Corporate Development and M&A Manager

About the Company

Karo Healthcare is a fast-scaling personal care and healthcare business focused on helping people make better everyday health choices. The company operates across seven product areas, owns and sells more than 80 brands, and reaches customers in around 90 countries. Its portfolio includes E45, Pevaryl, Lamisil, Nutravita, Decubal, and other well-known names. Growth is driven by a mix of organic expansion and mergers & acquisitions.

Role Overview

The company is looking for a Corporate Development and M&A Manager to join its Düsseldorf office. This position sits close to the center of international growth planning and transaction activity, with involvement in cross-border work across Europe and the US.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support M&A transactions from start to finish, working across internal teams and outside advisors.
• Run due diligence processes and turn findings into clear recommendations for decision-makers.
• Build financial models, prepare valuations, and develop business cases together with commercial and operational stakeholders.
• Assist in negotiations by reviewing agreements, including contracts and transitional service agreements, to ensure business priorities are reflected.
• Create high-quality presentations and supporting materials for senior leadership and executive review.
• Research markets, identify acquisition opportunities, and assess targets through scouting and network collaboration.
• Contribute to post-merger integration and carve-out work alongside cross-functional teams.
• Develop trusted internal relationships and serve as a go-to partner on corporate development matters.

What You Bring

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate M&A.
• Strong capability in financial modelling and business case development.
• Good understanding of M&A workflows and basic legal concepts for share and asset deals.
• Excellent analytical ability, a data-focused mindset, and interest in technology.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle several stakeholders in a fast-moving setting.
• Confident communication and presentation skills, with the ability to make complex ideas easy to understand.
• An entrepreneurial, hands-on attitude and a strong drive to deliver results.
• Fluency in English.

Benefits

• A chance to shape and support meaningful growth initiatives.
• Competitive compensation along with room to grow professionally and advance personal ambitions.
• Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Ownership of interesting, high-impact projects with visible influence on customers and the industry.
• A positive atmosphere within a young, international, and motivated team.
• Startup-style energy combined with the backing of a large international organization and its values.