We are snappi. A bank first of its kind in Greece; one that lives in your mobile phone. We offer products to cover the unmet financial needs of Gen Z and Millenials; end-to-end digital credit with offerings such as Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), payments and cards, all in a fair, simple, and fast way.
We are looking to hire a Head of Strategy and M&A. The Head of Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) will oversee snappi’s strategic planning and execution, and will lead its M&A activities. The Head of Strategy and M&A will collaborate with snappi’s senior management to develop Snappi's strategy for organic and inorganic growth. This role is critical for driving long-term growth, competitive positioning, and financial performance.
The role reports to Chief Business Development Officer.

Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning and Development

• Formulate Long-Term Strategy: Lead the development of the company's long-term strategy, including identifying key areas for growth, new market opportunities, and potential threats.
• Market Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of industry trends, competitive landscape, and market dynamics to inform strategic decisions.
• Goal Setting: Set clear, measurable objectives that align with the company's vision and mission.
• Strategic Initiatives: Identify, evaluate, and prioritize strategic initiatives that will drive the company’s growth and profitability.

2. Mergers & Acquisitions

• Identify Acquisition Targets: Research and identify potential acquisition targets that align with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Due Diligence: Oversee the due diligence process, including financial analysis, risk assessment, and evaluation of synergies.
• Deal Structuring: Lead negotiations and structuring of M&A deals, including pricing, financing, and legal considerations.
• Integration Planning: Develop and implement integration plans to ensure smooth transition and realization of synergies post-acquisition.
• Divestitures: Evaluate and execute divestitures of non-core assets or businesses as part of portfolio management.

3. Stakeholder Management

• Executive Collaboration: Work closely with the CEO, CFO, and other members of the executive team to align on strategic goals and M&A activities.
• Board Communication: Prepare strategic plans, M&A proposals, and progress updates to support Executive Committee communication to the Board of Directors.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster strong collaboration across different functions (e.g., finance, operations, legal, HR) to ensure alignment and successful execution of strategies and M&A deals.

4. Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Strategic Innovation: Encourage and drive innovation within the organization by exploring new business models, technologies, and markets.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously refine and improve the strategic planning and M&A processes based on lessons learned and best practices.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree: MBA or equivalent in business administration, finance, economics, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (typically 6+ years) in strategic planning, business development, or a related field. Must have at least 1.5 years with Manager responsibility in Management Consulting or Investment Banking.
• Solid understanding of Retail Banking industry, gained either as industry insider
• Proven track record in leading mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, including end-to-end management of the deal lifecycle.
• Experience in a mid-to-senior leadership role, with a strong ability to influence and collaborate with C-suite executives.
• Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to see the big picture and anticipate future trends and challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and influence key stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively across different functions (e.g., finance, legal, operations) and foster collaboration among diverse teams.
• Demonstrates a strong ethical compass and a commitment to the highest standards of integrity and corporate governance.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with the resilience to manage pressure and ambiguity.
• Global citizen with at least a couple of years spent living outside home country. Understanding of global markets and the ability to navigate cross-border transactions and multicultural environments.

Benefits

• A thriving workplace
• The opportunity to work with a highly motivated, dynamic, and talented team
• Medical and life insurance plan
• Kids savings plan
• Pension plan | Employer - sponsored
• Special discounts on banking products & services

Our values are: trustworthy, result oriented, innovative, continuously improving and caring.


We are an equal opportunity employer and promote diversity.