(Senior) M&A Analyst / Corporate Development Analyst (all genders)

Department: Central Functions

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Remote - Germany

Reporting To: Bulat Mardanov

Description

About LingodaFounded 12 years ago, Lingoda addresses a pressing global challenge: meeting the demands of growing economies and aging populations through the mobility of global talent. Driven by its mission "to empower global talent with the language, cultural, and technical skills for integration and success", Lingoda has established itself as a leader in education. 
What We Do Lingoda’s highly effective Small Group Learning Model is delivered via over 800,000 classes a year, powered by 2,400 qualified teachers and a unique proprietary curriculum designed to help learners achieve their goals, whether that be career progression or integration into a new country.

Who We Serve
A rapidly growing and ambitious company, Lingoda operates in both B2B and B2C: while the B2B business has a strong focus on the healthcare sector in Germany and a credible ambition to expand into other professions and geographies, Lingoda’s B2C business has a global presence, teaching German, English, Spanish, French, and Italian to students worldwide.

Learning a language with Lingoda is a rewarding experience, made possible by us Lingodies who support our students every step of the way. We’re committed to living the learning journey alongside them to create a world of connection and opportunity.
Learning a language with Lingoda is a rewarding experience, made possible by us Lingodies who support our students every step of the way. We’re committed to living the learning journey alongside them to create a world of connection and opportunity.
Why Join Us? Joining Lingoda means becoming part of a team that’s committed to getting better, together. We foster an inclusive culture of bravery, curiosity, and growth, where insight turns into action, and every team member contributes to igniting positive change. Be part of our journey to transform lives through education.
We are looking for a (Senior) M&A / Corporate Development Analyst (all genders) based in Berlin or working remotely from Germany with regular visits to the Berlin office.
Your mission with us:You will support Lingoda’s strategic growth by identifying, evaluating, and executing M&A opportunities and corporate development initiatives, leveraging top-tier financial and market analysis to inform decision-making and drive value creation.

Your Tasks:

• Conduct comprehensive market and industry research to identify potential acquisition targets, partnership opportunities, and strategic investments.
• Prepare detailed financial models, valuation analyses, and business cases for potential M&A deals.
• Support due diligence processes, including financial, operational, and strategic assessments.
• Assist in drafting investment memos, presentation materials, and executive summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—finance, legal, product, and executive leadership—to facilitate deal execution and integration planning.
• Monitor and analyze industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory developments impacting M&A strategy.
• Support post-deal integration projects and measure deal performance against strategic objectives.

Your bring to Lingoda:

• A Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field with an outstanding academic record.
• 2-4 years of experience in M&A, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Management Consulting, or Private Equity.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills (Excel, PowerPoint; familiarity with data tools is a plus).
• Deep understanding of deal structuring, due diligence, and integration processes.
• Knowledge of industry dynamics, market analysis, and competitive positioning.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English; German language skills A2+
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and think strategically under tight deadlines.

You add to our culture with:

• You have an independent and rigorous working style
• You are a team player and love to think outside the box
• You are proactive in problem-solving, resourceful, and adaptable to fast-paced, evolving environments.
• You have the ability to understand busin