Mergers & Acquisition - Intern

sennder is Europe’s leading digital freight forwarder. In a traditional industry, we are moving fast to digitize and automate all road logistics processes. We are a growing team looking for a Mergers & Acquisitions Intern to help us on our journey to revolutionize road freight logistics. You would join our Mergers & Acquisitions team in the Berlin office.

We value humility and we're as interested in your character as we are in your talent. Please apply, even if you feel you only meet part of our listed criteria. Diversity drives innovation and we offer an international and friendly work environment with an energetic company culture. Just be yourself and maybe you’ll bring something valuable to the role we didn't initially think of.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an M&A intern, you will help to develop, drive, and implement a roll-up strategy for asset-light freight forwarders across Continental Europe. You will play a key role in projects along the entire M&A lifecycle, starting from target sourcing and deal structuring to post-acquisition integration. Your daily tasks will include, but not limited to, evaluation and execution of M&A transactions, focus on a scalable integration roadmap, mastering communication towards all stakeholders, and helping to build one company.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL
- Identify, source and evaluate M&A and other investment opportunities
- Review and track the relevant market and industry trends
- Write, review and perform supporting research for business cases
- Participate in cross-functional due diligence and post-merger integration exercises
- Perform financial modelling, valuation and other financial analyses
- Take part in the development of detailed strategic recommendations for sennder‘s C-level and other senior management members
- Develop a deep understanding of the business and the industry by performing a broad range of quantitative and qualitative analyses

PREFERABLY YOU HAVE
- First internship experience in investment banking/M&A, corporate development, strategy consulting with a focus on PE/CD, private equity or venture capital
- Outstanding analytical skills, structured way of thinking and attention to details
- Extremely proactive, self-starter mentality with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor of top-tier university and excellent English communication skills, both written and oral (German is not a requirement)
- Passion for Logistics is very welcomed

ABOUT sennder

sennder is moving trucks with the power of data to unlock endless and sustainable capacity at unparalleled quality. Through our proprietary transportation operating system, built by our in-house tech teams, we not only connect shippers to our fleet of thousands of trucks, but also improve how they move products in sustainable, cost-efficient, and transparent ways - making the logistics industry fit for the future. In a traditional industry, we’re growing and moving fast to digitally automate all road logistics processes.

We are building a curious team that is driven by an ambitious desire to solve the toughest logistics puzzles. What others may consider uncertainty, we see as an opportunity to learn and be proactive. We invite you to go on this journey with us and be part of one of Europe’s inspiring growth stories as we fast-forward road logistics into digitalization. Get to know us, our culture, green business, funding history, and more on our blog here.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

At sennder, we want to maximize the individual’s potential for all employees and reinforce an inclusive culture and environment of continuous learning that empowers people to succeed as a team. In addition to humility, we value commitment, team spirit, respect, and kindness to build trusted relationships across teams. Learn more on our career site.
- A fast-growing, start-up-oriented international team of 1000+ people with 65+ nationalities spread across 8 country offices with English as our company language.
- Continuous feedback and bi-annual review process for personal development, professional growth, and career opportunities. We also use “Objectives and Key Results” for company goals.
- A structured promotion process, providing everyone with fair and transparent career growth.
- Learning and development opportunities on the job and through conversations with your manager.
- Various opportunities to connect with colleagues, formally and informally, digitally or in-person (when allowed), through regular team events, company get-togethers, and partnership events with other companies and local organizers.
- Office first work policy (three days a week), that complies with local COVID-19 restrictions and policies. We also provide flex/hybrid remote working options.
- When in office: unlimited snacks, drinks, and fruits.
- All interviews are currently conducted on a remote basis.

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