Director Corporate Development and Mergers & Acquisitions

As a Director Corporate Development and M&A you will collaborate with the Adecco Group leadership team and the Head of Corporate Development and M&A to execute M&A transactions and run corporate development initiatives.  You will support the project pipeline development, including support in managing key external relationships (e.g., investment banks and other channels). You will assist in the evaluation and execution of new market entry opportunities, partnerships/alliances, acquisitions, mergers, divestments/spin-offs and joint ventures, and will be a key partner of senior management.

• Collaborate with the Global Business Units, Group CFO and Corporate Strategy teams in the translation of business strategy into Corporate Development and M&A objectives.
• Support the growth strategy through identification, assessment and execution of potential mergers, acquisitions, market entries and joint ventures as well as divestitures by the company.
• Build relationships with each Global Business Unit and within the Finance organization to maintain an ongoing project pipeline that is aligned with the business and corporate objectives.
• Assist in driving relationships with investment banking firms and strategic consultants.
• Partner with business leaders and key stakeholders before, during and after the M&A processes, to ensure the deals make strategic sense, fit with the forward-looking business plans, and are integrated smoothly and fully optimized.
• Support all M&A activities and provide general transaction and analytical support, including the creation of valuations, deal summaries, and presentation materials as well as working with the Legal function to review transaction contractual documents.
• Lead cross-functional project teams for acquisitions and divestitures.
• Lead cross-functional project teams for corporate development initiatives.

• Master Degree in Finance or equivalent
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in Corporate Development, Corporate Finance, Strategy, Business Development or M&A at a large global Corporation with experience working in Investment Banking or Strategy Consulting
• Experience working in a demanding environment with highly motivated and driven professionals. Having lived and worked abroad is a plus. English required, second language a strong plus (French / German / Spanish / others)
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects autonomously with multiple workstreams
• Advanced analytical, financial modelling and problem-solving skills, with proven intellectual and analytical rigor
• Ability to structure and lead complex cross-enterprise projects and processes with multiple partners at both senior and junior levels
• Excellent presentation skills, including strong oral and writing capabilities; ability to clearly communicate compelling messages to senior management and external business partners
• Strong leadership skills with an inclusive and collaborative approach to work

Our purpose – making the future work for everyone – inspires and connects us all. As one of the world’s largest employers, our colleagues across our three global business units – Adecco, Akkodis, and LHH – provide expertise in talent and technology that enables organisations to succeed and individuals to thrive within an ever-evolving world of work.

We’re passionate about our work – embracing different perspectives and putting our clients, candidates, and customers at the heart of all we do.

We embody our core values: Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion and Courage and always keeping our customers at the heart of everything we do.  Join the Adecco Group to make an impact in an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged to reach their full potential.

Growth and Development

You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and grow your career across our extensive portfolio of services and solutions. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways, striking a healthy work-life balance between their jobs and their lives. We believe in continuous learning to foster a skill-rich environment, satisfying your curiosity while sharing skills, knowledge, and expertise to grow together. Here, you can be yourself, and we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you.

We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organization with multiple different roles, our application process can vary.

On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.

Inclusion

At the Adecco Group, we are committed to making the future work for everyone. We seek to foster a culture of belonging and purpose, shape an environment where our people are happy, healthy and feel engaged, and where difference is respected and valued. We have zero tolerance for any unlawful discrimination against any colleague, associate, candidate, or person providing services on behalf of the Adecco Group, at any stage of that person’s journey with us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any additional accommodations or support due to a disability or other special circumstances, please let us know by contacting us. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met throughout the hiring process.

Posting date: 11-06-2026