Director Transaction Advisory / Strategy (m/f/d) (Hiring Immediately)

Our client is a digital strategy consultancy founded in 2011 and headquartered in Munich, Germany. With more than 300 employees and over 2,000 projects completed worldwide, the firm supports clients in over 50 countries. They specialize in four core areas:

• Transaction Advisory  (digital due diligence, exit readiness)
• Digital Strategy  (growth models, go-to-market, transformation roadmaps)
• Digital Execution  (marketing, automation, experience design, integrations)
• Tech, Data & AI Transformation  (architecture, AI solutions, data platforms)

The firm partners closely with investors, private equity firms, mid-sized companies, and corporates, maintaining a sharp focus on measurable value creation. Its distinctive strength lies in combining high-level strategy with hands-on implementation to unlock sustainable digital growth and transformation.

Key Responsibitlies

• Lead international commercial, digital, tech, and data due diligence reports for buy-side and sell-side transactions.
• Manage in-depth analyses of (digital) business models for leading private equity clients in an international context.
• Develop compelling equity stories and (digital) value creation initiatives for portfolio companies of private equity clients.
• Identify client consulting needs, structure complex problems, and independently design and deliver high-impact solutions.
• Assess the strategic impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on business models and identify high-potential application areas.
• Lead project teams, coordinate with external stakeholders, and ensure seamless delivery.
• Organize and drive core project activities, including workshops, stakeholder meetings, research, engagement, business and technical analyses, and solution design for both client-facing and internal initiatives.
• Mentor, develop, and supervise team members while contributing to recruiting high-potential managers and talent

Requirements

• University degree (Master's or MBA preferred) with excellent grades in business, economics, computer science, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in (digital) strategy consulting, transaction advisory, or digital transformation/marketing.
• Strong affinity for technology, including digital marketing, emerging tech, and AI applications.
• Distinct client orientation with the ability to effectively bridge client needs and internal delivery.
• Exceptional analytical skills paired with creative problem-solving.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with data visualization tools is a plus.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in professional settings.
• Service-oriented, communicative team player with genuine passion for digital innovation and value creation.
• Fluent in English (C1/C2 level); knowledge of German or other regional languages is advantageous.

Benefits

Your work will directly shape the digital future in a highly motivated, intelligent team, collaborating closely with founders and partners to deliver tangible value by linking strategy and execution.

Competitive Rewards

• Attractive salary packages, performance-based bonuses tied to project and sales success, and exclusive investment opportunities.
• Access to a dedicated 'Digital Leaders of Tomorrow' program for accelerated development of top talent, plus additional exclusive benefits.

Professional Growth

• Comprehensive support from day one, rapid assumption of responsibility, and the opportunity to shape your career path—positioning you as a true digital leader in the firm.

Work Environment

• Dynamic, diverse, and family-friendly culture with strong team spirit.
• Flexible hybrid working model across offices in Munich, Berlin, Hamburg, London, Milan, and Amsterdam.

Cutting-Edge Exposure

• Work at the forefront of digital business models and data-driven value creation across eight forward-looking industries, gaining deep insights and hands-on experience with transformative technologies.

Additional Perks

• Regular team events, joint sports activities, attractive company pension scheme, partnerships for fitness/wellness, mobility and meal allowances, plus a broad range of other attractive company benefits.

This role offers the opportunity to drive meaningful impact in a fast-growing, internationally respected consultancy while building a standout career in digital transformation and private equity advisory.