Head of M&A

Ralph

Head of M&A scaling Ralph’s AI-powered property-management platform through German acquisitions. Building the deal pipeline, executing transactions, and integrating acquired companies with proprietary software.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeBerlin • 🇩🇪 GermanyLead💰 €70,000 - €95,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mergers & Acquisitions, including deal negotiation, financial modeling, and integration planning. Proven ability to build and lead a high-performing M&A team while aligning strategies with company objectives.

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Mergers & Acquisitions ExperienceFinancial ModelingDeal NegotiationValuation AnalysisNative-Level German

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Hard Skills

Mergers & AcquisitionsFinancial ModelingValuation AnalysisDeal StructuringNegotiationDue DiligenceIntegration PlanningDeal Pipeline DevelopmentTransaction ClosingAcquisition Target Sourcing

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementTeam DevelopmentCollaborationAdaptabilityProcess Building

Tools & Technologies

Proprietary Software

Industry Keywords

Investment BankingPrivate EquityCorporate DevelopmentSME AcquisitionHigh-Growth Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the M&A strategy to rapidly scale Ralph
Identify, negotiate, and close transactions
Build a scalable, data-driven deal engine
Develop a strong deal pipeline and source acquisition targets
Manage relationships with sellers
Personally lead negotiations and structure strategic acquisitions
Oversee financial models, valuation analyses, and due-diligence processes
Create an integration plan for newly acquired property-management companies using the company’s proprietary software
Recruit and develop an internal M&A team
Collaborate with the CEO, CCO, and VP Ops to refine the M&A approach and align it with company objectives
Travel across Germany to meet with sellers for negotiations

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5+ years of experience in mergers & acquisitions, investment banking, private equity, or corporate development
Ideally experience with acquiring SMEs
Strong track record in building a deal funnel as well as negotiating and closing deals
Deep understanding of financial modeling, valuation, and deal structuring
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Willingness to build processes from scratch
Based in Berlin and willing to travel
Regular presence at the Berlin HQ, approximately at least once per week
Native-level German for negotiations

Benefits

Comp & perks

€70,000–95,000 plus benefits and attractive equity options in the company
High degree of autonomy with no micromanagement
Full flexibility regarding remote work
Steep learning curve at an emerging AI startup
Direct collaboration and mentorship from former Harvard, BCG, and McKinsey colleagues
Company-wide meeting once per quarter if the position is fully remote
Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity