Fuelling tomorrow – that is our mission. The mobility of the future needs innovative solutions. The Energy market of the future needs people who can make things happen. The future of energy needs: you.

Let’s shape the future of the energy industry together!

For our the Mergers & Acquisitions team within the Strategy & Corporate Development department at company headquarters in Hamburg's HafenCity, we are looking for you to start as soon as possible as

Senior M&A Manager (m/f/d)  

Our offer to you:

• Work-life balance: 38.75 working hours per week with 30 days annual leave

• Ability to work freely: flexible working hours and individual remote work arrangement

• Remuneration and additional benefits: Profit sharing, 13 salaries, holiday pay, travel allowance, etc

• Support in various life situations: through our partner PME Family Service, offering support in life crises as well as professional advice on work-related and personal matters, such as childcare, elder care, and more

• Security and provisions: accident insurance also covering private accidents; excellent employer's contribution to your company pension scheme; Lifetime Account with opportunities to save for sabbaticals or early retirement

• Health: Subsidized membership with EGYM Wellpass, providing access to a wide range of sports facilities across Germany, as well as online courses in fitness, nutrition and meditation; free access to the Headspace app; bicycle leasing

• Learning & Development: support on your individual development path with internal and external training opportunities

• Networking: Networks within the company to establish cross-team and international connections, as well as company events

• Open corporate culture: at heart, a family-owned company with drive, a culture of lived tolerance, speak-up mentality and strong team spirit on the path to a green future

• Modern collaborative office: with a subsidized employee restaurant, open-plan office concept and views of the Elbe River and the harbour

Here’s what you can look forward to:

As a Senior M&A Manager (m/f/d), you will play a key role in executing Mabanaft’s ambitious growth strategy to lead the energy transition. Reporting directly to the Head of Mergers & Acquisitions, you will work closely with the Mabanaft Leadership Team to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic transactions that drive our business forward. Collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners, you will help shape our portfolio and contribute to long-term value creation in a dynamic and future-oriented environment.
 

Your Tasks In a Nutshell:

• M&A Project Execution: Lead and/or support the end-to-end execution of domestic and international M&A projects, with a focus on buy-side transactions. This includes project steering, stakeholder management, financial modeling, preparation of decision papers for senior leadership, and negotiation of transaction documentation.

• Integration Planning: Collaborate with the Transformation Office to plan and prepare integration activities, ensuring seamless alignment with business objectives.

• Strategic Planning: Support the development of group and segmental M&A strategies, providing valuable insights to shape our long-term growth agenda.

• Target Identification & Analysis: Work closely with business segments to identify and analyze potential acquisition targets, driving strategic expansion opportunities.

• Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvement of internal M&A capabilities and governance, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Represent the M&A function in cross-functional initiatives, working closely with departments such as strategy, treasury, finance, and transformation. 

What helps you to fulfil this role:

• Experience: At least five years of M&A experience within an investment bank, boutique advisory firm, or corporate M&A function, with a strong track record in deal execution.

• Key Skills: Advanced financial modeling capabilities, strong analytical and conceptual skills, and solid business acumen to support strategic decision-making.

• Industry Knowledge: Profound understanding of the energy sector, particularly in conventional liquid and gaseous molecules as well as emerging “new energy” products.

• Education: A qualifying academic degree with an ex