Umicore

M&A Manager

Umicore
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeShanghai • ChinaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in M&A transactions, corporate strategy development, and financial modeling, with a strong ability to analyze market opportunities and create value through strategic partnerships. Proficient in stakeholder communication and network building, with fluency in English and Chinese.

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M&A TransactionsFinancial ModellingCorporate Strategy DevelopmentDue DiligenceStakeholder Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Advise, support and coach the Umicore Group, businesses and country organizations on M&A transactions, valuation and corporate strategy development
  • Assist business units with strategy and M&A evaluations related to external and organic challenges and opportunities
  • Lead coordination of all transaction stages from sourcing to post-closing, including negotiations and committee approvals
  • Perform strategic analysis of opportunities, including market and company analysis, strategic fit, value proposition, business model and financial forecasting
  • Help establish innovation roadmaps by identifying priorities and gaps and detailing strategy
  • Develop value creation strategies through comprehensive business cases and valuation models
  • Support due diligence to validate strategic assessments and evaluate risks and mitigation plans
  • Establish capital and industrial alliances with promising players
  • Develop partnerships with Venture Capital funds
  • Support the VP Corporate Development in building investment cases for the Executive Leadership Team and Supervisory Board

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Master Degree in Economics, Finance or Engineering
  • At least 5–7 years of experience in investment banking, private equity and corporate M&A
  • Additional experience in growth and technology oriented M&As is an asset
  • Extensive analytical skills in financial modelling and valuation
  • Mastery of corporate and business strategy concepts
  • Experience with M&A processes, including strategic reviews, due diligence, structuring and negotiating key principles in legal documentation
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to create a strong network with internal and external stakeholders
  • Fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese
  • Additional EU language is a plus
  • Job location: Shanghai in the first few years, with possible mobility to relocate to the EU

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Inclusive work culture with equal opportunities
  • Opportunities to share ideas, develop expertise, and advance careers

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Hard Skills
ValuationStrategic AnalysisBusiness Case DevelopmentFinancial ForecastingNegotiationMarket AnalysisRisk EvaluationInnovation RoadmapsInvestment BankingPrivate Equity
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsNetworking Ability
Certifications & Qualifications
Master Degree in EconomicsMaster Degree in FinanceMaster Degree in Engineering
Industry Keywords
Corporate M&AGrowth M&AsTechnology Oriented M&AsCapital AlliancesVenture Capital