Senior Project Lead Mergers & Acquisitions (m/f/d)

Location: Berlin
Type: permanent

As Senior Project Lead Mergers & Acquisitions (m/f/d), you will be responsible for the entire execution of transactions, including planning, managing, and overseeing M&A projects. You will conduct due diligence, company valuations, and risk analyses. Additionally, you will be responsible for contract negotiations and structuring transactions in coordination with the legal department. You will manage external consultants and investment banks, and regularly report to management on the progress and risks of the projects.

What you will do:

Expert on the M&A team: You take responsibility for the entire execution of M&A transactions
Project management: You plan, manage and control M&A projects, including budgeting, scheduling and quality assurance. You manage and are the contact person for external advisors, investment banks and due diligence teams
Due diligence and analysis: You lead and conduct due diligence reviews and analyse financial, legal and operational aspects of potential transactions
Company valuation: You lead detailed company valuations and support your team in carrying out these valuations
Contract negotiation and structuring: You prepare negotiations, conduct and structure transactions, including drafting M&A contracts and coordinating with the legal department
Risk management: You identify, assess and manage risks in connection with M&A transactions
Reporting: You report regularly to the EVP M&A and the Management Board on the progress of projects, risks and prospects

What you will bring:

University degree in economics, finance, business administration, law or equivalent
Long-term experience in the M&A sector in leading roles, e.g. investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, management consulting
Experience in managing and executing M&A transactions, including due diligence, company valuation, contract negotiations and integration
Experience in working with executives and external advisors
Experience in due diligence and risk management
Negotiation skills and the ability to structure and lead complex transactions
Strong communication and analytical skills
Very good written and spoken German and English skills

About us:

Securing Energy for Europe – it’s a simple statement, with a bold ambition. SEFE is not just our name but also encompasses everything that drives us. To accomplish this, we’re taking immediate action to secure gas supply – but also looking forward, to exploring our role in the European energy transformation and how we can contribute to a stable and sustainable future.

SEFE, an international energy company, ensures the security of supply and drives the decarbonisation of its customers. SEFE’s activities span the energy value chain, from origination and trading to sales, transport and storage. Through its decades-long expertise in trading and the development of its LNG business, SEFE has become one of the most important suppliers to industrial customers in Europe, with an annual sales volume of 200 TWh of gas and power. Its 50,000 customers range from small businesses to municipalities and multinational organisations. By investing in clean energies and especially in the hydrogen ecosystem, SEFE is contributing to the energy transition. The company employs around 2,000 people globally and is owned by the Federal Government of Germany.

Join SEFE and help us secure gas supply across Europe and shape a better, more sustainable tomorrow.

Securing energy – now and for the future.

Our benefits:

We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces diversity and fosters the development of knowledge, skills and experience. Whatever your role, you’ll find an open, welcoming atmosphere that empowers you and recognises your contribution. Right from the start, we offer you great freedom of action and early assumption of responsibility in an exciting international working environment. In addition to targeted support for your professional and personal qualifications, you will receive numerous company benefits, such as: