Group Mergers and Acquisitions Expert (M/F)

American President Lines; Marseille; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global leader in shipping and logistics is seeking a Group Mergers and Acquisitions Expert (M/F) to guide strategic development projects from their headquarters in Marseille. The role requires a Master's degree, with at least 5 years of experience in M&A or investment banking. You will be responsible for identifying and implementing strategic initiatives, conducting market analysis, and leading transaction processes. Fluency in English and French is essential. You will work in a dynamic environment with strong interpersonal and project management skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in M&A, investment banking, or financial due diligence.
• Extensive knowledge of partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, and finance.
• Experience in logistics, transportation, or infrastructure is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Identify and propose strategic initiatives for M&A.
• Conduct market analyses and competition mapping.
• Oversee all stages of transactions including due diligence.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams for project execution.
• Monitor and ensure implementation of agreements.
• Prepare files for approvals from Executive Management.

Connaissances

Proactive decision making

Strong interpersonal skills

Project management skills

Fluent English

Fluent French

Formation

Master’s degree in business or engineering

Description du poste

Group Mergers and Acquisitions Expert (M/F)

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

YOUR ROLE

As part of its strategic growth, CMA CGM is seeking a M&A Manager.
Reporting to the M&A Department of the CMA CGM Group, you will contribute to guiding strategic development projects in close collaboration with the Group’s Executive Management.
The M&A Expert reports directly to the Deputy Vice President – Head of M&A. This position is 100% based at the headquarters in Marseille.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Your main responsibilities will include identifying, proposing, and implementing strategic initiatives (in particular alliances, partnerships, divestitures, acquisitions, asset purchases, etc.) in France or abroad, working closely with the Group’s Financial Department and the heads of our various operational divisions:

• You will conduct market analyses, competition mapping, and identify potential growth targets internationally;
• You will present opportunities aligned with our growth ambitions across different markets;
• You will oversee and coordinate all stages of transactions: target evaluation, due diligence, financial modeling, valuation, negotiation, and signing of legal documentation, ensuring all associated legal, financial, and tax contingencies are considered;
• You will lead these development projects by managing multidisciplinary teams designated for each operation;
• You will monitor the implementation of agreements and contracts, ensuring commitments are properly executed;
• You will contribute to related M&A projects: structuring, financing, PPA, integration, etc.;
• You will be responsible for obtaining the necessary approvals from Executive Management by preparing files and involving the relevant operational and functional entities in compliance with internal governance processes.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Master’s degree from a business or engineering school, specializing in financial analysis.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role within an investment bank, audit firm (transaction services), or a large international corporation. Prior experience in a financial due diligence team would be appreciated.
• You have extensive knowledge of partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, international development, and finance.
• Proactive in a demanding and motivating environment, you are skilled at making informed decisions collaboratively. Dynamic and responsive, you have strong interpersonal skills and can work independently and transparently, adapting to unexpected situations.
• Experience in logistics, transportation, or infrastructure sectors would be a plus.
• Project management skills.
• Fluent and operational in English and French.