M&A Transaction Manager(m/w/x)

## Job Description Drive the Energy Transition as **M&A Transaction Manager** – Solar & Batteries Are you ready to take on a key role at the heart of Europe’s energy transition? As an **M&A Transaction Manager** in Vattenfall’s Business Unit Solar & Batteries (BU SoBa), you will lead the development and execution of sell-side and buy-side transactions across our entire project portfolio – from single ready-to-build assets to larger platform deals. With a strong commercial mindset, transaction experience and strategic foresight, you will help unlock value and accelerate the scale-up of solar and storage solutions. Join us and be part of our fossil freedom mission. **About BU Solar & Batteries** The Business Unit Solar & Batteries is part of Vattenfall’s Business Area Wind, responsible for all large-scale solar PV and battery storage development across Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands and the UK. BU SoBa operates along the full value chain – from early-stage development and financing to construction and operations – with the clear ambition to grow a profitable and scalable solar & storage portfolio as a cornerstone of a future-proof energy system. **Your Role – What You’ll Be Doing** As M&A Transaction Manager in Solar & Batteries, you will be responsible for managing and executing complex renewable energy transactions. Your key responsibilities include: * **End-to-End Sell-Side Management:** Conduct the full transaction cycle for solar, battery and hybrid projects, from internal approvals, due diligence and data room preparation to investor outreach, negotiations and closing. * **Buy-Side Execution:** Evaluate new acquisition opportunities, coordinate commercial and technical due diligence and offer preparation and deal structuring aligned with BU SoBa’s strategic fit. * **External stakeholder engagement:** Identify and manage relationships with investors, banks and advisors, coordinate market sounding processes and act as main point of contact throughout the deal lifecycle. * **Strategic Development:** Contribute to the evolution of BU SoBa’s M&A strategies, including the development of holistic offerings, legal entity structuring and economic models. * **Valuation & Market Intelligence:** Prepare M&A assumptions and project business cases based on market and investor feedback, screen leads with financial and strategic framing. * **Cross-Functional Coordination:** Collaborate closely with legal, tax, engineering, trading and project teams to ensure smooth execution and internal alignment across all phases of the transaction. ## Qualifications **Skills & Experience – What You Bring** We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong transactional background and a passion for the renewable energy space: * University degree in business, law, engineering, or a related field * Several years of relevant work experience in M&A, corporate finance, investment management, or project development – ideally with exposure to renewable energy transactions * Strong understanding of due diligence processes, investor communication and commercial contract negotiation * Solid financial and strategic evaluation skills, including experience working with valuation models and information memoranda * Excellent project management and communication skills * Fluency in English and German is required, Dutch is a plus **Reporting Line:** You will report to the Director of Portfolio and Asset Management within the Business Unit Solar & Batteries as part of Vattenfall’s Business Area Wind. **Location:** Berlin, Hamburg, Amsterdam, London or Stockholm (Preference for Hamburg or Berlin) ## Additional Information Good remuneration, a challenging and international work environment, and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development. * **Dynamic Workplace:** A diverse environment characterized by team spirit and flexibility. * **Professional Growth:** Opportunities for career advancement in a growing sector. * **Inclusive Culture:** A supportive and inclusive workplace that values diversity and encourages collaboration. * **Attractive employment conditions:** A comprehensive remuneration, flexible working hours and locations, two brand new offices in Hamburg and Berlin, employee health and sport support. At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation. The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall. The screening will be performed by a third party, Validata. In Sweden, the **trade union representatives** are: Rolf Ohlsson (Akademikerna), Anders Bohlin (Unionen), Christer Gustafsson (Ledarna), Rebecka Hedsell (SEKO). To get in contact with the representatives, please call Vattenfall´s switchboard +46 8 739 50 00.