M&A Associate (F/M)

M&A Associate (F/M) This is Worldline We are the innovators at the heart of the payment technology sector, shaping how the world conducts transactions. The solutions our team implements today are the outcomes of the growth of millions of businesses of tomorrow, ranging from your local coffee shop to startups and international banks, from Paris to San Francisco. We have a global presence, spanning all sectors of commerce across the world. Just as we assist our clients in accelerating their business, we are committed to helping our employees accelerate their careers. Together, we are shaping the evolution. The Opportunity Worldline is the European leader in the payment and transactional services industry. Opportunity to join a well-positioned international IT and technology group, operating in the fast-growing payment industry. The position is opened within Worldline M&A team, which is part of a broader “Strategy, M&A and Public Affairs” function, working in close collaboration with the Global Business Lines and the other Group Support Functions, notably the Legal and Post-Merger Integration functions. The team has a strong track-record of executing value-accretive acquisitions, with a broad range in terms of size, geography and deal structure, as well as successful divestments. It is a unique opportunity to join a well-experienced team in an ambitious group and in a very dynamic sector. The M&A associate role encompasses all M&A activities, ranging from identifying, evaluating, and executing public and private company acquisitions, joint ventures, asset divestitures, minority investments, and other strategic initiatives. It requires a solid financial and technical background and project management skills to support all aspects of the transaction, from evaluation to execution, from idea generation through due diligence, negotiations/transaction structuring, discussion, approval, and integration planning, as appropriate. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Sector watch and screening in order to identify acquisition targets in line with Group strategy Financial analysis and valuation of targets Business case definition and assessment of synergies Transaction structuring Preparation of memos/presentations for the top management and the board/strategic committees Due diligence organization/management Negotiation of transactional documentation (in support of the head of M&A) within a clear delegation and reporting framework Post-transaction follow-up: integration/accounting of the transaction (PPA)/guarantee implementation/Purchase Price adjustment (earn-out)… Who Are We Looking For Bac + 5 minimum (business school or dual training: engineer + business school (with specialization in Finance)) Minimum 3 years of experience in M&A/Corporate Finance either in the Transaction Services department of a big 4, or in an investment bank Fluent French and English A second language (“fluent” level) would be a plus (Spanish, German, Chinese, etc.) Very good command of Office tools (Excel, Powerpoint, Word) Financial analysis Financial modeling and valuation Initial experience in project management, managing internal and external stakeholders Good understanding and curiosity for the fintech sector (Payments, Technologies, Telecom, High Tech, Internet, ...) KNOW-HOW Ability to lead/animate a project, take responsibilities/initiatives Analytical and structured, attention to detail and ability to step back Strong commitment/Good capacity to work under pressure Imaginative, intuitive, open-minded Dynamic/ #J-18808-Ljbffr