The Corporate M&A department is at the heart ofDHL Group's growth and transformation journey,driving high-impact mergers and acquisitions that shape the future of the business. This team plays a pivotal role in identifying and executing strategic opportunities, managing complex transactions, and unlocking value through insightful financial analysis and risk management.
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled M&A Professional with 2–4 years of experience in M&A, ideally gained at a top-tier Investment Bank. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in deal-making, valuation, and strategic thinking to deliver results and to work on strategic deals that shape the future of our Group, combining your analytical expertise with dynamic project execution.
(Senior) Manager Corporate M&A (m/f/x)
Bonn | Full-time | Permanent
Main Tasks:
- Deal Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement M&A strategies aligned with corporate objectives. Lead the end-to-end deal process, including target identification, due diligence, valuation, negotiation, and integration planning.Nice to have
- Market Analysis: Conduct comprehensive market research and competitive analysis to identify potential acquisition or divestiture opportunities.
- Financial Modeling & Valuation: Build and analyze financial models to assess the value and impact of potential transactions on business performance.
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal teams (strategy, finance, tax, legal, etc.) and external advisors (investment banks, consultants, legal counsels) to ensure seamless transaction execution.
- Risk Assessment: Identify, analyze, and mitigate risks associated with M&A transactions, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and governance standards.
- Integration Planning: Support on post-merger integration processes to ensure synergies are realized and cultural alignment is achieved across merged entities.Nice to have
- Reporting & Presentation: Prepare and deliver presentations to Senior Executives and Corporate Board members on M&A opportunities, deal progress, and strategic recommendations.
- Trend Monitoring: Stay updated on industry trends, M&A activity, and regulatory changes to proactively identify growth opportunities.
This role demands strategic vision, strong analytical capabilities, exceptional negotiation skills, and the ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
Professional Requirements:
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s in Finance, Business, or Economics; MBA or certifications (CFA/CPA) preferred.
- Experience: 2-4+ years in Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Corporate M&A.
- Technical Skills: Expertise in financial modeling, valuation methods, due diligence, and M&A legal/tax implications.
- Research Skills:comprehensive market research and competitive analysis skills
- Strategic Acumen: Ability to align M&A activities with corporate strategy, leveraging industry trends and market insights.
- Leadership & Communication: Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills for engaging senior executives and stakeholders.
- Project Management: Experience in managing cross-functional teams and multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Global Expertise: Familiarity with international transactions, regulatory frameworks, and cultural dynamics in cross-border deals.
- Language Skills: Very good knowledge of English, knowledge of German is desirable.
Personal Requirements:
- Sharp analytical and strategic thinking.
- Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- Resilience and adaptability under pressure.
- High attention to detail and precision.
- Global mindset with cultural sensitivity.
Your benefits
- Flexibility: We offer up to 3 days/week of flexible remote work, along with flexible working hours without core hours. The arrangements may vary depending on the task and role.
- Well-Being: Fun, team spirit, and health are crucial factors. Therefore, within the company, we offer a wide range of health and preventive care services, an occupational physician and the FC Deutsche Post. Here, employees engage in sports activities together or exchange ideas.
- Family-friendly: The compatibility of family and work has many facets, such as childcare, care for family members, etc. We support this, for example, through kindergarten places as well as the Betreuungs- und Erholungswerk (support and recreation program).
- Mobility: We move not only letters or parcels but also our employees through offerings such as company bicycles, job tickets and possibly company cars.
- Location: The Post Campus brings together people from more than 60 countries. The Post Tower is easily accessible by car, public transportation and bicycle. To facilitate the workday, the campus offers amenities such as parking spaces, post office, café, canteen and more.
- Onboarding: Individual onboarding, training on the job, networking, a dedicated certified program, etc., lay the foundation for a successful start at DHL Group.
- Development opportunities: We offer numerous development opportunities through a comprehensive training landscape, junior talent programs, coaching etc.
- Social commitment: Through global corporate programs, we improve the educational and career opportunities for young people and engage in disaster management at airports. We also contribute to local environmental protection and aid projects initiated by employees on a voluntary basis.
- What else? Company pension plan, social counseling, inclusion consulting, cleaning service, insurance cooperation, corporate discounts, events, sabbaticals and much more!
About DHL Group
Without the commitment, creativity and know-how of our employees worldwide, the success of DHL Group would not be possible. Get to know us and become part of our team.
Apply now with your complete documents, stating your salary expectations, using the application button. For further information, please visit careers.dhl.com. For initial personal contact and any questions, please contact Sven Roetzel (sven.roetzel@dhl.com).
We look forward to receiving your application*.
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*At DHL Group, applications from all individuals are welcome, regardless of age, gender, origin, religion or physical attributes.