(Senior) M&A Analyst / Corporate Development Analyst (all genders) na Lingoda
Lingoda · Berlin, Alemanha · Remote
- Professional
About Lingoda
Founded 12 years ago, Lingoda addresses a pressing global challenge: meeting the demands of growing economies and aging populations through the mobility of global talent. Driven by its mission "to empower global talent with the language, cultural, and technical skills for integration and success", Lingoda has established itself as a leader in education.
What We Do
Lingoda’s highly effective Small Group Learning Model is delivered via over 800,000 classes a year, powered by 2,400 qualified teachers and a unique proprietary curriculum designed to help learners achieve their goals, whether that be career progression or integration into a new country.
Who We Serve
A rapidly growing and ambitious company, Lingoda operates in both B2B and B2C: while the B2B business has a strong focus on the healthcare sector in Germany and a credible ambition to expand into other professions and geographies, Lingoda’s B2C business has a global presence, teaching German, English, Spanish, French, and Italian to students worldwide.
Who We Serve
A rapidly growing and ambitious company, Lingoda operates in both B2B and B2C: while the B2B business has a strong focus on the healthcare sector in Germany and a credible ambition to expand into other professions and geographies, Lingoda’s B2C business has a global presence, teaching German, English, Spanish, French, and Italian to students worldwide.
Learning a language with Lingoda is a rewarding experience, made possible by us Lingodies who support our students every step of the way. We’re committed to living the learning journey alongside them to create a world of connection and opportunity.
Learning a language with Lingoda is a rewarding experience, made possible by us Lingodies who support our students every step of the way. We’re committed to living the learning journey alongside them to create a world of connection and opportunity.
Why Join Us?
Joining Lingoda means becoming part of a team that’s committed to getting better, together. We foster an inclusive culture of bravery, curiosity, and growth, where insight turns into action, and every team member contributes to igniting positive change.
Be part of our journey to transform lives through education.
We are looking for a (Senior) M&A / Corporate Development Analyst (all genders) based in Berlin or working remotely from Germany with regular visits to the Berlin office.
Your mission with us:
You will support Lingoda’s strategic growth by identifying, evaluating, and executing M&A opportunities and corporate development initiatives, leveraging top-tier financial and market analysis to inform decision-making and drive value creation.
Your Tasks:
- Conduct comprehensive market and industry research to identify potential acquisition targets, partnership opportunities, and strategic investments.
- Prepare detailed financial models, valuation analyses, and business cases for potential M&A deals.
- Support due diligence processes, including financial, operational, and strategic assessments.
- Assist in drafting investment memos, presentation materials, and executive summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—finance, legal, product, and executive leadership—to facilitate deal execution and integration planning.
- Monitor and analyze industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory developments impacting M&A strategy.
- Support post-deal integration projects and measure deal performance against strategic objectives.
Your bring to Lingoda:
- A Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field with an outstanding academic record.
- 2-4 years of experience in M&A, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Management Consulting, or Private Equity.
- Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills (Excel, PowerPoint; familiarity with data tools is a plus).
- Deep understanding of deal structuring, due diligence, and integration processes.
- Knowledge of industry dynamics, market analysis, and competitive positioning.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
- Fluency in English; German language skills A2+
- Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and think strategically under tight deadlines.
You add to our culture with:
- You have an independent and rigorous working style
- You are a team player and love to think outside the box
- You are proactive in problem-solving, resourceful, and adaptable to fast-paced, evolving environments.
- You have the ability to understand business challenges and stakeholders' needs
- Your attention to detail & your problem-solving ability
What you can expect from Lingoda:
- Approachable leaders and transparent communication - every voice counts at Lingoda!
- Company events and colleagues who are always happy to socialise + budgets towards team building events!
- An inclusive environment with great team spirit and passion for languages
- A well-structured and exciting onboarding process to set you up for success!
- The possibility to work remotely from your home or in the office located in the heart of Berlin
- Education funds because we want to see our people grow
- Free access to our language classes
- Mental Health programs
- Corporate benefits & pension funds
- 30 vacation days per year
- Free snacks & drinks at the office
Does that sound exciting? Then, send us your CV right away!
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Your contact person for the position is Megan.
Lingoda is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As an equal opportunities and affirmative action employer, we strive to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of our user base. Our commitment ensures that every applicant is assessed on the basis of their skills and qualifications, regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or religion.
We ask that you please apply directly via the link provided in the job description or directly on our website. Due to GDPR regulations, applications sent otherwise will not be considered.
Please note that if you are based outside of Germany that only a freelance contract can be offered. All our contracts whether freelance or regular German employment contract start on a 2 year time period.
