Over de rol

As Senior Corporate Development Advisor at Equine Care Group (ECG), you will play a key role in executing ECG’s international growth and M&A strategy. You will take ownership of transactions from initial assessment through signing, closing and the start-up of the integration, working closely with ECG’s management team, Board of Directors, local management teams and external advisors.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing M&A Processes: Take ownership of M&A transactions from A to Z, including valuation and financial analysis, non-binding offers, due diligence, binding offers, negotiations, transaction documentation and closing.
• Supporting M&A Strategy: Support the execution of ECG’s M&A strategy by identifying, assessing and prioritizing acquisition opportunities across ECG’s international markets.
• Preparing Investment Proposals: Prepare investment memos, financial analyses, Board presentations and M&A updates to support decision-making at management and Board level.
• Coordinating Due Diligence: Coordinate financial, legal, tax, operational and other due diligence workstreams together with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Supporting Transaction Documentation: Review and coordinate key transaction documentation together with ECG’s legal advisor and ensure that agreed commercial terms are appropriately reflected.
• Launching Integration: Support the transition from transaction to integration by setting up and coordinating the relevant integration workstreams together with ECG’s management team, functional teams and local management.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with practice owners, veterinarians, management teams, advisors and other stakeholders throughout the transaction process.

Wie ben jij?

• Experience: More than 5 years of relevant experience in corporate development, M&A, Transaction Services, investment banking, private equity or a related field.
• Approach: Hands-on, structured, autonomous and entrepreneurial, with the ability to take ownership of transactions and drive processes forward.
• Environment: Proven ability to perform in a fast-paced, international and multicultural environment while managing multiple transactions and priorities simultaneously.
• Private Equity: Experience within a private equity-backed company and/or a buy-and-build environment is considered a strong advantage.
• Skills: Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Languages: Fluency in English and Dutch or French is required.
• Education: Master’s degree in economics, business administration, finance or a related field.
• Passion: An affinity with horses and/or the equine industry is considered an asset.
• Travel: Willingness to travel.

Wat wij je bieden

You will join a dynamic, international and ambitious organization with significant growth ambitions and a very active M&A pipeline. You will report directly to the Group Corporate Development Director and work closely with the members of the Management Team and Board of Directors involved in specific transactions. The position is based in Lummen, Belgium. A competitive compensation package, in line with experience and standard for a private equity-backed environment, will be offered.