Director Transaction Advisory

Our client is a digital strategy consultancy founded in 2011 and headquartered in Munich, Germany. With more than 300 employees and over 2,000 projects completed worldwide, the firm supports clients in over 50 countries. They specialize in four core areas:

• Transaction Advisory (digital due diligence, exit readiness)
• Digital Strategy (growth models, go-to-market, transformation roadmaps)
• Digital Execution (marketing, automation, experience design, integrations)
• Tech, Data & AI Transformation (architecture, AI solutions, data platforms)

The firm partners closely with investors, private equity firms, mid-sized companies, and corporates, maintaining a sharp focus on measurable value creation. Its distinctive strength lies in combining high-level strategy with hands-on implementation to unlock sustainable digital growth and transformation.

Key Responsibitlies

• Lead international commercial, digital, tech, and data due diligence reports for buy-side and sell-side transactions.
• Manage in-depth analyses of (digital) business models for leading private equity clients in an international context.
• Develop compelling equity stories and (digital) value creation initiatives for portfolio companies of private equity clients.
• Identify client consulting needs, structure complex problems, and independently design and deliver high-impact solutions.
• Assess the strategic impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on business models and identify high-potential application areas.
• Lead project teams, coordinate with external stakeholders, and ensure seamless delivery.
• Organize and drive core project activities, including workshops, stakeholder meetings, research, engagement, business and technical analyses, and solution design for both client-facing and internal initiatives.
• Mentor, develop, and supervise team members while contributing to recruiting high-potential managers and talent

Requirements

• University degree (Master's or MBA preferred) with excellent grades in business, economics, computer science, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in (digital) strategy consulting, transaction advisory, or digital transformation/marketing.
• Strong affinity for technology, including digital marketing, emerging tech, and AI applications.
• Distinct client orientation with the ability to effectively bridge client needs and internal delivery.
• Exceptional analytical skills paired with creative problem-solving.