Business Development Manager (m/f/d) M&A / Corporate Finance

Your tasks

As part of our team, you will support the expansion of our market presence and actively contribute to the generation of new mandates and opportunities. You will work closely with our partners and project teams and systematically develop new business opportunities in the field of M&A and Corporate Finance.

Your area of activity includes

• Systematic identification and generation of new leads and project opportunities
• Development of proprietary deal flow approaches
• Maintenance of relationships with entrepreneurs, corporates, private equity investors, and other market participants
• Management and further development of contacts to intermediaries such as law firms, tax advisors, trustees, banks, and other multipliers
• Support of the partners in the acquisition of new mandates and the preparation of pitches and client presentations
• Further development and professionalization of pitch processes, CRM structures, and business development activities
• Coordination and maintenance of key relationships as well as organization of meetings, touchpoints, and networking activities for the partners
• Support in thought leadership activities, industry analyses, industry reports, conferences, and trade fair appearances
• Collaboration on and further development of our international cooperation and the coordination of cross-border business opportunities within the Oaklins organization

You take on responsibility, work independently, and are directly involved in dialogue with entrepreneurs, investors, and decision-makers. The scope of your area of responsibility develops with your skills, your experience, and your contribution to business success.

Your profile

• Degree in business administration, finance, economics, or comparable training
• Many years of professional experience in the field of M&A, Corporate Finance, Private Equity, Business Development, Strategy Consulting, or a comparable environment
• Strong interest in M&A transactions, entrepreneurship, and the development of business relationships
• Distinct communication skills and enjoyment in building long-term relationships, a sense for people and the emotional aspects of succession and sale situations, as well as the ability to build trust over many years
• Entrepreneurial, structured, and proactive personality with high initiative
• Analytical skills as well as interest in markets, companies, and industry developments
• Very good German (ideally Swiss German) and English skills in spoken and written form; French skills or other languages are an advantage
• Very good user knowledge in PowerPoint, Excel, and CRM tools as well as an affinity for AI applications
• Professional appearance, discretion, and integrity in dealing with sensitive owner situations, high reliability, as well as independent and team-oriented way of working

What we offer you

Independent thinking, agile collaboration, and personal passion for the task are at our center. We work on many exciting topics and offer you excellent development opportunities in a dynamic and international environment.

Our team size enables flat hierarchies, varied tasks, and the assumption of responsibility with direct visibility in the market. You benefit from the combination of local entrepreneurship and the advantages of a globally leading M&A organization with international contacts around the globe.

We expect strong performance from our employees, but in return, we also offer flexibility, personal responsibility, and needs-based work design.

Work location flexible: Zürich | Bern | Basel | remote

About us

Oaklins is a successful and renowned consulting company focusing on Mergers & Acquisitions / Corporate Finance with offices in Zürich, Bern, and Basel. Globally, Oaklins forms a leading group of companies with over 900 experienced M&A consultants in the most important economic centers in the world.

Our clients include both medium-sized, owner-managed companies as well as listed corporations, which we advise on a cross-border basis.

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