Karo Healthcare, a dynamic and growing personal-care retail company, is all about making smart choices for everyday healthcare. With a wide-ranging portfolio across seven categories including medical products, we own and sell over 80 brands in about 90 countries. Our portfolio includes such brands as E45, Pevaryl, Lamisil, Nutravita, Decubal and many others. Our core belief in empowering people to make intelligent health decisions drives our growth strategy, blending organic expansion and M&A.

Join us at Karo Healthcare on our exciting journey. We're currently looking for a Corporate Development and M&A Manager for our office in Düsseldorf.

What's in it for you?

High-impact role at the heart of international M&A and growth strategy
Exposure to cross-border deals across Europe and the US
Fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with real ownership
Strong career development and learning opportunities within a growing company

What you’ll be doing

Support end-to-end M&A transactions, coordinating multiple workstreams across internal teams and external advisors
Lead and manage due diligence processes, synthesizing insights into clear, actionable recommendations
Perform financial modelling, company valuations, and build robust business cases in close collaboration with commercial and operational teams
Contribute to negotiations by reviewing contracts and transitional service agreements to reflect business needs
Prepare high-quality presentations and materials for senior stakeholders and executive decision-making
Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets through market research, scouting, and collaboration with internal and external networks
Support post-merger integration and carve-out activities in partnership with cross-functional teams
Build strong internal relationships and act as a trusted partner on corporate development topics

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
3+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate M&A
Strong financial modelling skills and experience building business cases
Solid understanding of M&A processes and basic legal frameworks for share and asset transactions
Excellent analytical skills with a data-driven mindset and affinity for technology
Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders in fast-paced environments
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics
Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on approach and strong drive to deliver results
Fluency in English

Benefits

Opportunity to create, grow, and encourage

Apart from a competitive salary pack, there are lots of growth opportunities to meet your personal ambitions

Flexible schedule and life work balance

Responsibility for exciting and challenging projects that have a direct, visible impact on our customers and the industry

Very positive work environment in a young, international, and motivated team

Start-up spirit while being a part of the large international organization with strong values