Vice President 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 Responsibilities

• Co-lead the strategic direction and further development of the Transaction Advisory / Strategy Team in close collaboration with senior management.
• Assume full P&L responsibility for customer acquisition, team staffing, strategic project prioritization, execution, profitability, and client satisfaction.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of international commercial, digital, tech, and data due diligence projects for buy-side and sell-side transactions, including strategy definition with clients, requirement setting, and seamless project implementation.
• Drive internal knowledge development (thought leadership) and build strategic partnerships with leading large- and mid-cap private equity funds.
• Establish and continuously optimize standardized processes, templates, and quality assurance mechanisms for ongoing projects and new solutions.
• Actively contribute to sales and pitching efforts, while identifying and developing innovative (AI-driven) services aligned with market trends and industry developments.
• Collaborate closely with the leadership team across all departments.
• Represent the firm and the Transaction Advisory / Strategy Team at industry events, conferences, trade shows, and universities.
• Partner with the People & Culture team to grow the Transaction Advisory / Strategy Team and recruit top-tier talent.

Requirements

• University degree (Master's or MBA preferred) with excellent grades in business, economics, computer science, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in (digital) strategy consulting, transaction advisory, or digital transformation/marketing.