M&A and Strategy Expert - SEMEA; m​/f​/d

At DEKRA, we are continuing to grow and are looking for an M&A & Strategic Growth Expert – SEMEA (m/f/d) to support the region’s inorganic growth and strategic development across Southern Europe, the Middle East and Africa (SEMEA).

The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying and evaluating acquisition opportunities, coordinating transaction work streams and supporting post-merger integration activities.

The position will work closely with Global M&A, country management and relevant corporate functions
, providing fact-based analysis and recommendations to support regional management in strategic decision-making.

As an M&A & Strategic Growth Expert – SEMEA (m/f/d), you will independently contribute to complex M&A projects and strategic initiatives across the SEMEA region.

Your key activities will include:

• Identifying, screening and prioritising potential acquisition opportunities.
• Conducting market mapping and analysing industries, competitors and market-entry opportunities.
• Developing financial models, valuations, business cases and scenario analyses.
• Coordinating due diligence processes and assigned transaction work streams.
• Supporting the execution of M&A transactions and negotiation preparation.
• Supporting post-merger integration planning and implementation.
• Contributing to regional strategy development and strategic projects.

• Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets in line with regional and global priorities.
• Analyse relevant markets, industries, competitors and growth opportunities.
• Conduct strategic, commercial and operational assessments of potential transactions.
• Develop financial models, valuations, business cases and scenario analyses in cooperation with Finance and Global M&A.
• Coordinate assigned commercial, financial, legal, tax, HR and operational due diligence work streams.
• Identify material transaction risks, dependencies and value-creation opportunities and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders and external advisers throughout assigned transaction processes.
• Support negotiation preparation and the review of transaction documentation, including relevant commercial elements of the SPA.
• Develop integration plans and roadmaps for completed acquisitions and coordinate cross-functional integration work streams.
• Support regional strategy development through market analysis, strategic assessments and structured recommendations, including selected strategic initiatives and market-entry opportunities.

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering or a comparable discipline.
• 6–10 years of relevant experience in Corporate Development, M&A, Transaction Services, Private Equity, Strategy Consulting or Corporate Strategy.
• Demonstrated experience in cross-border acquisitions and complex due diligence or integration projects.
• Advanced knowledge of corporate development and M&A processes.
• Strong experience in due diligence and post-merger integration.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation and investment‑case capabilities.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills across countries and functions.
• Strong analytical and structured thinking.
• Strategic mindset and strong business acumen.
• Excellent stakeholder management and coordination capabilities.
• Results‑oriented approach.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with senior management, acquisition targets and professional advisers.
• High degree of autonomy and ability to work in an international and multicultural environment.
• Equivalent professional expertise will also be considered.
• Additional SEMEA languages will be considered an advantage.

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