Vice President

• Vice President – M&A Advisory (Düsseldorf, Germany)
• About the Opportunity

An independent M&A and financing advisory firm is seeking a Vice President to join its growing team in Düsseldorf.

The firm advises owner-managed mid‑market companies, primarily across Software & IT, Industrials, Chemicals, Paints & Coatings, and Business Services, supporting clients on acquisitions, divestments, special situations, and financing mandates.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of transactions from origination through execution while working closely with partners in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

The firm offers direct client exposure, real responsibility, a strong deal pipeline, and clear long‑term progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end execution of mid‑market M&A transactions and financing mandates.
• Take ownership of project management, coordinating clients, investors, advisors, and other stakeholders throughout the transaction process.
• Prepare and oversee transaction materials, including teasers, long/short lists, information memoranda, management presentations, and other marketing documents.
• Manage due diligence processes, data rooms, Q&A workflows, workshops, and transaction timelines.
• Support negotiations and coordinate transaction documentation through to closing.
• Drive business development and deal origination by preparing pitch materials, developing sector expertise, and expanding professional networks.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the firm's operational and organizational development.
• Candidate Profile
• Approximately

5–7 years of experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, M&A Advisory, Corporate M&A, Transaction Services, Commercial Due Diligence, or Strategy Consulting.

• Demonstrated track record of successfully executing multiple M&A transactions.
• Strong financial analysis, market analysis, business model assessment, and commercial evaluation skills.
• Excellent project management capabilities with the ability to lead multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Advanced Excel and Power Point skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership, communication, and client management abilities.
• Fluent German and English.
• What's on Offer
• Ownership of high‑profile mid‑market M&A projects.
• Direct collaboration with experienced partners and decision‑makers.
• Strong deal flow across domestic and cross‑border transactions.
• Significant client exposure and leadership responsibility.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with flat hierarchies.
• Clear long‑term career progression within a growing advisory platform.
• Competitive compensation with an attractive performance‑based bonus structure.
• Healthy work‑life balance with flexible working arrangements.
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