Vice President M&A

KMP Placements LLP; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading advisory firm in Frankfurt is seeking a Vice President M&A to lead multiple transactions and serve as a key contact for clients and investors. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience, strong communication skills in German and English, and a proven track record in M&A execution. This role offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic business environment.

Leistungen

Competitive fixed salary

Performance-based bonus

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifikationen

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in M&A advisory, investment banking or corporate finance.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully executed transactions.
• Full professional proficiency in German and English; additional languages are an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Take end-to-end responsibility for the execution of M&A transactions across multiple mandates.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients and investors during live transactions.
• Serve as a trusted leader and mentor for a high-performing, ambitious team.

Kenntnisse

Change Management

Financial Services

Analysis Skills

Negotiation

Senior Leadership

Leadership Experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor's, Master's, MBA or PhD in Business, Economics, Finance

Jobbeschreibung

Plantrs Vice President M&A

About the Role

As Vice President M&A you will play a pivotal leadership role in the execution and success of multiple M&A transactions simultaneously. You will act as a key interface between clients, investors, senior leadership and deal teams taking ownership of transactions from origination through closing.

This role is ideal for an experienced M&A professional who combines technical excellence, strategic judgment and leadership capability and who is ready to step into a role with significant responsibility, visibility and long-term growth potential within a high-performing advisory environment.

Responsibilities

Deal Execution & Leadership

• Take end-to-end responsibility for the execution of M&A transactions across multiple mandates in parallel
• Lead deal teams throughout the full transaction lifecycle from pitch and preparation through signing and closing
• Support Partners and Managing Directors while independently managing workstreams and client interactions

Client & Investor Interface

• Act as a primary point of contact for clients and investors during live transactions
• Maintain full oversight of all commercial, financial and process-related aspects of each deal
• Confidently represent the firm in complex discussions and negotiations at senior decision-maker level

Team Development

• Serve as a trusted leader and mentor for a high-performing, ambitious team
• Ensure effective knowledge transfer, coaching and professional development of junior team members
• Foster a collaborative, high-standards culture focused on excellence and accountability

Strategic Contribution

• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of M&A processes and transaction execution standards
• Support the development of the firm’s long‑term strategic direction and market positioning

Business Development & Network Expansion

• Continuously expand and leverage your professional network
• Actively support senior leadership in business development origination and client relationship growth

Technical Excellence

• Provide strategic and technical guidance on financial modeling, valuation, business plans, equity stories and transaction documentation
• Ensure the highest analytical and qualitative standards across all deal materials

Your Profile

Professional Experience

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in M&A advisory, investment banking or corporate finance
• Demonstrated track record of successfully executed transactions

Education

• Bachelors, Masters, MBA or PhD in Business, Economics, Finance or a comparable discipline
• Strong academic performance with a clear focus on corporate finance and transactions

Leadership & Mindset

• Entrepreneurial, proactive and ownership‑driven personality
• Strong team player with the ability to lead, motivate and develop others

Communication & Negotiation

• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills
• Confident communicator at C‑level even in challenging or high‑pressure situations
• Full professional proficiency in German and English; additional languages are an advantage

Analytical Strength

• Exceptional financial and strategic analytical capabilities
• Highly structured, detail‑oriented, reliable and execution‑focused

Why You Should Join

Meaningful Responsibility & Visibility

• Take real ownership of transactions and play a central role in high‑impact deals
• Direct exposure to clients, investors and senior leadership from day one

Outstanding Deal Flow

• Work on a consistently high volume of live transactions across industries and geographies
• Be actively involved in both execution and origination

Boutique Excellence with Market Leadership

• Combine the agility and responsibility of a boutique with the market standing of a top‑tier advisory platform
• Small, high‑quality teams with short decision paths and flat hierarchies

Attractive Compensation

• Competitive fixed salary plus performance‑based bonus reflecting your contribution and seniority

Professional Growth & Career Progression

• Clear merit‑based career path with long‑term development opportunities
• Continuous feedback, structured development and strong mentorship from experienced dealmakers

Culture & Environment

• Collaborative, performance‑driven and respectful working culture
• Regular team events and a dynamic office environment in one of Europe’s leading financial hubs

Key Skills

• Change Management
• Financial Services
• Growing Experience
• Managed Care
• Management Experience
• Analysis Skills
• Senior Leadership
• Performance Management
• Process Management
• Leadership Experience
• Negotiation
• Analytics

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1