Are you a Mergers & Acquisitions professional eager to take on a strategic role as an Assistant Director within our dynamic M&A Group? You will join a four-person team reporting to the Head of M&A, engaging closely with Business Group Presidents, corporate functions, and strategy heads. With a focus on executing acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures, this role offers a prime opportunity to make a significant impact on the development and growth of dsm-firmenich. If you possess a solid M&A background, strong problem-solving skills, and a collaborative leadership approach, we encourage you to apply and be part of shaping our M&A landscape.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

• Supporting and Execution of acquisitions, divestments, and joint ventures.

• Contribute to the formulation and implementation of corporate and business group strategies that may result in M&A transactions.

• Assist in shaping recommendations presented to the Executive Committee on matters related to M&A transactions, business development initiatives, capital investments, and performance enhancement projects.

We bring

• Unique exposure to a broad spectrum of M&A transactions.

• Opportunity for career advancement, including progression to VP M&A or transition to a line responsibility role within a Business Group.

• Flexible primary location with regular travel opportunities and engagement with main Business Group locations.

• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.

• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.

You bring

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working M&A experience (investment bank, private equity, strategy consulting, transactional services).

• Master's level education in Economics, Finance, Business or related field.

• Strong problem-solving skills, including structuring, analytics, and project management.

• Proficiency in financial analysis, including P&L accounts, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow Statements, and valuation models.

• Excellent communication skills, both internal and external, with the ability to lead effectively at all levels of the organization

• Fluency in English and ideally one additional language (German, French, or Dutch).

Our application processInterested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. Due to privacy regulations, we can only actively interact with applications via our career portal.

Equal opportunities commitmentdsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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About dsm-firmenichAs innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people. www.dsm-firmenich.com

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