Business Lead M&A (m/f/d) in Berlin

Deals. Structure. Execution.

We help shape growth stories by combining hands-on company building, a strong M&A track record, tech DNA, and deep sector expertise.

Develop X is a specialized M&A advisory firm.

As an independent advisor, we support investors, management teams, and corporates across the entire M&A process — from target identification through valuation and due diligence to negotiation and closing.

We think about transactions consistently from our clients' desired outcome backward: a robust equity story, a cleanly structured deal, and seamless execution.

Our work spans deal sourcing, the management of complex transaction processes, and successful contract signing — with direct influence on investment decisions and transaction outcomes.

• Your Mandate
• Transaction Execution End-to-End
• You lead buy- and sell-side M&A transactions from target identification through closing.
• You coordinate due diligence processes (commercial, financial, legal) in close collaboration with internal and external experts.
• Deal Structuring & Valuation
• You prepare company valuations, financial models, and transaction structures.
• You develop decision papers for management, investors, and governing bodies.
• You prepare compelling transaction marketing materials, including information memoranda (IMs) and teasers.
• Exit Readiness
• You assess our clients' equity story for exit readiness and identify remaining value creation potential ahead of a sale process.
• You prepare management teams and shareholders for buyer expectations, supporting vendor due diligence and exit storytelling.
• Negotiation & Stakeholder Management
• You act as the central point of contact for investors, target companies, banks, lawyers, and auditors.
• You negotiate term sheets, LOIs, and purchase agreements (SPAs), confidently representing your clients' interests.
• Deal Sourcing & Origination
• You identify and assess M&A opportunities against defined investment criteria.
• You build and maintain a network of target companies, intermediaries, and market participants.
• Project & Team Leadership
• You lead transaction teams, managing timelines as well as external advisors and internal stakeholders.
• You actively contribute to the ongoing development of internal M&A processes, tools, and standards.
• What We Expect

✔ 4–7 Years of M&A Experience – in investment banking, transaction advisory, private equity, corporate development, or M&A-focused strategy consulting.

✔ Strong Transaction Expertise – confident command of company valuation, financial modeling, and deal structuring.

✔ Process Management Experience – managing due diligence processes, data rooms, advisors, and audit teams.

✔ Analytical Precision – excellent Excel and Power Point skills combined with strong quantitative acumen.

✔ Negotiation Strength & Presence – confident presence with management, investors, and external parties; results-driven and closing-oriented.

✔ Ownership Mindset – experience structuring and leading transaction teams independently in fast-paced environments.

✔ Academic Background – strong academic track record in business administration, finance, or a comparable discipline. Fluent in German and English.

• What You Gain
• Ownership of the full transaction process from day one
• Direct exposure to investors, management, and external advisors
• Insight into diverse industries, deal types, and transaction sizes
• An entrepreneurial environment with genuine accountability
• Access to a strong network within the German M&A and private equity ecosystem
• A clear, accelerated growth trajectory
• 🗓 Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid (Munich, Berlin, Hamburg)

📩 If you want to drive M&A transactions where strategic clarity meets execution strength — let's talk.

👉 Applications to

guelay. elsner@developx. com