Corporate Development Associate / M&A Manager

Kelvion Holding GmbH; Herne; Hybrid; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading industrial technology company based in Nordrhein-Westfalen is seeking a Corporate Development Associate / M&A Manager. In this role, you will develop and support the M&A pipeline, collaborate with various teams, and build financial models for opportunity evaluation. The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance or business and 2–4 years of experience in corporate development or investment banking. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and exposure to strategic decision-making.

Leistungen

Hybrid working arrangements

Exposure to M&A opportunities

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifikationen

• 2-4 years experience in in-house strategy, corporate development, or investment banking.
• Proven financial modelling experience.
• Experience in collaboration with commercial and technical teams.

Aufgaben

• Develop and support the M&A pipeline through market mapping and target screening.
• Collaborate with teams to assess acquisition targets.
• Build and manage financial models for opportunity evaluation.
• Prepare M&A documents and presentations for senior management.
• Support transaction execution including due diligence.

Kenntnisse

Strong analytical capabilities

Excellent Excel skills

Excellent PowerPoint skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Degree in finance, business, or technical/engineering discipline

MBA (a plus)

Jobbeschreibung

Kelvion

At Kelvion, our mission is to lead the industrial transformation by championing innovation and sustainability. From optimising data centres and advancing hydrogen production to revolutionising refrigeration and HVAC systems, our mission‑critical thermal solutions empower industries around the globe. United as “One Kelvion,” our global team delivers innovative solutions that drive customer success and support a sustainable future.

Together, We Shape the Future.

Job Description

We are establishing a newly formed in‑house M&A function and are seeking a Corporate Development Associate / M&A Manager to join the team at an early stage. This is a unique opportunity to shape the group’s M&A capabilities from the ground up while working closely with senior leadership and leveraging deep in‑house technical expertise.

Your initial focus will be on generating a high‑quality acquisition pipeline and evaluating strategic opportunities aligned with the group’s priorities. Over time, this role will expand to include broader transaction execution, strategic analyses, and leadership exposure. You will report directly to the Director of M&A.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and support the M&A pipeline through market mapping, industry benchmarking, and target screening.
• Collaborate with commercial, finance, and technical/engineering teams to assess acquisition targets from commercial, financial, and technical perspectives.
• Build, manage, and refine financial models to evaluate opportunities, including valuation and scenario analysis.
• Prepare M&A briefing documents, reports, and presentations for senior management.
• Work with internal technical and commercial teams to assess strategic fit and potential value creation.
• Support transaction execution, including due diligence coordination and interfacing with external advisors.

Your Profile

• Degree in finance, business, or a technical/engineering discipline, with strong commercial and financial acumen (MBA a plus but not required).
• 2–4 years of experience in in‑house strategy, corporate development, investment banking, boutique advisory, or private equity.
• Strong analytical capabilities and excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Proven financial modelling experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Structured, logical thinker with strong attention to detail.
• If you don’t meet every requirement but possess the right mindset and relevant experience, we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working arrangements and flexibility to be based within EMEA.
• Hands‑on exposure to how a large corporate evaluates and executes M&A opportunities.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams.
• Close interaction with senior leadership and visibility into strategic decision‑making.
• A collaborative environment with strong learning, development, and growth opportunities.