Corporate Development Analyst (m/f/d)

We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business.

Job Description

THE CHALLENGE:

Execute M&A projects along full spectrum of the deal lifecycle:

• Coordinate internal operational and external advisor teams through
  • Pre-DD assessment, LoI structuring and negotiation
  • DD, transaction structuring and documentation
  • Investment committee / Board approval processes
  • First phase post-acquisition work
• Provide guidance and ensure clarity around priorities and goals of M&A projects to different functional areas and stakeholders
• Work collaboratively across functions with peers in operational teams to successfully execute M&A projects
• Compile relevant reporting to senior management and board committees

Support in the implementation of a group-wide M&A framework, incl. (i) M&A idea generation and cultivation, and (ii) M&A execution

(i) M&A idea generation and cultivation

• Implement and refine group-wide idea generation and cultivation routine, incl. standards for the inclusion of new opportunities into a pipeline; update, prioritize and progress opportunities as well; assist teams in structured market analyses and screening exercises
• Refine and generate relevant M&A dashboards to be used for status and progress reporting vis-à-vis different stakeholder groups
• Train relevant SR senior team members to input and nurture the M&A pipeline

(ii) M&A execution

• Support in refining a comprehensive framework for M&A execution, incl. e.g. guidelines for the execution of small vs. large acquisitions
• Support in defining standards for each of the relevant business functions within the SR Group incl. technology & engineering, product, sales, HR, finance, legal, tax, incl. essential DD IRL, check-lists, DD report templates as well as progress & value creation tracking
• Use best-in-class M&A process templates, incl. NDAs, LoIs, Term-Sheets, SPAs, investment case summaries

General Corporate Development support:

• Act as additional contact for M&A execution topics within the SR Group
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams including external advisors
• Prepare documentation that serve as basis for top management decisions

YOUR PROFILE:

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience working in an M&A position within a fast-paced, highly competitive, and dynamic industry, preferably working as an M&A analyst
• Proven track record of building relationships, delivering large, complex engagement and of successfully managing and guiding multiple, cross-functional teams, business executives and stakeholders
• Excellent fact-gathering and analytical skills, structured working method and safe handling of research analyses and model tasks in transactional situations
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (oral and written), experienced on board and senior executive level
• Initiative and drive, critical thinking skills
• Flexibility to travel at least 50% of time as required
• Bachelor or master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or any other related field

Additional Information

At Sportradar, we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) – we believe skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team!

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