Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey in the dynamic world of terminal operations? APM Terminals is a global leader in port and terminal management. As part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, we're dedicated to delivering excellence in container handling, logistics solutions, and maritime services across the globe.

At APM Terminals, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence. With a presence in over 70 countries and a commitment to sustainability, we offer unparalleled opportunities for growth and development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Join us as we continue to shape the future of global trade and make a meaningful impact on communities worldwide. Discover your potential with APM Terminals and become part of a team that's redefining the industry standards. Apply now and let's build a brighter future together!

The Investment Team

APM Terminals Investment team is responsible for setting the portfolio strategy for a portfolio of 65+ ports and for the execution of projects that are the results of this portfolio strategy. The projects include mergers & acquisitions, divestments, terminal expansion projects, public tenders for port concessions etc. Within the Investment team the Principal - Investment is responsible for the portfolio strategy and execution of portfolio projects in APM Terminals.

Principal Accountabilities

• Identify, structure, negotiate, close and prepare for the integration process for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and new projects, with a specific focus on Growth of the portfolio.

• Identify leads via networking, events and/or other sources and establishes and develops relationships with executives within targeted markets and sectors.

• Assess the commercial attractiveness and feasibility of investments, make recommendations to Senior Management on divestment/investment decisions and prepare proposals for.

• Manage the project team in cooperation with requisite responsible functions and review of the respective functional input with a critical eye and ability to challenge (Commercial, OPS, Civil etc).

• Provide communication planning and relevant presentation material on the investment value proposition for both internal and external stakeholders.

• Manages the due diligence processes (including relevant third party stakeholders) for area of scope.

• Executes on portfolio plays and resolutions. Is the business partner to the relevant business leaders and ensures the bottom up strategies are in line with the global portfolio strategy.

• Together with business leaders and senior management develops the business development and investment strategies in specific areas.

• Comfortable and experienced in meeting and negotiating with high level government officials and other external stakeholders.

• Maintain market awareness regarding market developments, supply/demand, pricing, competition etc., through internal and external sources and networking

• Develop and manage Project/Opportunity Pipeline.

• Proactively work independently to deliver business objectives and understanding the barriers to success, creatively driving solutions.

• Provide detailed industry and competitor information and analysis to management.

• Analyses existing contracts/concessions and suggests improvements.

We are looking for

Qualification and background

• Master’s degree in Logistics, Law, Accounting, Finance or Business Administration, MBA preferred.

• Consistent experience within the job scope, 10-12 years increasing responsibility.

• 6-8 years direct project leading experience in a multi- national company.

• Experience with the port and shipping market.

Skills and experience

• Advanced negotiation skills and ability to conduct negotiations in an international environment. Proven ability to negotiating/closing of deals.

• Proven ability of stakeholder management with Governments (Port Authorities preferred)

• Proven ability with multi-partner deals (Joint Ventures, Institutional finance, Government & Industrial).

• Preferably with a proven network of stakeholders in the industry

• Knowledgeable with the dynamics of concessions and joint ventures and preferably

• Experienced with large infrastructure projects.

• Ability to swiftly act between multiple projects with demanding deadlines.

• Thinks and acts strategically at shareholder level, as well as on operating level.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills at executive level (both verbal and written). Possess empathy, personal tact, and multi-cultural understanding. Strong networker and relationship manager.

• Finance skills including experience and knowledge of valuation, modelling, synergy quantification, risk and upside evaluation.

• Strong analytical mind and ability to solve problems and overcome business and legal constraints.

• High level of initiative and responsibility, self-reliant action.

• English fluency written and spoken.

By joining APM Terminals, you can expect

• A truly international working environment in a modern working location at our Global headquarters in The Hague.

• Value and team-based leadership

• An open and engaging working environment

• A wide range of international career opportunities

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic environment

• Competitive compensation packages

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