Theon Group is looking for a Senior M&A Specialist

THEON GROUP develops and manufactures cutting-edge Night Vision, Thermal Imaging and Electro-Optical ISR systems for Military and Security applications in Europe with a global footprint. THEON began operations in 1997 in Greece, and today occupies a leading role in the sector thanks to its international presence, with offices in Greece, Cyprus, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Switzerland and Singapore, as well as three production sites in Athens, Wetzlar (Germany) and Plymouth (USA), employing more than 600 people globally. Through this network of companies, offices and facilities worldwide, THEON has more than 170,000 systems in service with the armed forces and special forces of 70 countries, including 24 NATO countries. THEON INTERNATIONAL PLC the parent company of the group has recently been listed in the EURONEXT stock market, allowing THEON to accelerate its growth and future business development further.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior M&A Specialist to lead and execute high-impact mergers and acquisitions for our organization. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying strategic opportunities, conducting due diligence, negotiating terms, and managing end-to-end transaction processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, external advisors, and senior executives to drive successful deal outcomes that align with our corporate growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Review acquisition strategies and assess alternatives.
• Assess financial data, market trends and risks.
• Perform valuation, deal structuring and enter into negotiations with target companies.
• Engage with internal stakeholders and external advisors to coordinate the multiple workstreams of each project.
• Collaborate with financial institutions to secure funding for acquisitions.
• Prepare memos for updating the senior management.
• Support the deal execution process.
• Be involved in the post-merger integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, corporate development, or a related field.
• Proven track record of executing M&A transactions from start to finish, including deal sourcing, due diligence, negotiation, and integration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong financial modeling and presentation skills
• Professional qualification (CFA/ACCA or equivalent) would be a plus
• Project management skills