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 a 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. Responsibilities • Act as the central project management lead for M&A transactions, ensuring efficient coordination and execution of buy-side and sell-side activities • Oversee the end-to-end transaction lifecycle, managing timelines, milestones, and deliverables across internal and external stakeholders • Deep understanding of all transaction aspects, components and interdependencies with the ability to direct all internal and external stakeholders for the achievement of successful transaction completion • Support transaction structuring by providing financial, operational, and process-driven insights • Participate in competitive sale processes, including investor engagement, preparation of marketing materials, and tracking of investors’ interest • Facilitate the due diligence process by gathering and consolidating key documentation, tracking findings, and ensuring smooth collaboration between involved parties • Assist in the preparation of investment proposals, presentations, and reports for executive decision-making bodies • Coordinate with legal, finance, risk, and regulatory teams to ensure compliance with internal governance frameworks and external regulatory requirements • Support post-transaction execution, including onboarding of acquired entities and ensuring seamless transition for divestitures Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or any related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred • 5-7 years of experience in project management, mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance, or related disciplines • Proven expertise in project management, with a strong ability to oversee complex transactions, manage multiple stakeholders, and drive initiatives to successful completion • Familiarity with M&A processes, due diligence, valuation, and regulatory requirements • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across diverse teams 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