Group M&A Director

DNV is an independent assurance and risk management provider, operating in around 100 countries, with the purpose of safeguarding life, property, and the environment. As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our broad experience and deep expertise to advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry standards, and inspire and invent solutions. 

With rapid technology development, increased regulatory pressure, business model evolution, and increased need for transparency, DNV is uniquely positioned for sustainable growth. The 2025 strategy is a customer-centric growth strategy with the overall ambition to shape the future of assurance. Significant growth in core markets will still be vital in parallel with growth by entering new markets through strategic acquisitions.

About M&A:

To deliver on the ambitious 2025 Strategy, DNV has established a team of M&A experts. The team has in a matter of a few years established themselves as an internal M&A "Powerhouse". In 2021 DNV made strategic acquisitions within healthcare, cyber security, and renewable energy, and going forward we see vast opportunities for impact across other segments as well.

Group M&A Director Role and responsibilities

DNV Group M&A team is central in all mergers, acquisition, and divestment processes in the global DNV organization. The team is engaged throughout the project’s lifetime, from target scouting to integration. DNV Group M&A team currently consists of six professionals, including two in DNV Venture, all sitting together in modern seafront office facilities in a pleasant campus environment at the DNV headquarter at Høvik. In addition, we are in the process of hiring another Project Manager.

This is a highly influential and critical role in supporting and advising Group and BA’s in reaching their strategic targets. The M&A team provides unique insights and experience into DNV’s industries and global organization. Through working with senior colleagues and transaction teams, you will be able to enhance your industry and transaction expertise while further developing strategic thinking and management skills. The group M&A Director reports to Group CFO.

The M&A pipeline and process involves global stakeholders internally and externally to capture opportunities in respective markets.

Group M&A provides very exciting opportunities – in turn, we are looking for a dedicated professional who is triggered by this.

Areas of responsibility:

• Provide strategic advice to the Group CEO and Group Management on M&A decisions
• Maintain an overview of potential and ongoing M&A activities and assign project resources
• Report on the deal pipeline to Group Management and the Board of Directors
• Support the team in prioritizing between and within projects, including stakeholder management
• Develop the M&A competency across DNV, and the business acumen within the M&A team, to improve the ability to work seamlessly
• Develop the capacity and competency of the team through attracting, hiring, developing and retaining the people needed to grow at speed
• Maintain and develop the M&A process framework within DNV, including decision management and support
• Support the strategy and goal-setting process within DNV relating to M&A activities.

Position Qualifications

The successful candidate is a seasoned corporate strategy leader with the following experience:

Competence requirements

• Deal sourcing - Experience in identifying and approaching potential target companies, and developing investment cases
• Transaction Management - Experience in managing M&A processes from target assessment, through LOI stage and due diligence process to closing
• Value creation - Experience from following up on value creation post-deal and understanding important dynamics that determine long-term success
• International large corporations - Experience from a company with substantial international presence, preferably in digital business models and/or renewable energy
• Leadership experience with an excellent track record of developing ambitious and highly competent people
• Master's degree in finance, financial economics, economy, industrial economics, or similar.

Personal profile

• Strategic orientation through knowledge, curiosity, and a mindset for continuous development and improvement
• Balances self-confidence and belief in own competence with curiosity and a learning mindset
• Strong relationship building's skills with the ability to build trust and confidence within the organization
• Excellent communication skills being clear, structured, and precise, and speaking with authority and conviction
• Structured and effective, delegates and prioritizes short and long-term for the team
• High analytic capacity and logical reasoning

Opportunities and unique benefits:

• Being part of a performance-driven foundation and not listed/private equity-owned allows for long-term focus while maintaining strong ownership of KPIs and keeping the commercial drive
• DNV has a proud history of building the Norwegian quality and transparency brand globally since 1864. It is a highly ranked employer in Norway and a highly admired player within its international sectors
• DNV is a truly purpose, vision and values driven company (PVV). The organization is guided bythe PVV, and desired leadership behaviors and KPIs are also driven bythe PVV
• M&A is a crucial strategic area for DNV, accounting for 1/3 of the expected growth
• Working with M&A in DNV provides a unique opportunity to work on exciting deals around the world with highly talented and experienced people
• DNV is present in various industries and technologies and will seek to diversify the portfolio of businesses even further. The role as Group M&A Director will have a high impact in shaping the future of DNV
• The M&A team is well-established and has a strong reputation in the organization. The cooperation with Group Legal works seamlessly
• Join a renowned organization with a growing and diverse network of 130 nationalities in 100 countries
• Lead in and be part of a highly professional and motivated environment with high demands for quality and passion for greatness

We offer:

Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 6 weeks annual vacation, subsidized canteen, and competitive pension, insurance, and parental leave agreement, in addition to a global profit share scheme. 

Work/life balance: We offer flexible working hours and have a focus on work/life balance for our employees.

Supportive and caring culture. Our international culture embodies diverse colleagues who value teamwork and inclusion across business areas and borders. You may also join employee associations to establish networks through social and professional activities.

Career and development. The possibilities to grow and develop your competencies and ambitions within DNV are extensive. We have a strong company culture with emphasis on growth mindset, competence sharing and professional and personal development.

By joining DNV you become part of a world-leading company whose purpose is to safeguard life, property and the environment. You will also be part of a culture where our values "we care, we share, we dare" characterize how we act towards each other, our customers and perform our work.

At our Høvik office we are located in beautiful surroundings by the sea and can offer sport clubs with access to sailboats, kayaks, tennis courts, etc. We have more than 30 activity groups for you to join, as well as gym facilities located on our premises.

It is also worth noting that we offer free parking and shuttle buses from Skøyen, Lysaker and Sandvika.
 

For more information and a confidential conversation, please contact our advisors in BackerSkeie, Fredrik Jore (+47 412 18 284) or Alexander Huun (+47 478 98 809).
 

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity!