Senior M&A Manager (m/f/d)

Fuelling tomorrow – that is our mission. The mobility of the future needs innovative solutions. The Energy market of the future needs people who can make things happen. The future of energy needs: you.Let’s shape the future of the energy industry together!For our the Mergers & Acquisitions team within the Strategy & Corporate Development department at company headquarters in Hamburg’s HafenCity, we are looking for you to start as soon as possible asSenior M&A Manager (m/f/d) Our offer to you:Work-life balance: 38.75 working hours per week with 30 days annual leaveAbility to work freely: flexible working hours and individual remote work arrangementRemuneration and additional benefits: Profit sharing, 13 salaries, holiday pay, travel allowance, etcSupport in various life situations: through our partner PME Family Service, offering support in life crises as well as professional advice on work-related and personal matters, such as childcare, elder care, and moreSecurity and provisions: accident insurance also covering private accidents; excellent employer’s contribution to your company pension scheme; Lifetime Account with opportunities to save for sabbaticals or early retirementHealth: Subsidized membership with EGYM Wellpass, providing access to a wide range of sports facilities across Germany, as well as online courses in fitness, nutrition and meditation; free access to the Headspace app; bicycle leasingLearning & Development: support on your individual development path with internal and external training opportunitiesNetworking: Networks within the company to establish cross-team and international connections, as well as company eventsOpen corporate culture: at heart, a family-owned company with drive, a culture of lived tolerance, speak-up mentality and strong team spirit on the path to a green futureModern collaborative office: with a subsidized employee restaurant, open-plan office concept and views of the Elbe River and the harbourHere’s what you can look forward to:As a Senior M&A Manager (m/f/d), you will play a key role in executing Mabanaft’s ambitious growth strategy to lead the energy transition. Reporting directly to the Head of Mergers & Acquisitions, you will work closely with the Mabanaft Leadership Team to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic transactions that drive our business forward. Collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners, you will help shape our portfolio and contribute to long-term value creation in a dynamic and future-oriented environment.Your Tasks In a Nutshell:M&A Project Execution: Lead and/or support the end-to-end execution of domestic and international M&A projects, with a focus on buy-side transactions. This includes project steering, stakeholder management, financial modeling, preparation of decision papers for senior leadership, and negotiation of transaction documentation.Integration Planning: Collaborate with the Transformation Office to plan and prepare integration activities, ensuring seamless alignment with business objectives.Strategic Planning: Support the development of group and segmental M&A strategies, providing valuable insights to shape our long-term growth agenda.Target Identification & Analysis: Work closely with business segments to identify and analyze potential acquisition targets, driving strategic expansion opportunities.Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvement of internal M&A capabilities and governance, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Represent the M&A function in cross-functional initiatives, working closely with departments such as strategy, treasury, finance, and transformation. What helps you to fulfil this role:Experience: At least five years of M&A experience within an investment bank, boutique advisory firm, or corporate M&A function, with a strong track record in deal execution.Key Skills: Advanced financial modeling capabilities, strong analytical and conceptual skills, and solid business acumen to support strategic decision-making.Industry Knowledge: Profound understanding of the energy sector, particularly in conventional liquid and gaseous molecules as well as emerging “new energy” products.Education: A qualifying academic degree with an excellent academic background in a relevant field.Language Skills: Excellent communication skills in English are essential; German language skills would be an advantage.With these characteristics you fit perfectly with us:Collaborative Team Player: You thrive in a team-oriented environment, demonstrating high social competence and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.Pragmatic Problem-Solver: You approach challenges with a hands-on mentality, focusing on practical solutions and driving projects forward efficiently.Strong Communicator: You possess excellent communication and presentation skills, enabling you to influence and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.Resilient Project Manager: You have a strong project management skillset, capable of organizing and delivering complex projects under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.Even if you do not fulfil all of the above requirements, we encourage you to apply if you believe your experience will add value to our team.You feel this could be a match?We look forward to receiving your application, including your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date via the application form on our website. If you have any questions, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at the following email address: more about our mission, vision and values: Mabanaft – Our purpose, mission, vision & valuesSummaryLocation: Hamburg – Am StrandkaiType: Full time