Group Mergers And Acquisitions Expert M - F H/F - CMA CGM

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group's shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.YOUR ROLE

As part of its strategic growth, CMA CGM is seeking a M&A Manager.
Reporting to the M&A Department of the CMA CGM Group, you will contribute to guiding strategic developmentprojects in close collaboration with the Group's Executive Management.
The M&A Expert reports directly to the Deputy Vice President - Head of M&A. This position is 100% based atthe headquarters in Marseille.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Your main responsibilities will include identifying, proposing, and implementing strategic initiatives (in particularalliances, partnerships, divestitures, acquisitions, asset purchases, etc.) in France or abroad, working closelywith the Group's Financial Department and the heads of our various operational divisions:
You will conduct market analyses, competition mapping, and identify potential growth targets internationally;
You will present opportunities aligned with our growth ambitions across different markets;
You will oversee and coordinate all stages of transactions: target evaluation, due diligence, financialmodeling, valuation, negotiation, and signing of legal documentation, ensuring all associated legal, financial,and tax contingencies are considered;
You will lead these development projects by managing multidisciplinary teams designated for eachoperation;
You will monitor the implementation of agreements and contracts, ensuring commitments are properlyexecuted;
You will contribute to related M&A projects: structuring, financing, PPA, integration, etc.
You will be responsible for obtaining the necessary approvals from Executive Management by preparing filesand involving the relevant operational and functional entities in compliance with internal governanceprocesses.
This position does not involve team management.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Master's degree from a business or engineering school, specializing in financial analysis.
At least 5 years of experience in a similar role within an investment bank, audit firm (transaction services), or alarge international corporation. Prior experience in a financial due diligence team would be appreciated.
You have extensive knowledge of partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, international development, andfinance.
Proactive in a demanding and motivating environment, you are skilled at making informed decisionscollaboratively. Dynamic and responsive, you have strong interpersonal skills and can work independently andtransparently, adapting to unexpected situations.
Experience in logistics, transportation, or infrastructure sectors would be a plus.
Project management skills.
Fluent and operational in English and French.

Come along on CMA CGM's adventure !