M&A Manager

Papara has been on a mission to create the best financial experience for its users. With over 22 million users, we are a leading fintech company based in Turkey. We provide fast, simple, affordable, and fun financial services. In short, we are the future of banking and finance.

We use design and technology to give our users the financial experience they deserve. Since we succeed nationally, we are now on a mission to bring our expertise to the global scale to make millions of transactions every day. 

Papara offers you an opportunity to use the latest technologies to build scalable, high-performing financial services by using the latest technologies. You will work in a fast-paced environment and be part of a team that constantly develops and renews itself. 

If you share that passion and believe in our mission, come and join us!

Who You Are?

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related fields,

- Minimum 5 years of experience in M&A, strategic consulting, investment banking, private equity, or venture capital,

- Strong expertise in company valuation, financial modeling, and due diligence,

- Solid understanding of legal and financial aspects of M&A processes,

- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and negotiation skills,

- Experience in presenting and reporting to senior management,

- Fluency in English (preferably a second language),

What You Will Do?

- Identify, analyze, and evaluate M&A opportunities in line with the company's growth and expansion strategies,

- Conduct industry research to identify potential investment and acquisition targets,

- Perform financial modeling and valuation analyses,

- Manage end-to-end M&A processes, including due diligence and post-merger integration,

- Provide regular reports on M&A projects to senior management and the board, 

- Analyze legal, financial, and operational risks and coordinate with relevant teams, 

- Manage relationships with advisory firms, investment banks, venture capital firms, and other strategic partners,

• Excellent communication skills, sense of urgency, accountability, and ownership,
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills,
• Strong collaboration skills, responsive to project needs and demands in a fast-changing environment,
• Passion for learning and continuous improvement,
• Ability to work in a team environment as a reliable, responsible, and self-motivated team player,
• The first seat in every meeting and interaction always belongs to the user.
• Take ownership of every issue we are a stakeholder in and look at events beyond our responsibilities.
• As we bring our ideas to life, we pay attention to the details, research, discuss, and finally act quickly.
• We don't get stuck with traditional methods and popular opinions; we invent Papara-style ways of doing business.

• Market-competitive salary and pay-for-performance bonuses.
• Salary-based private pension plan with 3% company contribution.
• Transportation and meal allowance.
• We care about your professional development; you can use your learning budget on any platform.
• We care about you, private health & life insurance, a Gym in the office, and HPV vaccine.
• Free access to all Papara services, 10% cashback on Papara Card payments, and 20% cashback on bill payments via Papara. You can have a Metal Card for free.
• Technical equipment package that covers what you need. Internet allowance.
• Free platform memberships: Spotify, YouTube Premium, Netflix.
• Social activities: Happy Hours, Team Motivation Budget, Football Team, Sailing Team, Rowing Team, Cinema Club, Music Club, Travellers Club, Gastronomy Club etc.
• No politics; You will be a part of a team that focuses on productivity and success. You will have the opportunity to work in a dedicated team that cares about your development.
• We are against any form of discrimination. We believe that every individual has a unique personality.
• Green and pet-friendly campus, Basketball Court, Sleeping Room, and unlimited coffee.