Senior Manager M&A (m/f/d)

<div class="content-intro"><h3 class="detail-block-title">ABOUT NUMA</h3> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Hey there! We’re Numa, a forward-thinking hospitality brand redefining how people discover cities. We create spaces where simplicity meets innovation, offering thoughtfully designed rooms, studios, and apartments in the heart of Europe’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.<br></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We’re not just transforming the guest experience—we’re revolutionizing the hospitality industry from the inside out. Our cutting-edge technology streamlines operations, delivering unparalleled value with no hidden fees—just real, quality experiences.<br></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">At Numa, we believe that travel should be curious and authentic, and we bring those same values to our work culture. As part of our team, you’ll experience a dynamic and supportive environment where creativity thrives, and your contributions make a real impact. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where every voice is valued, and different perspectives fuel our innovation.</span></p></div><p><strong>About the role </strong></p> <p>You will drive Numa's M&A agenda end-to-end with real autonomy — owning the pipeline, deal execution, due diligence, and post-merger integration from first screening through to close and beyond. This is a high-visibility role with direct access to the CEO and C-Level, where your work shapes company strategy in a tangible way. You operate with broad freedom to define how the M&A function develops, set priorities, and move deals forward — supported by strong executive sponsorship without being micromanaged. You will also bring Numa's AI strategy into the M&A context: assessing targets through the lens of tech and data maturity and modelling AI-enabled synergies. </p> <p><strong>Your Responsibilities</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>M&A Strategy & Pipeline</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop target criteria, investment logic, and strategic rationale in close partnership with the VP.</li> <li>Build and manage a proprietary deal pipeline: map markets, identify candidates, maintain a live long-list, drive early-stage outreach.</li> <li>Design KPI-enabled screening frameworks to prioritise targets by strategic fit, unit economics, and technology/data maturity - ideally enabled by AI.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Deal Execution</strong></p> <ul> <li>Independently lead individual deal processes from outreach through signing – term sheet, DD, negotiation, and closing.</li> <li>Own commerc