About us In Piraeus our purpose is to be a pillar of stability for the Greek economy, to fuel growth and to promote innovation. We aim our footprint in society to be positive and lasting, for the benefit of our customers, our people, our shareholders and society at large, fully reflecting our values. In this way we express in practice our will to: create value in all we do, challenge the frontiers, enthuse our customers and build relationships of trust. Piraeus offers a full range of financial products and services to 6.0mn customers, representing the leading Bank in Greece in terms of customer loans and deposits. Piraeus has been honored with three prestigious international awards at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024: "Best Bank in Greece", "The World's Best Bank Transformation" and “Best Bank in Greece for Corporate Responsibility”. We are proud to be the only Greek company to be included, for the 4th consecutive year, in the Financial Times list of “Europe’s Climate Leaders” in 2024. About the Role We are seeking an experienced strategic transactions professional to support our Corporate Development and M&A department. The team is responsible for executing strategic acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings and partnerships in alignment with the Group’s objectives for sustainable banking, capital optimization, profitability, and operational efficiency. Key activities include investment evaluation, transaction structuring, due diligence, negotiations and execution, in close coordination with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and investors. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving high-impact transactions that will influence the Group’s long-term growth and strategic positioning. The role will be directly reporting to the Head of Corporate Development and M&A. Responsibilities • Identify and assess investment opportunities aligned with the Group’s strategic objectives • Coordinate and conduct due diligence processes, including financial analysis, valuation, risk assessment, and operational review of target companies or business units • Structure and negotiate the transaction terms, coordinating the drafting and execution of agreements in collaboration with legal, financial, and regulatory teams • Manage relationships with external advisors, including investment banks, legal counsels, and financial consultants, ensuring seamless transaction execution • Support the preparation of offers, investor outreach, and competitive bidding processes for asset sales and acquisitions • Participate actively in the preparation of findings, investment proposals, and strategic recommendations to the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and other approval bodies • Provide market intelligence, strategic insights, and regular updates to senior management, supporting informed decision-making • Ensure successful completion post signing, by setting up appropriate action plan and follow-up on implementation Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or any related field • Master’s degree or MBA preferred • 6-8 years of experience in M&A, investment banking, corporate finance, FIG/Deals consulting, or related roles • Strong expertise in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and due diligence processes • Extensive experience in analyzing Financial Statements with strong ability to synthesize relevant information and produce meaningful remarks, facilitating the decision-making process • Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements for M&A transactions • Ability to manage multiple complex transactions and deliver results under tight deadlines • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills What's In It For You In our bank it is a top priority to provide a modern work environment, where all our employees can perform and grow. As an employee of Piraeus Bank, you will be part of an organization that: • Holds a leading position in the Greek economy and maintains a robust presence in the community • Instills a workplace culture that embraces open communication, respect, inclusion and equal opportunities • Offers a competitive remuneration package, private health insurance program and other benefits for both employees and their families • Provides a challenging working environment that values accountability and celebrates high performance by implementing appropriate incentives • Empowers personal & career development and continuous learning while encouraging creative thinking and innovation • Provides an all-bank wellbeing program, fostering initiatives that enhance physical, mental & emotional health • Provides digital technologies and tools that fully support new ways of working and flexible working options, while communicate regularly and effectively