Joining TÜV Rheinland means working for one of the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification service providers with more than 25,000 employees globally. Our employees are our most important asset. That is why we invest in their development and offer competitive pay, multiple health insurance plan options, and a 401(k) with up to 6% company match. At the same time we live an international, team-oriented culture characterized by respect, collegiality and openness. This enables our employees to develop their potential, apply new knowledge and methods directly - and plan a long-term career with real opportunities for advancement.

SUMMARY:

The candidate will play an instrumental role in strategy/ business development including M&A transactions. The role spans a wide range of industries, including chemical, electronics, renewable energy, medical, consumer and industrial materials/ products/ packaging, with a specific focus on the North American markets. This role reports directly to the Global Head of Strategy & Innovation for TÜV Rheinland’s Business Stream Products.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategy & Innovation/ Business Development

• ■Develop strategies to achieve growth goals by entering new services/ markets, identifying (cross-border) investments etc.

Opportunity Identification & Coordination

• ■Build and maintain relationships with senior executives of companies to identify strategic partnership and investment opportunities.
• ■Act as the primary liaison between these companies and TÜV Rheinland’s teams, including business operations and corporate functions.
• ■Ensure seamless communication and coordination between these companies and internal teams, bridging cultural and language gaps.

Deal Expertise

• ■Deep understanding of all phases of M&A transactions, including sell-side, buy-side, joint venture establishments, and divestitures.
• ■Act as PMO for integrations of newly acquired companies/ joint venture establishments etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience

• ■At least 4 – 7 years of experience in strategy, and/ or an M&A environment, including experience playing a key role in executing transactions.

Skills & Competencies

• ■A pragmatic, execution-oriented strategic thinker with exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills, understanding approaches to facilitate strategic problem-solving and collaborative strategy developments.
• ■Good knowledge of business strategy, from data analysis and industry challenges to business direction and problem-solving.
• ■Ability to structure and lead projects with cross-functional teams, leveraging cross-functional expertise while exercising influence without formal power.
• ■Strong communication skills, negotiation skills, formal presentation, and project management skills.
• ■Proven ability to produce high-quality and impactful professional documents for external and internal use.
• ■Advanced business writing and verbal communication skills in English, additional languages is a plus.

Education

• ■A master’s degree, ideally in finance, business administration, or a related specialization from a reputable university.
• ■Professional qualifications such as CPA or CFA are a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• ■Will work in an office environment.
• ■Work may be sedentary, sitting for long periods, working at a computer.
• ■Laptop or Desktop Computer
• ■Phone or Headset

Travel Required

• ■This position may require 25-50% travel.

TUV Rheinland North America EEO Statement

As a global business, TUV Rheinland North America relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical solutions serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil rights Act of 1964. We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. TUV Rheinland North America is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/ Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.