Corporate Development Manager

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity here at Nebius!

We are looking for a Corporate Development Manager who will be responsible for driving Nebius’s inorganic growth strategy through mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments. This role will proactively identify, evaluate, and execute high-potential M&A opportunities, working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will bring a strong deal-making background, preferably from private equity, investment banking, or corporate M&A, and will play a pivotal role in shaping our growth trajectory.

The ideal candidates will bring strong deal-making/involvement backgrounds, preferably from private equity, investment banking, or corporate M&A, and will play a pivotal role in shaping our growth trajections.

You’re welcome to work in our offices in either Amsterdam or London (hybrid).

The responsibilities will include:

• Build and maintain a strong M&A pipeline aligned with strategic business priorities.
• Proactively search for and identify potential acquisition targets across target markets.
• Qualify inbound M&A opportunities and assess strategic fit.
• Conduct market mapping, company profiling, and financial/strategic analysis of prospects.
• Lead the due diligence process in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop financial models, business cases, and investment proposals for decision-making.
• Drive deal execution from sourcing to closing, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the investment community, including private equity firms, advisors, and industry contacts.
• Support post-merger integration planning in partnership with relevant teams.

We expect you to have:

• 7+ years of experience in M&A, private equity, investment banking, or corporate development.
• Proven track record in sourcing, evaluating, and executing transactions required for the manager role.
• M&A experience in an investment bank or boutique.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in an international, fast-paced environment.

It will be an added bonus if you have:

• Sector experience in AI, technology, software, or related industries.
• Familiarity with the broader European, and US investment ecosystems.
• Fluency in additional European languages.