Overview

Our client is a large consultancy that has a significant and award-winning presence in the M&A mid market space in the UK, Europe and globally. They are seeking to hire a credible and experienced M&A Director who has significant experience originating and executing deals within business services companies.

You will work on the origination and execution of lead advisory mandates in the mid-market and specialise within London Regions – Business Services to help achieve the client’s strategic objectives of buying or selling their company from initial strategic review to successful completion. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates to join a growing and ambitious team as a sector specialist.

The role

• Deal origination: Leading the charge on developing deal flow, using a network of relevant and high-level contacts to help originate both buy and sell-side mandates for the team;
• Ensuring rigorous and efficient execution delivery: remaining fully engaged throughout a process;
• Business development: Play a key role in furthering the firm\'s strength in the region while supporting other areas of the business with go to market and business development best practice / strategies;
• Manage internal relationships: further leverage off the firm\'s reach and brand outside of M&A deal advisory. The reach and strength of senior relationships across the sector is a powerful tool to be harnessed;
• Team development: Develop, coach and motivate an experienced team. While the successful individual(s) will have an external / origination focus, they will not be successful without further developing a more delivery focused team;
• Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties including intermediaries and other advisors;
• The successful individual will be central to all key decision making and will play a vital role in the continued development and success of the team and wider M&A advisory business.
• Strong academic & technical background (ACA, CFA, MBA or equivalent).
• Significant experience within M&A advisory in an investment bank, Big 4, private equity team, M&A Boutique or corporate development role.
• A proven and demonstrable track record of materially contributing to the successful generation of competitive sell and buy-side mandates in the M&A advisory space.
• Strong numerical, analytical and strategic thinking skills and demonstrated experience of financial modelling.
• Significant transactional experience with a demonstrable record of deal execution across all phases of the transaction cycle from origination to completion.
• Excellent communication skills with the authority and credibility to gain respect both internally and externally with people at all levels.
• Proven track record in building, motivating and empowering teams. Experience of managing and developing teams of high calibre people.
• Personal drive to deliver results and ambition to make an impact in a growing sector team.
• Commitment to high quality standards, attention to detail and motivation to deliver results within tight deadlines.
• Personable approach, possessing the ability to create confidence and trust with colleagues and clients alike.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting
• Industries
• Business Consulting and Services

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