Business Lead M&A (m​/f​/o

Business Lead M&A (m/f/d)

Deals. Structure. Execution.

We help shape growth stories by combining hands-on company building, a strong M&A track record, tech DNA, and deep sector expertise.

DevelopX is a specialized M&A advisory firm. As an independent advisor, we support investors, management teams, and corporates across the entire M&A process — from target identification through valuation and due diligence to negotiation and closing. We think about transactions consistently from our clients' desired outcome backward: a robust equity story, a cleanly structured deal, and seamless execution.

Our work spans deal sourcing, the management of complex transaction processes, and successful contract signing — with direct influence on investment decisions and transaction outcomes.

• You lead buy- and sell-side M&A transactions from target identification through closing.
• You coordinate due diligence processes (commercial, financial, legal) in close collaboration with internal and external experts.

• You prepare company valuations, financial models, and transaction structures.
• You develop decision papers for management, investors, and governing bodies.
• You prepare compelling transaction marketing materials, including information memoranda (IMs) and teasers.

• You assess our clients' equity story for exit readiness and identify remaining value creation potential ahead of a sale process.
• You prepare management teams and shareholders for buyer expectations, supporting vendor due diligence and exit storytelling.

• You act as the central point of contact for investors, target companies, banks, lawyers, and auditors.
• You negotiate term sheets, LOIs, and purchase agreements (SPAs), confidently representing your clients' interests.

• You identify and assess M&A opportunities against defined investment criteria.
• You build and maintain a network of target companies, intermediaries, and market participants.

• You lead transaction teams, managing timelines as well as external advisors and internal stakeholders.
• You actively contribute to the ongoing development of internal M&A processes, tools, and standards.

• 4–7 Years of M&A Experience – in investment banking, transaction advisory, private equity, corporate development, or M&A-focused strategy consulting.
• Strong Transaction Expertise – confident command of company valuation, financial modeling, and deal structuring.
• Process Management Experience – managing due diligence processes, data rooms, advisors, and audit teams.
• Analytical Precision – excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills combined with strong quantitative acumen.
• Negotiation Strength & Presence – confident presence with management, investors, and external parties; results-driven and closing-oriented.
• Ownership Mindset – experience structuring and leading transaction teams independently in fast-paced environments.
• Academic Background – strong academic track record in business administration, finance, or a comparable discipline. Fluent in German and English.

• Ownership of the full transaction process from day one
• Direct exposure to investors, management, and external advisors
• Insight into diverse industries, deal types, and transaction sizes
• An entrepreneurial environment with genuine accountability
• Access to a strong network within the German M&A and private equity ecosystem
• A clear, accelerated growth trajectory