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Job Description
The Opportunity
Sportradar (NASDAQ:SRAD) is a fast-growing sports technology company in a critical phase of its development. The Corporate Development Analyst will play a vital role in the next chapter of growth for the company, supporting with analysing, evaluating and executing inorganic growth initiatives across all areas of the business while working with the Director Corporate Development and SVP Corporate Development.
Tasks/ Responsibilities
Execute M&A projects along full spectrum of the deal lifecycle:
* Coordinate internal operational and external advisor teams through
o Pre-DD assessment, LoI structuring and negotiation
o DD, transaction structuring and documentation
o Investment committee / Board approval processes
o First phase post-acquisition work
* Provide guidance and ensure clarity around priorities and goals of M&A projects to different functional areas and stakeholders
* Work collaboratively across functions with peers in operational teams to successfully execute M&A projects
* Compile relevant reporting to senior management and board committees
Support in the implementation of a group-wide M&A framework, incl. (i) M&A idea generation and cultivation, and (ii) M&A execution
(i) M&A idea generation and cultivation
* Implement and refine group-wide idea generation and cultivation routine, incl. standards for the inclusion of new opportunities into a pipeline; update, prioritize and progress opportunities as well; assist teams in structured market analyses and screening exercises
* Refine and generate relevant M&A dashboards to be used for status and progress reporting vis-à-vis different stakeholder groups
* Train relevant SR senior team members to input and nurture the M&A pipeline
(ii) M&A execution
* Support in refining a comprehensive framework for M&A execution, incl. e.g. guidelines for the execution of small vs. large acquisitions
* Support in defining standards for each of the relevant business functions within the SR Group incl. technology & engineering, product, sales, HR, finance, legal, tax, incl. essential DD IRL, check-lists, DD report templates as well as progress & value creation tracking
* Use best-in-class M&A process templates, incl. NDAs, LoIs, Term-Sheets, SPAs, investment case summaries
General Corporate Development support:
* Act as additional contact for M&A execution topics within the SR Group
* Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams including external advisors
* Prepare documentation that serve as basis for top management decisions
Qualifications
& experience
Minimum 3 years of professional experience working in an M&A position within a fast-paced, highly competitive, and dynamic industry, preferably working as an M&A analyst
Proven track record of building relationships, delivering large, complex engagement and of successfully managing and guiding multiple, cross-functional teams, business executives and stakeholders
Excellent fact-gathering and analytical skills, structured working method and safe handling of research analyses and model tasks in transactional situations
Excellent communication and presentation skills (oral and written), experienced on board and senior executive level
Initiative and drive, critical thinking skills
Flexibility to travel at least 50% of time as required
Bachelor or master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or any other related field
Additional Information
At Sportradar, we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) – we believe skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team!