Corporate Development Principal
Location: Come and join us in Hamburg
Freenow empowers smarter mobility decisions helping people to move freely and cities to thrive.
Are you a strategic deal-maker passionate about driving growth? Freenow is looking for a Corporate Development Principal to lead M&A and strategic initiatives, working closely with C-level leaders to shape our growth strategy. From sourcing opportunities and building financial models to managing due diligence, negotiations, and integration, you’ll play a key role in high-impact decisions.
YOUR DAILY ADVENTURES WILL INCLUDE:
- Identify and evaluate opportunities for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and partnerships that align with the company’s strategic objectives.
- Lead financial modeling, valuation, and business case development to support deal recommendations and executive decision-making.
- Manage end-to-end M&A processes, including due diligence, stakeholder coordination, negotiations support, and integration planning.
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with internal teams and external advisors, fostering transparency and accountability throughout deal execution.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, aligning legal, finance, operations, and business unit leaders on responsibilities and expectations during transactions.
- Take full ownership of deliverables, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with organizational goals, while proactively resolving issues.
- Adapt strategies and problem-solve under pressure, maintaining composure in high-stakes negotiations and shifting market conditions.
- Support post-deal integration efforts, ensuring smooth execution, cultural alignment, and delivery of expected synergies.
- Manage external Due Diligence providers, from scoping to selection to day-to-day management.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE:
- M&A Expertise: 7+ years in investment banking, transaction services, or corporate development preferred, with strong buy-side due diligence and post-merger integration experience.
- Strategic & Commercial Acumen: Deep understanding of corporate strategy, growth planning, and tech industry trends.
- Deal-Making & Execution: Proven track record in structuring, negotiating, and delivering high-stakes transactions end-to-end.
- Analytical & Technical Skills: Advanced financial modeling, business analysis, and proficiency with digital tools and tech business models.
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and resilience to thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION:
Freenow is an equal opportunity employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age.
We want you to grow and evolve, bring your true self to work.
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ABOUT FREENOW:
We are Freenow, the European taxi app with the broadest multi-mobility offering, available in 9 markets and over 180 cities. Our app gives millions of passengers the freedom to move with a wide choice of services including taxis, private hire vehicles, carsharing, car rental, e-scooters, e-bikes, e-mopeds and public transport.Headquartered in Hamburg and led by our CEO Thomas Zimmermann, we are on a mission to make urban mobility more efficient, sustainable and inclusive.Since July 2025 we have been part of Lyft, a global mobility platform connecting riders and drivers for billions of rides across North America and Europe. Together we are building a more caring and connected world, creating new opportunities for innovation, growth and impact.
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