German Speaking Mergers and Acquisitions Manager (Hybrid)

Ignite; München; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing (Genussrechte)

Bonus program

30 days annual leave

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Ignite in Munich is seeking an experienced M&A Manager – Healthcare / Practice Network to own the end-to-end acquisition lifecycle of GP practices and MVZs across Germany. This hybrid role combines on-site collaboration with remote work and requires top-tier financial acumen.

Ideal candidates have 3–4+ years in M&A, a Master’s degree, and fluency in German (C1) and English. You will report to Finance & Corporate Development and drive strategic expansion across the network.

Qualifications

• 3 to 4+ years of hands-on M&A transaction experience in IB, PE, corporate M&A, strategy consulting, or high-growth tech scale-up.
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related quantitative field.
• Demonstrated track record of managing deal pipelines and closing complex transactions; expert in financial modeling, MS Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead buy-side acquisition processes from initial engagement to contract execution.
• Coordinate external advisors to ensure due diligence, deal structuring and fast execution timelines.
• Develop business cases, valuation models, synergy analyses and structured offer frameworks.
• Build trusted relationships with practice owners, physicians, brokers, and network leaders.
• Draft investment memos and present data-driven proposals to the Executive Board and Management Team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Emotional intelligence

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration/Finance/Economics

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Financial modeling

Job description

Salary: €60,000 – €120,000 gross p.a. + Bonus + Profit-Sharing (Genussrechte)

Job Title: M&A Manager – Healthcare / Practice Network (m/f/d)

Location: Munich, Germany (Hybrid – 1 day Home Office / 4 days On-Site)

Department: Finance & Corporate Development

Employment Type: Full-time (Mid-Senior level)

Language Requirements: Business-fluent German (C1 minimum / Native) & fluent English

About The Role & Mission

We are revolutionizing primary healthcare in Germany by seamlessly integrating modern technology with clinical excellence. By equipping general practices with AI-driven administrative tools and streamlined operational workflows, we remove bureaucratic burdens so physicians can focus on delivering exceptional patient care. To fuel our national footprint, we are looking for a high-performing M&A Manager (m/f/d) to spearhead our practice acquisition strategy across Germany. In this high-impact position, you will take total ownership of identifying, valuing, negotiating, and acquiring top-tier GP practices (Hausarztpraxen) and outpatient medical centers (MVZs). Acting as a trusted partner to physician owners, you will guide transactions through every milestone of the deal lifecycle while expanding our innovative healthcare network.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Deal Leadership: Lead buy-side acquisition processes from initial engagement to contract execution, driving negotiations and managing deal flow (primarily leveraging warm leads and targeted outreach).


• Due Diligence Coordination: Manage external legal, commercial, tax, and financial advisors to ensure rigorous due diligence, optimal deal structuring, and swift execution timelines.


• Financial Modeling & Valuation: Collaborate with internal Finance leads to develop comprehensive business cases, valuation models, synergy analyses, and structured offer frameworks.


• Relationship Management: Build high-trust, empathetic relationships with practice owners, physicians, brokers, and healthcare network leaders to secure long-term buy-in and successful post-merger integration.


• Executive Decision Support: Draft detailed investment memos and present clear, data-driven deal proposals directly to the Executive Board and Management Team with absolute professionalism.

Candidate Profile

Must-Haves

• Experience: 3 to 4+ years of hands-on M&A transaction experience acquired in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Corporate M&A, Strategy Consulting, or a high-growth tech scale-up.


• Education: Master's degree (M.Sc., M.A., MBA, or equivalent) in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field.


• Execution & Technical Skills: Demonstrated track record of managing simultaneous deal pipelines and closing complex transactions. Expert proficiency in financial modeling, MS Excel, and PowerPoint.


• Language Skills: Business-fluent German (C1 minimum / Native) strictly required for high-stakes negotiations with medical professionals, accompanied by fluent professional English skills.


• Core Competencies: Strong analytical and financial acumen combined with exceptional emotional intelligence, diplomatic finesse, and interpersonal skills when consulting physician owners.

Nice-to-Haves

• Prior M&A transaction experience within the German healthcare landscape (particularly with MVZs, clinics, or general practitioner practices).

What We Offer

• Meaningful Purpose: Play a pivotal role in modernizing outpatient medical infrastructure and expanding quality care accessibility across Germany.


• High Visibility & Autonomy: Full end-to-end deal ownership with direct reporting lines to C-level executives, founders, and the Board.


• Competitive Rewards: Base salary ranging between €60,000 and €120,000 gross p.a. (commensurate with experience level), performance-linked bonus, and profit-sharing participation rights (Genussrechte).


• Work-Life Quality: 30 paid annual leave days, flexible hybrid work arrangements (up to 1 remote day/week), fully stocked central Munich office amenities, and a subsidized Wellpass health and fitness membership.