M&A Manager 1

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

ROLE: M&A Manager, M&A Senior Manager
Reporting: M&A Lead
Location: Europe / Hybrid in Europe

Join Syensqo's Corporate M&A team and play a leading role in shaping the company's portfolio transformation.  

Reporting to the Head of M&A, you will lead either international acquisition, divestitures, carve-outs and joint ventures from opportunity assessment through signing and closing. This is a pure M&A execution role—not a corporate strategy position—offering significant exposure to senior leadership, cross-border transactions and increasing responsibility as the company continues to actively reshape its portfolio.

We are looking for an experienced transaction professional who combines strong financial and commercial judgement with outstanding execution skills and thrives in a fast-paced international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of acquisitions, divestitures, carve-outs and joint venture transactions.
• Manage transaction workstreams from origination support through due diligence, negotiation, signing and closing.
• Build and challenge financial models, business valuations and investment cases to support Executive Committee decision making.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams across Business Units and Corporate Functions to deliver transactions on time and to the required quality.
• Lead preparation of transaction materials including teasers, information memoranda, business plans, vendor due diligence, carve-out documentation and Board presentations.
• Manage relationships with investment banks, legal counsel, accounting firms, tax advisers and other external partners.
• Partner closely with Legal on transaction structuring, SPA negotiations and completion mechanics.
• Present recommendations and transaction updates to senior leadership throughout the deal lifecycle.
• Support integration planning and separation planning where required to enable successful execution beyond signing.

Skills & Background

• MUST have minimum 6-10 years' experience executing complex M&A transactions.
• Experience gained within:
  • Corporate M&A at a leading industrial company (ideally chemicals, advanced materials or manufacturing)
  • Investment Banking (M&A)
  • Transaction Services or Deal Advisory
  • Private Equity portfolio transactions
• Demonstrated experience leading:
  • acquisitions
  • divestitures
  • carve-outs
  • joint ventures
  • cross-border transactions
• Experience within the chemicals, specialty chemicals or industrial manufacturing sector is strongly preferred. 
  Proven ability to independently manage multiple transactions simultaneously.

Language skills
Fluency in English
Another language (French, Spanish, German) is a plus
 
Additional information:
Based in Europe with a hybrid working model across Syensqo's European offices.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% of the time (including overnight stays) throughout different time zones.  

Why Join Syensqo?

• Join a highly active Corporate M&A function executing international transactions across a global specialty chemicals portfolio.
• Work directly with senior executives and Business Unit leaders on strategically significant deals.
• Lead transactions with genuine end-to-end ownership rather than supporting isolated workstreams.
• Gain exposure across acquisitions, divestitures, carve-outs and joint ventures.
• Be part of a growing M&A organisation with clear opportunities for career progression as the company's portfolio continues to evolve.

About us

• This position requires a certain level of integrity, confidentiality, loyalty and trustworthiness as you will have access to Syensqo's most sensitive information or systems in the context of your mission. Please note that the selected person for this position will be required to undergo and meet company standards for vetting verifications and reference checks.
• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.