Deal Director MD Designate London based, but flexible working Competitive Salary, OTE £250K plus equity participationAn ambitious, rapidly growing successful PE SME acquirer seeks an experienced and ambitious standout Deal Director to help take the business to the next high level, by:- Overseeing the full lifecycle of acquisitions, handling aspects of the acquisitions process.- Taking ownership of building an acquisition “powerhouse”. Key Responsibilities - Direct and execute successful acquisitions from early-stage negotiation, to signing of Heads of Terms through to completion.- Evaluate and advise on deal pricing and structure.- Manage and prioritise transaction pipelines, ensuring maximum throughput and value from initial negotiations to final close.- Develop scalable systems and processes to support rapid business growth.- Drive exponential expansion. Requirements and Experience - A leveraged finance banking background is highly desirable.- At least three years’ hands-on experience in buyside MBI/MBO or comparable M&A transactions, whether as a principal, adviser, or funder. - Recognised accounting qualification.- In-depth understanding of buyside concerns, including working capital calculations, surplus cash analysis, and due diligence procedures.- Familiarity with debt providers (e.g., asset-based, cashflow, Private Credit, etc.) and their requirements e.g. covenant compliance; associated doc...