M&A Manager / Senior M&A Manager

Job Description

Are you a passionate M&A professional? Are you curious to see how 18,000 people work together to make a difference for a more sustainable future? Are you thinking about how you could combine these two? If you answered yes or are curious to hear more, this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our global M&A team as senior M&A manager and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Ramboll has a successful track-record of growth and transformation through acquisitions, and strategic M&A is a key part of executing our strategy “Partner for the Sustainable Change”. As our M&A Manager you will be at the center of all our acquisitions. To succeed in this role, you must bring solid experience in M&A, with strong capabilities in financial analysis and valuation. You are preferably located in Copenhagen, Denmark, but we can also consider other Ramboll locations.  

Are you our new M&A Manager? Click the apply-button to send your application.

You will join our Corporate Development team

You will become part of the Corporate Development team, which includes Group Strategy, Group M&A and Post-Merger Integration (PMI), and Business Transformation. As our new M&A Manager you will work in an international team diverse  in age, gender, educational background, and professional experience. We pride ourselves on our resourcefulness and the high quality of our delivery.

The Group M&A team is responsible for ensuring strategic fit, proper processes, and quality in all our acquisitions – in close collaboration with the business managers. Together with the Group Strategy, Business Transformation, and Group PMI, the M&A team is responsible for key strategic priorities. The role reports to the Group Director, M&A.

When joining us, you will be:

• Developing and driving the M&A agenda with the team and senior stakeholders
• Contributing to  delivering high-quality M&A execution globally
• Serving as project manager for our global M&A projects, working with a  wide range of stakeholder groups from business areas to C-level
• Operating at the core of  Ramboll’s strategy, M&A, PMI and business transformation offering a unique vantage point on our journey to close the gap for a sustainable future

Key responsibilities in the role:

As (Senior) M&A Manager, Ramboll Group, you will help execute Ramboll’s ambitious M&A strategy, including:

• Driving the execution of the M&A strategy and execution of all global transactions from screening to closing (M&A, JV, divestments) with the team, including e.g.:
• Valuation and analysis: applying methods like DCF; financial modeling with building and interpreting complex models for deal scenarios; understanding financial statements, adjustments, and implications of different accounting treatments.
• Industry analysis, deal rationale analysis (synergies, growth opportunities, risks), scenario planning.
• Orchestrate and quality-assure the due diligence with internal and external advisors.
• Structure transactions  together with legal and tax teams.
• Project management for the whole lifecycle of the transaction until closing, including internal and external stakeholder management. This includes close collaboration with support functions and business leaders.
• Development of internal decision decoments and recommendations for excutive approvals.

Your starting point for continuous growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so  you can grow with the company. For this role, we expect you to bring:

• Proven experience with M&A with at least 4 years’ experience from consulting, private equity, investment banking, transaction services, or a corporate M&A team
• A master’s degree in finance, business, or other relevant field.
• Strong skills in valuations, financial analysis, and M&A due diligence.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, including ability to prepare C-level presentations.
• Experience in managing projects, preferably in multi-functional teams in M&A projects.
• It is a plus if you have experience in sell/buyer side transaction negotiations and experience in  transaction agreements

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:

• Team player mind-set with the ability to lead project teams globally
• Ability to work independently with attention to details, diligently working in a structured manner under tight timelines

What we can offer you

• Flexible work environment with the possibility of working from home a few days a week
• Commitment to your development
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application and CV online. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll’s supportive learning culture can help you grow. So, if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

Deadline: 20 December 2025

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com with such requests.