Head of Corporate Strategy & M&A (m/f/d)

You want to have true impact working for one of Europe’s leading automotive classifieds? You bring relevant Strategy and M&A experience you now want to leverage in an entrepreneurial and digital environment, and you are smart, hungry and rolling up your sleeves? Join us as Head of Corporate Strategy & M&A!

A career driven by you. Join AutoScout24 Group and experience life in the fast lane. We’re not just leading the market; we’re creating it. We’re constantly innovating, evolving and transforming things for our customers. We’re driven, ambitious and determined to do our best work, together. For a career that doesn’t stand still, where you can put your ideas in the driving seat and change the way the world moves, join our international community.

What you’ll do

• Develop and iterate our Corporate Strategy and identify focus area for M&A together with senior stakeholders and x-functional teams
• Build up a deal flow and be the first contact point for new M&A deals
• Assess M&A opportunities in terms of business model and fit with our corporate strategy together with x-functional internal teams across our markets
• Lead due diligence, research, analysis and documentation of transactions
• Manage and advise on transactions from origination through to execution, with a high degree of autonomy
• Manage internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure clear accountability and progress remains on track
• Prepare and present investment case materials to our investment committee, management team and share holders
• Post-M&A: oversee acquisitions and support the delivery of synergies

What you should bring

• 3 - 6 years experience in transaction advisory, execution or strategy consulting experience in a top consultancy, investment bank, investment firm or similar corporate function
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to align cross functional teams behind a strategy
• Relevant track record in managing and supporting earlier stages of transaction lifecycle from origination to due diligence (mergers, acquisitions, divestments, JVs)
• Strong analytical and modelling skills
• Team player with excellent verbal and written skills and demonstrated experience in communicating and influencing senior stakeholders
• Strong judgement and critical thinking skills, with the ability to articulate and present points of view and ideas effectively
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment
• You have successfully completed your studies in economics, law, business or another related field
• Fluency in English, German is a plus

A culture of growth

With over 50 nationalities represented, we’re proud to welcome people of all backgrounds to our growing community, and we’re always finding new ways to help people feel welcomed and included. Here, you’ll have the tools, training and support you need to work in a way that suits you, learn new skills and reach your potential.

For a career where you can drive our business and shape your future, apply now.