M&A Director

Sancovia Corporate Finance

Director of M&A managing complex transactions for a leading corporate finance group in Europe. Collaborating in a dynamic, responsible environment with high decision-making autonomy.

Posted 6/14/2026full-timeFrankfurt am Main • 🇩🇪 GermanyLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for independently leading and managing M&A projects, including internal and external process coordination, communication with clients and prospective buyers, and negotiation and coordination of the entire transaction process.
Advising shareholders on the sale of company shares.
Conducting initial meetings with business owners and providing client support throughout the entire sale process.
Preparing information memorandums, teasers, buyer analyses, management and bank presentations, and other internal and external presentations.
Performing market and company analyses as well as financial and valuation-related assessments.
Preparing pitches to win new clients and acquire advisory mandates.
Maintaining client relationships and participating in trade fairs and events.
Driving the development of the M&A practice and the respective office/location.
Leading and developing the team.
Ensuring quality control on internal and external projects.
Collaborating with other directors and partners on strategic, administrative, and marketing activities, including contributing ideas for the firm’s development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 8 years of M&A experience in a Big Four firm, an investment bank, an M&A boutique, or a strategy consulting firm
Multiple successfully completed M&A transactions
A confident and professional demeanor with strong negotiation skills, including high proficiency in English
A strong deal-closing mentality and a hands-on approach
A resilient and committed personality; a team player with an open and highly communicative manner
Entrepreneurial thinking, a high level of commitment, and the drive to achieve results together with others. Enjoyment in taking responsibility, closely supporting clients, and driving projects forward with high quality.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid workplace, flexible working hours, and 30 days' annual leave plus additional special leave
An attractive base salary plus an additional variable compensation scheme
Support for individual professional development and a company pension plan
A balanced work–life culture, a very collegial working atmosphere, and a centrally located office
Flat hierarchies and open, direct communication with all partners
Access to corporate benefits with numerous employee discounts
Annual multi-day team-building events

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Hard Skills & Tools

M&Afinancial analysisvaluationmarket analysisnegotiationclient supportpresentation preparationtransaction coordinationdeal-closingproject management

Soft Skills

communicationteam leadershipentrepreneurial thinkingresiliencecommitmentnegotiation skillsclient relationship managementcollaborationhands-on approachopen communication