Strategic Business Development and M&A Manager

TUV Rheinland of North America•Boxborough, MA

About The Position

Joining TÜV Rheinland means working for one of the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification service providers with more than 25,000 employees globally. Our employees are our most important asset. That is why we invest in their development and offer competitive pay, multiple health insurance plan options, and a 401(k) with up to 6% company match. At the same time we live an international, team-oriented culture characterized by respect, collegiality and openness. This enables our employees to develop their potential, apply new knowledge and methods directly - and plan a long-term career with real opportunities for advancement. SUMMARY: The candidate will play an instrumental role in strategy/ business development including M&A transactions.

Requirements

At least 4 – 7 years of experience in strategy, and/ or an M&A environment, including experience playing a key role in executing transactions.
A pragmatic, execution-oriented strategic thinker with exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills, understanding approaches to facilitate strategic problem-solving and collaborative strategy developments.
Good knowledge of business strategy, from data analysis and industry challenges to business direction and problem-solving.
Ability to structure and lead projects with cross-functional teams, leveraging cross-functional expertise while exercising influence without formal power.
Strong communication skills, negotiation skills, formal presentation, and project management skills.
Proven ability to produce high-quality and impactful professional documents for external and internal use.
Advanced business writing and verbal communication skills in English, additional languages is a plus.
A master’s degree, ideally in finance, business administration, or a related specialization from a reputable university.

Nice To Haves

Professional qualifications such as CPA or CFA are a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop strategies to achieve growth goals by entering new services/ markets, identifying (cross-border) investments etc.
Build and maintain relationships with senior executives of companies to identify strategic partnership and investment opportunities.
Act as the primary liaison between these companies and TÜV Rheinland’s teams, including business operations and corporate functions.
Ensure seamless communication and coordination between these companies and internal teams, bridging cultural and language gaps.
Deep understanding of all phases of M&A transactions, including sell-side, buy-side, joint venture establishments, and divestitures.
Act as PMO for integrations of newly acquired companies/ joint venture establishments etc.