Head of M&A, Payments - Remote Europe

Jobgether; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work across Europe

Job summary

Pallas, via our partner, is seeking a Head of M&A based in the Netherlands to lead the full M&A lifecycle in the payments sector.

You will coordinate internal teams and external advisers, assess opportunities, perform due diligence and valuation, and present clear recommendations to senior decision-makers.

This senior, hands‑on role offers substantial responsibility, international exposure and the chance to shape growth through strategic acquisitions.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading and executing M&A deals.
• Strong financial analysis, valuation, modelling skills.
• Experience in payments/fintech/financial services is desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead full M&A lifecycle from opportunity assessment to deal completion.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders, specialist teams and external advisers.
• Conduct financial and commercial assessments identifying opportunities and risks.
• Prepare investment proposals and present recommendations to senior decision-makers.
• Identify and manage risks throughout the transaction process.
• Maintain oversight of multiple active transactions.
• Coordinate post-completion handovers and ensure smooth transfer of responsibilities.
• Mentor transaction team members and drive execution standards.

Skills

M&A leadership

Financial modelling

Due diligence

Stakeholder management

Deal execution

Strategic thinking

English fluency

Job description

Pallas, via our partner, is seeking a Head of M&A based in the Netherlands to lead the full M&A lifecycle in the payments sector.

You will coordinate internal teams and external advisers, assess opportunities, perform due diligence and valuation, and present clear recommendations to senior decision-makers.

This senior, hands‑on role offers substantial responsibility, international exposure and the chance to shape growth through strategic acquisitions.