Senior Manager, Corporate Development - M&A Lisboa

Senior Manager, Corporate Development - M&A

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WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You’ll join our Corporate Development team, working at the intersection of strategy, M&A, and technology. This role partners closely with senior leadership across our Enterprise Technology (ET) and AI, Insights & Solutions (AIS) practices to drive Bain’s global inorganic growth agenda. You’ll collaborate with executives, internal stakeholders, and external partners to evaluate and execute
- impact deals in the
- evolving technology landscape.

WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM

As a Senior Manager, you’ll play a central role in shaping Bain’s corporate development agenda. You’ll identify, evaluate, and execute growth opportunities—including M&A, strategic investments, and partnerships—that strengthen Bain’s position in technology and innovation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead deal sourcing and pipeline management, building and maintaining a robust portfolio of opportunities.
• Execute
  -
  - end transactions, including sourcing, diligence, financial modeling, valuation, negotiation, and integration planning.
• Partner with Bain’s Vector leadership to drive strategic projects and initiatives.
• Run innovation sprints to ensure our team leverages
  - edge tools and processes.
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and investor sentiment to inform Bain’s corporate strategy.

ABOUT YOU

• 8+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, management consulting, or venture capital; technology sector exposure strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of leading and closing M&A or investment transactions from start to finish.
• Strong strategic thinking, financial modeling, and business case development skills.
• Confident communicator with demonstrated ability to influence and present to C-suite stakeholders.
• Comfortable operating in a
  - paced, global environment with a high degree of ownership.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• Fluency in English; additional languages a plus.

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