Corporate Development Manager (M&A) (all genders)

RHI Magnesita GmbH; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office flexibility

Flexible working hours

Annual transport pass

Job summary

RHI Magnesita GmbH in Vienna seeks a corporate development professional to lead international M&A transactions across the full deal lifecycle, from origination to integration. You will work with senior leadership and external advisers to transform opportunities into compelling investment proposals.

The role requires a solid background in M&A, valuation, and deal execution, with strong negotiations and advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills. Hybrid work with competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• University or master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or an equivalent discipline
• Several years of relevant professional experience in consulting, project management, M&A, strategy, business development, corporate finance, or related area
• Strong understanding of M&A processes and the transaction lifecycle
• Proven expertise in valuation models and financial analysis
• Strong negotiation capabilities and understanding of legal aspects of transactions
• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills

Responsibilities

• Lead international M&A transactions across the full lifecycle: origination, due diligence, signing, closing, and integration
• Screen markets and evaluate acquisition opportunities for strategic fit, valuation, synergy and cross-selling potential
• Develop investment cases with business units and present to senior management
• Build relationships with potential targets and proactively originate opportunities
• Perform company valuations based on financial performance and value-creation potential

Skills

M&A expertise

Valuation modeling

Negotiation

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Project management

English fluency

Education

MBA/Finance degree

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Hybrid

Vienna | Full time

Your position

As part of our Corporate Development | Mergers & Acquisitions team, you will lead and drive international M&A transactions across the entire deal lifecycle, from identifying and originating opportunities to due diligence, signing, closing, and integration. Based at our corporate headquarters in Vienna, you will work closely with business units, senior leadership, external advisers, and potential acquisition targets. Combining strategic thinking with a hands‑on execution mindset, you will turn complex opportunities into compelling investment proposals and support the continued development of RHI Magnesita’s global business.

• Leading international M&A transactions throughout the entire lifecycle, including identification, origination, due diligence, signing, closing, and integration
• Screening markets and evaluating potential acquisition opportunities based on strategic fit, valuation, synergy and cross‑selling potential, and integration considerations
• Developing compelling investment cases in collaboration with business units and discussing them with senior management
• Building trusted relationships with potential acquisition targets and proactively originating new opportunities
• Performing company valuations based on financial performance and identified value‑creation potential

Your profile

• A university or masters degree in Business Administration, Finance, or an equivalent discipline
• Some years of relevant professional experience in consulting, project management, M&A, strategy, business development, corporate finance, reorganisation, or a related area
• A strong understanding of M&A processes and the complete transaction lifecycle
• Proven expertise in valuation models and financial analysis
• Strong negotiation capabilities and an understanding of the legal aspects of transactions
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills

Languages:

English - fluent

Our offer:

The annual gross salary for this full‑time position starts at €75,000.00, with a competitive package based on qualifications, experience, and market values.

Flexibility:

Possibility of home office and flexible, trust‑based working hours

Mobility:

Annual public transport pass (Wiener Linien)

Health:

Sponsorship of sporting events, platform for mental & physical health (Mavie)

Plus:

Our own café and daily food allowance for numerous restaurants (Europlaza), corporate benefits platform

In addition to these local benefits for Vienna, we also offer you many global benefits.

Do you have more questions?

Saradha Selvendran (Shar) (People Engagement, Employer branding & DEI Partner)

E-Mail: [e-mail]

About RHI Magnesita

As the global leader in refractories, we supply advanced products, technologies and services essential for high‑temperature industrial processes in sectors such as steel, cement, and glass. With around 20,000 employees and production sites across the globe, we are committed to fostering innovation, sustainability, and market leadership. By leading the industry in reducing emissions and supporting our customers' transitions to greener solutions, we are shaping tomorrow’s world.

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