Director, Global M&A

vor 1 Monat


Zürich, Schweiz Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA. Vollzeit

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond

About the Role

Barry Callebaut is on a mission to deliver the world’s best chocolate & cocoa solutions across both the most iconic consumer brands as well as the little bakeries around the corner. We are the global market leader with a worldwide presence across the entire chocolate & cocoa value chain – from tree to tanker truck. We are currently looking for a Director of Global M&A to join the Global M&A team.

By being part of the Global Strategy team based in the Global HQ in Zurich, you will work closely with the Head of Global Strategy to define and execute our inorganic growth agenda around the globe. You will be responsible for identifying and assessing inorganic opportunities (incl. acquisitions, divestitures, and partnerships) for their value creation potential and ensure end-to-end deal execution.

Key Responsibilities Include
  1. Support design & execution of the inorganic strategy of the Group across the globe
  2. Work with regional teams to track & convert global opportunity pipeline
  3. Support assessment of strategic fit with qualitative & quantitative analysis
  4. Lead end-to-end deal execution – from project management, due diligence coordination, business plan development, valuation decisions, to negotiation & documentation
  5. Drive successful due diligence outcomes through close partnership with regional & functional teams across the business
  6. Develop written reports and deliver in-person presentations
  7. Advise on transaction integration strategy and implementation
  8. Track & assess inorganic developments in relevant markets
  9. Build & manage global network of external M&A relationships
About You
  1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a leading university in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Liberal Arts
  2. 8+ years experience in M&A at an investment bank, private equity, Big4, or corporate development
  3. Interest in the consumer goods industry is valuable
  4. Excellent English language skills (spoken and written)
  5. Effective communication style
  6. Collaborative and flexible
  7. High personal motivation and ability to work independently
  8. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  9. Strong leadership & stakeholder management skills with the ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams
  10. Resilient within a fast-paced, global operating environment

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong.

If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here.

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