Job Description
Associate Mergers & Acquisitions (m/f/d)

IN SHORT

As an Associate Mergers & Acquisitions (m/f/d), you will support M&A transactions by actively participating in the entire process—from identifying potential acquisition targets to contract negotiations. You will conduct financial analyses, build valuation models (e.g. DCF and multiples), and assist in preparing business cases and synergy calculations. You will also coordinate due diligence reviews, analyze risks, and work with interdisciplinary teams. Additionally, you will prepare presentations, support decision-making materials and transaction documents, research deal opportunities, analyze market trends, and collaborate closely with teams such as Legal, Tax, and Corporate Finance.

 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Supporting M&A Transactions: Actively involved in the full M&A process—from identifying potential acquisition targets to contract negotiations

  • Financial Analysis and Valuation: Conduct financial analyses, develop valuation models (DCF, multiples), and support business case and synergy assessments

  • Due Diligence: Coordinate due diligence processes, analyze risks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams

  • Presentations and Reporting: Prepare presentations and support the development of decision papers and transaction documents

  • Market Research and Deal Sourcing: Research transaction opportunities and analyze market trends

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues from Legal, Tax, and Corporate Finance

 

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

  • Completed university degree (Bachelor or Master) in economics, finance, business administration, law, or a related field

  • Experience in M&A (e.g. investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, consulting, or transaction advisory)

  • Proficient in analyzing financial metrics, conducting company valuations, and performing market analysis

  • Experience with due diligence processes and analyzing financial and operational data

  • Basic knowledge in developing financial models (e.g. DCF, multiples) and performing company valuations

  • Confident in using Excel and other tools for financial analysis and presentation development

  • Strong communication and analytical skills

  • Excellent German and English language skills, both written and spoken

 

ABOUT US

Securing Energy for Europe – a simple statement with an ambitious goal. SEFE is not only our company name, but also expresses everything we stand for and what drives us.

To pursue our ambition, we work daily to ensure secure gas supply. Beyond that, we see ourselves as an essential part of the European energy transition, aiming to contribute to a stable and sustainable future.

As an international energy company, SEFE ensures energy security and advances its customers’ decarbonization efforts. SEFE is active along the entire energy value chain—from procurement and trading to sales, transport, and storage. With decades of expertise in energy trading and a continuously growing LNG portfolio, SEFE supplies 200 TWh of gas and electricity annually, making it one of the most important suppliers to industrial customers in Europe. SEFE serves over 50,000 customers, from small businesses to municipal utilities and multinational corporations. Through investments in clean energy—particularly in the hydrogen ecosystem—SEFE plays a key role in the energy transition. SEFE employs around 2,000 people worldwide and is owned by the German federal government.

Become part of SEFE and help us secure energy supply in Europe and actively shape the green transformation.

Securing energy – now and for the future.

 

OUR BENEFITS

We foster an inclusive environment that values diversity and supports the development and recognition of knowledge and skills. Regardless of position, we offer you significant freedom to shape your work and a pleasant atmosphere that encourages engagement and innovation. In addition, we offer a range of corporate benefits, including:

  • Flexible working hours with hybrid work options

  • Attractive compensation package

  • Appealing work environment in a central location

  • Team-oriented culture with open feedback

  • Company restaurant offering healthy and varied meals

  • Job ticket and bike leasing options

  • Health and fitness programs

  • Company pension scheme

  • 30 vacation days plus additional special leave
Information at a Glance
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Job Title:  Associate Mergers & Acquisitions (m/f/d)
Job Country:  Germany
Job Location:  Berlin, Germany
Posting Start Date:  25/07/2025
Business Function:  Project Management
Contract Type:  Permanent