Mergers & Acquisitions Manager

ASML; Veldhoven; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ASML is seeking an M&A manager to support the full transaction lifecycle, including identifying targets, financial modeling, due diligence, and cross-functional execution. You will report to the Head of M&A and help drive growth through strategic investments and partnerships.

The role requires 7+ years in investment banking, PE, corporate development or related fields, with an undergraduate degree in business or finance; a graduate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, management consulting or similar M&A or strategic partnership roles.
• Undergraduate degree in business, economics, finance, or similar is required; graduate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market, industry, and competitor assessments to identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets consistent with ASML’s strategic priorities.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models & valuation analyses to evaluate transactions and present data-driven recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate and support end-to-end due diligence activities across all ASML functions involved in the transaction process.
• Build strong relationships across the organization and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless transaction execution.
• Ensure consistency and alignment throughout the M&A lifecycle by managing each step of the process, securing stakeholder buy-in, and integrating insights from business leaders, corporate functions, and external advisors.
• Work with exceptional attention to detail and strong time-management skills, leading multiple workstreams simultaneously while balancing competing priorities and stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation (DCF/comps)

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical reasoning

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in business/economics/finance

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Introduction to the job

As mergers & acquisitions (M&A) manager, you will support key activities across the entire transaction lifecycle related to possible mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other strategic investments.

Role and responsibilities

In this role, you will report directly to the Head of M&A. You will apply strategic, analytical, and transactional skills to support the identification and execution of growth opportunities across ASML.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Conduct in-depth market, industry, and competitor assessments to identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets consistent with ASML’s strategic priorities
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models & valuation analyses to evaluate transactions and present clear, data‑driven recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Coordinate and support end‑to‑end due diligence activities across all ASML functions involved in the transaction process
• Build strong relationships across the organization and collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless transaction execution
• Ensure consistency and alignment throughout the M&A lifecycle by managing each step of the process, securing stakeholder buy‑in, and integrating insights from business leaders, corporate functions, and external advisors
• Work with exceptional attention to detail and strong time‑management skills, leading multiple workstreams simultaneously while balancing competing priorities and stakeholder expectations

Education and experience

• 7+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, management consulting or similar M&A or strategic partnership roles
• Undergraduate degree in business, economics, finance, or similar is required; graduate degree preferred

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way to do that. You won’t work in a silo. Instead, you’ll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you’ll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You’ll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.

• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical abilities with attention to detail and strong understanding of corporate finance, financial statements and valuation techniques (DCF, comparables, precedent transactions)
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment, excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to create concise reports and presentations
• Excellent analytical and problem structuring skills and the ability to go into detail when the situation requires to do so
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a cross‑functional team, self‑starter with a high degree of motivation, reliability, and personal initiative

Inclusion and diversity

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

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