JV and M&A Development Lead

Support the evaluation and execution of Joint Venture (JV) and M&A opportunities by owning the business plan and financial modeling for each case. Deliver robust analysis, scenario modeling and clear presentations that enable decision-making and value creation, coordinating primarily with internal teams (Finance, Strategy, Operations, Product) and supporting Day 1 readiness and performance tracking under the guidance of the Head of JV Development.

· Pre-deal signing: Support Head of JV development in BP incl. synergies identification & quantification, commercial agreement & TOM definition, day 1 integration preparation and coordination with M&A team

· Post-deal signing: Support coordination of "day 1 integration" with central teams and definition & implementation of value creation plan (6-months for small deals such as Civitfun, 18+ months for complex

deals)

• Business Plan & Value Creation: Advanced ability to build, challenge, and deliver business plans for JV/M&A, including synergy identification, value creation levers, and robust financial modeling.
• Advanced Excel & Financial Modeling: Expert use of formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, scenario/sensitivity analysis; DCF; cash flow/NPV, synergy and KPI trackers.
• Target Operating Model (TOM) Design: Proven experience designing and implementing TOMs for new ventures, ensuring fit with a verticalized organization and seamless integration.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Demonstrated ability to coordinate and influence across Legal, Tax, Finance, M&A, and operational teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Strategic & Analytical Thinking: Strong capability to assess strategic fit, evaluate market opportunities, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Conceptual Problem Solving: Structuring and solving complex ambiguous challenges such as commercial, partnership & Target Operating Models
• Analytical Problem Solving: Applying structured, data-driven approaches to break down complex business challenges, identify root causes, and quantify impact - supporting strategic decisions with robust financial, operational, and market analysis
• Financial Acumen: Mastery of financial analysis, valuation techniques, and scenario modeling to support investment decisions and track performance.
• Communication & Executive Presence: Ability to distill complex issues into clear, compelling presentations and recommendations for executive audiences and governance forums.
• Results Orientation: Relentless focus on delivering measurable outcomes, capturing synergies, and driving continuous improvement.
• Negotiation & Conflict Resolution: Advanced negotiation skills to align diverse interests and resolve challenges in multi-party JV/M&A settings.
• Cultural Agility: Experience working in multicultural, cross-border environments, adapting approaches to different business contexts and partners.
• Project Management: Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects in JV, ensuring effective planning, execution, and delivery within scope, time, and budget.
• Coaching and Leadership: Delegate, train, and motivate team members to foster development and high performance.
• Interpersonal Skills: Build strong relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, adapting style to audience and context

• Minimum of 3 years managing strategy & transformation projects at a global organization or in a top-tier Strategy Consulting firm, with direct involvement in at least 3 JV/M&A transactions (including both commercial due diligence and post-merger integration)
• Involvement in the design of Target Operating Models (TOM), value creation plans, or post-merger integration workstreams is highly valued.