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 workstreams 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.

What will you do?

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 workstreams.
• 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.

Key responsibilities:

• 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 workstreams.
• 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 workstreams.
• Support regional strategy development through market analysis, strategic assessments and structured recommendations, including selected strategic initiatives and market-entry opportunities.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 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.
• Strong project management skills.
• 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.
• Fluent English (essential).

Other desirable qualifications:

• Equivalent professional expertise will also be considered.
• Additional SEMEA languages will be considered an advantage.

What do we offer?

• The opportunity to join an international and multicultural environment.
• Direct involvement in strategic growth and expansion projects.
• Exposure to M&A transactions and international transformation projects.
• Direct interaction with senior management, Global M&A and different corporate functions.
• Participation in cross-border projects across the SEMEA region.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities within a multinational organisation.
• A dynamic working environment with high-impact strategic projects.
• The opportunity to contribute directly to DEKRA’s inorganic growth and strategic development.

If you are looking for a new professional challenge and would like to develop your career in a dynamic, innovative and international environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

At DEKRA, we believe that diversity drives innovation and success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace based on respect, equal opportunities and the appreciation of talent in all its forms.