Job Description

Traffic is our world. The products and systems of SWARCO make it safer, quicker and more comfortable.

5.500 mobility experts worldwide are working on traffic solutions for tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.

SWARCO | The Better Way. Every Day.

As a Senior Manager Strategy and M&A (part of SWARCO’s Strategy / M&A team), you will be responsible for driving corporate strategy at Group level and leading the end-to-end Mergers & Acquisitions process. From day one, you will contribute to a major global transformation program, covering a broad range of strategic initiatives and M&A activities. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders to deliver impactful projects aligned with our global business objectives and growth strategy.

• Playing a key role in a global transformation program across strategy and M&A workstreams
• Driving and supporting corporate strategy development at SWARCO Group level, including strategic planning and growth initiatives
• Leading and managing the lifecycle of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint venture transactions
• Leading global strategy and M&A projects, managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Identifying and evaluating potential M&A targets based on market and sector research
• Coordinating Due Diligence processes and shaping integration planning for success
• Creating financial models and conducting corporate valuation analyses
• Crafting business plans, conducting strategic and financial analyses, and determining synergies
• Developing transaction structures with Group Legal and Group Accounting & Controlling
• Preparing and negotiating transaction documents (LOI, NBO, SPA, APA, JVA, etc.)
• Communicating strategic recommendations to senior leadership through structured presentations
• Preparing and managing post-merger integration (PMI) processes to maximize value creation

Qualifications

• Successfully completed business or comparable university degree (Master’s degree or MBA)
• Several years (10+) of international professional experience in a demanding consulting environment or at a corporate development department
• Proven experience in strategy development and transaction execution
• Strong analytical thinking and structured, solution-oriented working style
• Profound knowledge and experience in managing projects and teams as well as high customer and service orientation
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work under pressure and with integrity
• Entrepreneurial thinking, commitment, sense of responsibility and passion for strategy and M&A
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; other languages are considered a plus
• Flexibility and willingness to travel

Additional Information

• Attractive salary: depending on experience; development opportunities within the SWARCO Group
• Work-Life-Balance: flexible working hours, home office, part-time options and additional vacation days
• Training and development: comprehensive onboarding program as well as various offers over the SWARCO Academy, individual trainings and job rotation possibility worldwide
• Mobility: free parking, good accessibility by public transport, electric cars for private use and bike leasing
• Internationality: collegial and multicultural environment with varied tasks in a successful group with family DNA
• Health & fitness: on-site massage and sports facilities as well as a well-equipped, ergonomic workplace in a modern office building
• Social responsibility: we live sustainability, find more information here
• Food & drink: meal allowance, use of a canteen, fruit, snacks, and various drinks for free
• Company events: Christmas party, company runs and much more
• Further benefits: with partner companies and sport events, recommendation program and appreciative gifts on special occasions

We offer a very attractive and performance-related salary, which is based on your qualifications and professional experience. This is significantly above the collective agreement for employees and apprentices in commercial enterprises.