Mergers and Acquisitions Specialist

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY: Member of a 6-7 people team responsible for group-wide mergers & acquisitions. The team reports into Group CFO and member of the executive board PURPOSE OF JOB Be part of the M&A team that is responsible for driving, coordinating and delivering the Randstad Group M&A strategy

KEY ACTIVITIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES :Within the M&A team:

● support senior M&A team members on all aspects of acquisitions and divestments from beginning to end (e.g. valuation, target & market research, deal execution, project management, preparing presentations for the Executive Board)

● monitor a defined set of markets and large industry competitors

● assist in the preparation of materials for strategic discussions in the Executive and Supervisory Boards

● be a linking pin between the different departments involved in specific M&A projects (Legal, Tax, Accounting, Control, etc.)

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

● Internal: group control, operating companies CEOs and CFOs, and Executive Board

● External: investment banks, transaction teams, legal advisors, research firms

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

● Master degree in economics or sciences

EXPERIENCE ● minimum 2 years of experience in corporate finance / investment banking, transaction services or equity research

COMPETENCIES :

● Highly analytical, independent and quick thinker

● Able to complete complex financial/strategic analyses with limited oversight and support

● Self-starter, keen to take initiative

● Well-developed project management skills

● Strong communicator

● Fluent in English

● Strong ability to adapt to change

OTHER ● Open to travel (up to 25%)

● This position can be a stepping stone into a financial career within the global Randstad organization, including opportunities for international mobility