M&A Analyst (m/f/d) - #2766861

As the European market leader in the laboratory diagnostics sector, the SYNLAB group has been operating within a strong inter­national network of laboratory doctors and specialists since 2010. Approximately 24.000 employees in 22 countries dedicate their efforts in laboratory diagnostics to human medicine.

Responsibilities:

• Support the M&A team throughout the entire process for selected acquisition or divestment projects, coordinating internal functions, country management and external advisors from initial assessment through signing and closing.
• Target identification: identify, screen and evaluate potential acquisition opportunities with the support of the local management in line with SYNLAB M&A strategy
• Deal sourcing: participate to the discussions and negotiations with sellers or potential partners
• Investment case preparation: analyze financial data, prepare financial models and prepare investment case to be presented to SYNLAB Investment Comitee
• Investment committee liaison: prepare project decision materials for investment committee, ensuring and managing internal approvals process
• Due diligence lead: manage the due diligence process both on buy side (selection and supervision of the advisors) or sell side project (data-room setup and management, Q&A, etc.)
• Legal transaction documentation: Coordinate, negotiate and execute transactions in cooperation with the legal team
• Go-to person: acting as one of the potential point of contact within the M&A team for Group headquarter employees.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business administration or an equivalent graduate degree, ideally with a focus on Finance, Corporate Finance or Accounting.
• 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in M&A (ideally investment banking or transaction services, controlling or auditing, interacting with banks, lawyers and external advisors is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of financial analysis, financial modeling, company valuation and reporting, along with experience in market analysis and competitive intelligence.
• Experience in cross-border transactions and multiple stakeholder management
• Native German and proficient English language skills. Knowledge of a third language would be an advantage.
• Strong analytical, entrepreneurial, communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills. An organised, independent and solution-focused approach, with integrity and initiative.
• Excellent MS Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
• Flexibility and readiness to travel as needed are expected.

You can expect from us:

• A demanding, varied and challenging activity in a successful and fast-growing international company
• Space for an independent and self-sufficient way of working
• A friendly and open working atmosphere
• An expert environment with flat hierarchies and short ways for decisions
• A dynamic team that is looking forward to meeting you!