M&A Director

M&A Director (F/M)

[Paris La Défense]

The Opportunity

Worldline, leading player in payments industry in Europe and listed on the SBF 120, is looking for an M&A Director to execute the M&A strategy managing the end-to-end process. With its global reach and its commitment to innovation, Worldline is the technology partner of choice for merchants, banks and third-party acquirers. Worldline provides its clients with sustainable, trusted and secure solutions across the payment value chain, fostering their business growth wherever they are. Services offered by Worldline in the areas of Merchant Services and Financial Services include domestic and cross-border commercial acquiring, both in-store and online, highly-secure payment transaction processing. In 2024 Worldline generated a revenue of €4.6 billion.

You will be part of the M&A team (6 professionals in total) and will participate in M&A deal executions.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Under the responsibility of the CFO, Worldline's M&A team is at the heart of the firm's current strategy. The M&A Director will have comprehensive exposure to the entire M&A process, from origination to closing:

• Consider and assess the potential of existing portfolio assets from an M&A perspective, identifying opportunities to enhance value creation
• Contribute to the creation of high-quality project deliverables, including materials for the investment committee or top management, acquisition/disposal rationale documentation, and decision-making support tools
• Participate in the complete lifecycle of M&A execution, including monitoring due diligence, managing processes, and ensuring adherence to deadlines
• Assist in the financial analysis and valuation of prospective acquisition targets, ensuring accuracy and relevance in evaluations
• Coordinate with external advisors (bankers, lawyers, due diligence) and internal divisions (legal M&A, PMI, strategy)
• Conduct competitive analyses to evaluate the relative strengths and weaknesses of key competitors, providing valuable insights for strategic decision-making

Who are you ?

Skills and experience :

• Top Business School with a specialization in Corporate Finance
• 5-8 years working experience, ideally in Transaction Services
• Strong financial analysis, modeling, business valuation and understanding of M&A process management
• Collaboration, proactive mindset, and exceptional communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously; strong project management and organizational skills
• Demonstrate ability to perform effectively under pressure, showcase resilience and adaptability in challenging situations
• Strong appetite to understand the complexities of the payments sector
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)

Languages :

• Fluent French and English speaking, analysis, and writing skills
• Other languages will be an advantage (German, Spanish, or other)

Perks & Benefits

At Worldline you'll get the chance to be at the heart of the global payments technology industry and shape how the world pays and gets paid. On top of that, you will also:

• Be part of a company guided by a strong purpose to do good and recognized as top 1% of the most sustainable companies in all sectors worldwide.
• Work with inspiring colleagues and be empowered to learn, grow and accelerate your career.
• Annual bonuses (year-end, vacation, profit-sharing)
• 32 days paid vacation and 13th month convertible into vacation time
• 75% reimbursement of public transport costs
• Very active works council (evenings, trips, cultural and leisure subsidies, etc.)
• Teleworking agreement
• Subsidized company restaurant
• Health and provident insurance

Shape the evolution

We are pushing towards the next frontiers of payments technology, and we look for big thinkers to join our journey. People with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. Here you'll work with ambitious colleagues from around the world, take on unique challenges as a team, and make a real impact on the society. And with our empowering culture, strong technology and extensive training opportunities, we help you accelerate your career. Wherever you decide to go. Join our global team of over 18,000 innovators across 40+ countries, and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own.

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We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any applicable legally protected characteristics.