M&A Analyst (m/f/d)

Responsibilities

• Support the M&A team throughout the entire process for selected acquisition or divestment projects, coordinating internal functions, country management and external advisors from initial assessment through signing and closing.
• Target identification: identify, screen and evaluate potential acquisition opportunities with the support of the local management in line with SYNLAB M&A strategy
• Deal sourcing: participate to the discussions and negotiations with sellers or potential partners 
• Investment case preparation: analyze financial data, prepare financial models and prepare investment case to be presented to SYNLAB Investment Comitee

• Investment committee liaison: prepare project decision materials for investment committee, ensuring and managing internal approvals process

• Due diligence lead: manage the due diligence process both on buy side (selection and supervision of the advisors) or sell side project (data-room setup and management, Q&A, etc.)
• Legal transaction documentation: Coordinate, negotiate and execute transactions in cooperation with the legal team 
• Go-to person: acting as one of the potential point of contact within the M&A team for  Group headquarter employees.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration or an equivalent graduate degree, ideally with a focus on Finance, Corporate Finance or Accounting.
• 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in M&A (ideally investment banking or transaction services, controlling or auditing,  interacting with banks, lawyers and external advisors is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of financial analysis, financial modeling, company valuation and reporting, along with experience in market analysis and competitive intelligence.
• Experience in cross-border transactions and multiple stakeholder management
• Native German and proficient English language skills. Knowledge of a third language would be an advantage.

• Strong analytical, entrepreneurial, communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills. An organised, independent and solution-focused approach, with integrity and initiative.

• Excellent MS Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint 

• Flexibility and readiness to travel as needed are expected.