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Position Summary

A strategic position responsible for implementing and executing mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures (including by lateral hires) across Europe. The role coordinates cross functional activity during the transaction phase and works alongside operational lead teams as required post implementation. Ongoing integration of systems, people, and processes beyond Day 1 is led by functional teams.

Position Responsibilities

Own and drive the end to end transaction workplan from diligence through to signing, closing, and Day 1 readiness.
Coordinate cross functional diligence across Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Risk, and Operations, managing risks, interdependencies, and critical path activities.
Manage external advisors (legal, financial, tax) and ensure conditions precedent and closing requirements are met.
Define Day 1 readiness plans and develop a structured handover to functional leads for ongoing integration delivery.
Align and report to senior stakeholders on transaction status, risks, and readiness throughout the deal lifecycle.
Ensure compliance with applicable European regulations, including competition, GDPR, and employment law requirements.

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

Demonstrable experience in M&A, corporate development, management consulting, or in-house program management.
Proven track record of managing cross border European transactions end to end.
Strong project management capability with structured methodology experience (e.g. Prince2, PMP).
Financially literate, with the ability to interrogate business cases and synergy analyses.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at senior level.
Proficiency in English essential; additional European language(s) advantageous.

Measures of Success

Transactions delivered on time through key decision gates with clean handover into Day 1 operations.
Quality of diligence, readiness activities, and structured transition to functional integration leads.
Stakeholder confidence and minimal business disruption during the transaction period.

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