Head of Business Development

Siemens Financial Services; Erlangen; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology firm is seeking a Head of Business Development for its SFS Equity Finance unit in Erlangen. The ideal candidate will drive strategic initiatives and manage a team to foster growth in equity investments. Responsibilities include shaping strategic direction, leading business development efforts, and managing relationships with stakeholders. Ideal qualifications include an advanced degree in Business Administration, 8 years of experience in financing processes, and proficiency in English and German. This role is integral to promoting sustainable investment strategies.

Leistungen

Attractive remuneration package

Access to Siemens share plans

30 days of paid vacation

Flexible work schedules

Mobile working options

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in financing/investment processes.
• Proficiency in English and German required.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams.

Aufgaben

• Shape and develop strategic direction of the Business Unit.
• Lead a team to enable growth and new business opportunities.
• Oversee BU's strategic planning process.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Cross-functional Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Market Insight

Adaptability

Ausbildung

University degree in Business Administration

MBA

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Head of Business Development - SFS Equity Finance (f/m/d) - Inklusiver Job • Siemens Financial Services – Erlangen, Bayern, DE

We\'re seeking a visionary leader, someone who fosters both the technological advancements at the heart of Siemens\'s business and proactive risk management. In this role, you\'ll collaborate closely with our global teams and portfolio companies to drive sustainable value creation. We\'re looking for someone with a genuine curiosity for new technologies and a clear, forward-thinking approach.

The ideal candidate will naturally encourage confidence through their senior presence, possess a wealth of international experience, and demonstrate strong intercultural understanding. A proven track record of cultivating diverse and successful teams is important. We value individuals who thrive amidst change and complexity, and who can identify connections in seemingly disparate patterns. This role calls for a combination of strong execution focus, resilience, and adaptability.

What we offer you

Benefits

• An attractive remuneration package
• Access to Siemens share plans
• 30 days of paid vacation and a variety of flexible work schedules that allow time off for you and your family
• 2 to 3 days of mobile working per week as a global standard
• Flexible training opportunities for both your professional and personal development that you can tailor to your interests

Since each of over 300,000 team members feels that other benefits are particularly important, and we cannot list our entire benefit portfolio here, you can find more information here.

The individual benefits are subject to regulatory, contractual, or corporate conditions.

You\'ll make an impact by

Responsibilities

• As Head of Business Development (f/m/d) you are responsible for shaping and developing the strategic direction of the Business Unit, in close cooperation with BU CEO and the entire leadership team.
• Leading a team of highly engaged professionals, you support and enable growth and new business by analyzing and developing new asset classes and business models, as well as supporting the go-to-market of the business unit (e.g. origination and market approach and strategy, digitalization tools)
• You support the business and segments to drive investment and portfolio strategies.
• You oversee the BU\'s strategic planning process (incl. proactive market / competitor analysis and opportunity screening, review of new investment fields) and are responsible for key strategic initiatives.
• You build and maintain relationships with all relevant external stakeholders, e.g. partners, co-investors, advisors, as well as internal stakeholders, e.g. Industrial Businesses, Strategy, Sustainability, Technology, as well as making sure that respective alignments are ensured.
• You drive and deliver effective people management within the teams via different methods/tools
• You will take an active leadership role within the EQ leadership team to shape the future and collectively drive the transformation of SFS EQ. You orchestrate and prepare key transformation initiatives and meetings for EQ BU

Your success is grounded in

Qualifications

• Education
  • University degree or equivalent in Business Administration (or similar) together with a profound understanding of minority equity investments, M&A, and other project finance structures. MBA is a plus.
• Experience & Skills
  • A minimum of 8 years of experience with operational track record in financing / investment processes, ideally in a captive environment
  • Advanced knowledge in strategy/business development, strategic planning in the financial services industry, go-to-market
  • Profound knowledge in Sustainability Business, i.e. Energy Transition, Critical Materials, Transportation, Digital Infrastructure
  • Experienced in leading and participating in cross-functional teams and ability to mobilize resources, providing clear expectations amidst change
  • External market experience in managing stakeholders, market trends, and commercial arrangements in fast developing market environments
• Ways of working
  • Ability to highly motivate and lead a team to reach strong performance. Professional way of and experienced in communicating with international senior management. Leverage market/internal insights to influence stakeholders with compelling business cases
  • Demonstrable experience of working within an international, matrix environment as well as working with international, virtual teams
  • Please be aware that 10% travel is required for this role
• Languages
  • In addition to your native language, you are proficient in English and German

You are much more than your qualifications, and we believe in the potential of every single candidate. We look forward to getting to know you!

At Siemens, we believe that feeling valued and included is the foundation for doing great work. That\'s why we aim to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, and where individual perspectives and experiences are celebrated. Our commitment to fairness and respect extends to every applicant.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from persons with disabilities. In the case of equal qualifications, severely disabled applicants and applicants with equivalent status will be given preference.

About us

Siemens Financial Services Equity Finance (SFS EQ) offers a broad variety of financing solutions, spanning from traditional equity project finance to platforms, fund structures and to investments in growth companies, empowering business models in renewable energies, digital infrastructure, decarbonizing transportation and industries, as well as other sustainable business fields.

SFS EQ is a highly ambitious business in a fast-changing environment. We are looking for a creative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial manager to lead our business development and strategic initiatives. You will be responsible to develop and execute a global strategy and initiatives along our four key priorities profitability, order intake for Siemens Industrial businesses, sustainability, and resilience.

We are life-long learners who believe in our purpose to benefit the society by transforming the everyday. We enjoy challenges and continually bring diversity of thought and experience to the table that are key to our success. Join our team and let's develop what will be important tomorrow!

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