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

With more than 1,400 employees, the Powerlines Group is one of Europe's leading providers in the electrification of rail infrastructure for local mass transit and mainline and a long-standing, reliable partner in the construction of energy transmission infrastructure. In the eMobility business segment, we are a solution provider in the field of electric mobility for truck and bus depots.
Powerlines Group is part of EQUANS - one of the world's leading providers of multi-technical services with over 90,000 employees in 20 countries around the globe.
Powerlines Group GmbH is looking for you in the area of Mergers & Acquisitions / Business Development / Origination in Central and Northern Europe (strong focus Germany).

(Senior) Manager Corporate M&A & Origination

We are seeking a (Senior) Manager Corporate M&A & Origination to support our corporate growth initiatives thus enabling sustainable growth based on a defined “Outdoor Infrastructure Strategy” enabling the European Energy Transition. This role will play a critical part in identifying, analyzing, and executing mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and other strategic investments. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, hands-on mentality and a passion for strategic business development.

• Responsibility for corporate M&A origination and execution central and northern Europe (focus Germany, Austria and UK): Identification and active approach (target sourcing) of potential targets (owners, family businesses, developers, operators).
• Scouting local opportunities (e.g. company successions, portfolio deals, decentralised infrastructure projects) and establishing systematic lead pipelines.
• Establishing and maintaining a network of banks and working closely with investment banks and advisors.
• Control and operational transaction / project management (lead management, schedule, budget, coordination of internal and external consultants).
• Preparation of a thorough basis for decision-making (investment memorandum, financial and risk analysis, concerns, considerations) for the Investment Committee and senior management.
• Close coordination and collaboration with internal stakeholders (legal, finance, controlling and business units).
• Responsibility for direct external interfaces and negotiations with sellers/interested parties.
• Support for post-merger/integration process in close cooperation with the operational units (PMI coaching if necessary).

• Completed degree (business administration, industrial engineering, law or similar); ideally MBA/CFA or comparable additional qualification.
• As a minimum 4 to 8 years (or more) of relevant experience in corporate M&A, investment banking or private equity with proven origination experience.
• Proven successful M&A transaction experience particularly in German-speaking countries.
• In-depth industry knowledge in energy transition and/or rail infrastructure (operations, asset management, infrastructure projects).
• Practical experience in transaction management and preparation of IC documents; excellent Excel, PowerPoint and financial modelling skills.
• Strong network of banks, M&A advisors and relevant market participants in Germany.
• Affinity for numbers, analytical judgement and communication skills.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial approach to work, high level of personal responsibility and strong communication skills.
• Business fluent in German (C1 Level) and fluent English are a must. Willingness to travel on a regular basis within Europe and regular presence in the headquarters in Austria.

• Permanent employment in a steadily growing company that employs more than 1,400 people across Europe.
• As a stable and successful company in a growing market, we offer our employees long-term and secure job prospects.
• Our inhouse PowerAcademy will support you in your personal and professional development and will ensure that you are well prepared for all challenges the future might bring.
• The role requires local presence in Germany as well as regular engagement with the Austria headquarters; the workplace location in Germany will be agreed on.
• Our mission in the M&A field is to identify strategic acquisition and investment targets, implement and integrate them successfully and consequently deliver sustainable growth. We offer you the opportunity to play an active part in this process and proactively shaping market developments in Germany.