M&A Manager

Posting Date: 4 Apr 2025

City: Genova

Location:

Genova, IT, 16128 Rozzano, IT, 20089

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Global Strategic Initiatives

Level of experience:

RINA is currently recruiting for a M&A Manager to join its office in Genoa or Milan (Italy) within the Global Strategic Initiatives Division.

Mission

As a M&A Manager, you will lead cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and execute strategic M&A transactions globally. This role requires a hands-on approach to deal sourcing, financial analysis, due diligence, and post-merger integration. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills, as well as a deep understanding of the consulting and professional services industry.

Key Accountabilities

1. Deal Sourcing & Origination

Identify strategic acquisition targets aligned with the company’s growth strategy.
Build and maintain strong relationships with potential acquisition targets, industry advisors, investment banks, and financial sponsors.
Conduct industry analysis to identify new trends, key players, and emerging opportunities.

2. Due Diligence & Deal Execution

Lead cross-functional due diligence teams (legal, financial, operational, HR, etc.).
Coordinate with external advisors, including legal, financial, and tax consultants.
Identify and mitigate risks during due diligence while highlighting key deal drivers.
Structure and negotiate deal terms, including purchase agreements and key contractual provisions.

3. Financial Analysis & Valuation

Perform in-depth financial modeling, valuation, and return analysis to assess acquisition targets.
Provide insights and recommendations on valuation, deal structuring, and investment thesis.
Prepare and present investment cases, including presentations for executive leadership and the board of directors.

4. Transaction Management & Stakeholder Coordination

Serve as the central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders throughout the M&A process.
Manage the end-to-end transaction process, from initial approach to deal closure.
Ensure all internal stakeholders are aligned with deal strategy, rationale, and expected outcomes.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree in Business Administration Finance Management or Economics

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of experience in M&A, Corporate Development, or Strategy Consulting.
Proven track record of leading successful M&A deals from sourcing to integration.
Strong financial modeling and valuation skills.
Solid understanding of M&A deal structuring, legal frameworks, and regulatory considerations.
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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Competencies

PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future
CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.