Consultant Strategy & Transaction Private Equity (m/f/d)

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YOUR TASKS As a Consultant Strategy & Transaction, you will advise private-equity backed companies and major corporates on high-impact initiatives, ranging from cost reduction and operational improvements to portfolio optimisation and buy-and-build strategies. You will leverage in-depth market insights, robust financial modelling, and strong stakeholder management to deliver clear, data-driven recommendations to senior leadership teams, while being based in Munich or Frankfurt. Look forward to diverse and challenging tasks, such as: Commercial Due Diligence: Participation in transactions, including the creation of commercial evaluations, factbooks and information memoranda Growth Strategy Development: Support and co-development of growth and Go-To-Market strategies Cost Optimization & Operational Excellence: Identify cost drivers, propose reduction measures, design new business models, and recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency and profitability Portfolio Strategy & M&A: Provide guidance on buy-and-build initiatives, portfolio restructuring, and post-merger integration to unlock synergies and scale effectively Conduct market research, competitive benchmarking, and financial evaluations to support critical strategic decisions Executive Stakeholder Management: Prepare concise, board-level materials and work closely with senior executives and investors to ensure alignment on the most critical strategic objectives Cross-functional Collaboration: Engage with finance, operations, and other teams to ensure seamless project execution and maximum value capture WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU Graduate of a top university or business school with an outstanding academic record 3+ years of experience at Tier 1 or Tier 2/boutique firms You have very good skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint). You have affinity for software and IT-services topics (e.g., Managed Services, SaaS, etc.). You have demonstrable experience in exit readiness, cost optimisation, due diligence, or post-merger integration projects. You have the ability to assimilate industry insights quickly and translate them into tangible recommendations. You have proven ability to build relationships at senior levels and influence decision-making with clear, concise presentations. Excellent language skills in German and English YOUR BENEFITS Collaboration on pioneering projects in the field of digitalisation and buy-and-build. A collegial, ambitious corporate culture with room for personal and professional development. Regular employee development discussions and opportunities to contribute Personalised training and career development opportunities Individual support and international career prospects through collaboration with experts from the Analysys Mason network. Regular team events, such as team breakfasts, a summer festival and a Christmas party. Modern, centrally located office. Competitive industry salaries, including a bonus programme. Ready to shape the future with us? Become part of a team where your ambition meets endless opportunities. Discover what makes Analysys Mason unique and let’s create impact together – your next big career step starts with us. Shape the next! We look forward to getting to know you and exploring how YOUR story could help write our next chapter! We look forward to meeting you and listening to your ideas! We are Analysys Mason – an award-leading global management consulting firm helping clients to make and act on the decisions that steer their progress and connect our world. Specialising in technology, media, telecoms and space, we provide bespoke strategy, transaction, transformation and regulation and policy consulting, combined with research and insights. We help clients navigate complex transformation journeys, always shaping the next. Since 1985, our team has expanded to 450+ professionals across 17 offices in 13 countries and our experts have taken on work in over 140 countries, making us a truly global company. Our vision is to be the leading authority and catalyst for digital change, connectivity and inclusion. We are committed to a sustainable, connected future – contributing to a world where technology delivers for all. Our expertise spans commercial due diligence, strategic value creation, digital transformation and industrial tech – with a strong sector focus on B2B tech-enabled services, software, tech, mobility and digital health. We offer the opportunity to take up this position in Munich, Frankfurt, or London.