing to sustainable decisions and successful negotiations.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Leadership: Take on (partial) project leadership for smaller and medium-sized M&A projects, thereby assuming responsibility for comprehensive planning and execution across various stages, including international engagements.
• Team Coordination: Coordinate diverse work packages within project teams and effectively guide individual team members to ensure cohesive and efficient project delivery.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analyses and assume primary responsibility for the preparation of detailed Financial Due Diligence reports or thorough Financial Fact Books, crucial for client decision-making.
• Stakeholder Communication: Engage with clients and stakeholders by presenting analysis results and leading critical conference calls, meetings, and expert sessions, often in collaboration with more experienced colleagues.
• Administrative Oversight: Manage essential administrative project themes, including the creation of formal engagement letters, meticulous monitoring of budget adherence, and active support in the overall invoicing process.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Successfully completed a university degree in Business, Law, Business Informatics, or Industrial Engineering, combined with solid, demonstrable experience in the fields of M&A, Corporate Finance, or Auditing.
• Experience: Proven experience in the leadership and coordination of project teams and individual employees, along with a high degree of self-reliance, commitment, and genuine enjoyment in tackling complex assignments.
• Skills: Possess excellent communication capabilities, both verbally and in writing, in both German and English, coupled with a strong team-oriented personality and a willingness to undertake necessary business travel.
• Bonus: Ideally, bring specific industry expertise in one or more relevant sectors to enhance client advisory services.