M&A Director / Head of M&A H/F

INTRODUCTION

For one of our clients, a Geneva-based international company, we are recruiting a :

M&A Director / Head of M&A

For a permanent position with a 100% workload.

DESCRIPTION DE LA MISSION

Our client, a leading international technology company delivering mission-critical solutions at the heart of complex, high-intensity global ecosystems, is seeking its next M&A Director.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy & Deal Origination

• Build and maintain a qualified M&A pipeline aligned with strategic priorities
• Proactively identify and originate acquisition opportunities

2. Execution

Lead the full M&A transaction lifecycle:

• Qualification
• Valuation
• Due diligence
• Structuring
• Negotiation
• Closing

3. Governance & Discipline

• Establish and enforce high standards for deal selection and validation
• Drive strategic decision-making (go / no-go)
• Ensure financial discipline and value creation across transactions

4. Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with senior leadership and executive committee members
• Prepare investment cases and decision-making materials

5. Leadership

• Lead and develop a dedicated M&A team (5-6 people)
• Collaborate cross-functionally with strategy, finance, legal, and operations teams

PROFIL ATTENDU

Profile & Requirements

• 10-15+ years of experience in M&A

Background in:

• Private Equity
• Investment Banking
• Corporate M&A

Exposure to:

• Technology environments
• SaaS / IT services / platform-based businesses

Proven track record in:

• International transactions
• Complex acquisitions
• Deal structuring

Key Skills

• Advanced financial modelling
• Valuation expertise
• Strong negotiation capabilities
• Executive-level communication

Role Positioning

The role is at the crossroads of:

• Strategic leadership
• Operational execution
• Entrepreneurial deal-making
• Executive committee exposure