Job Title

M&A Director

Location

London

Salary

£110,000 - £150,000

My client is looking to recruit an M&A Director into their wider corporate finance team, to ensure their ambitious growth plans continue to prosper.

This role offers a clear progression to Partnership within the firm.

What you will be doing as an M&A Director

• Lead and manage M&A transactions, overseeing the entire deal cycle from origination to completion.
• Focus on transactions between £10m-£80m, working primarily with owner-managed businesses across various sectors.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing high-level strategic advice and tailored solutions.
• Lead negotiations, structuring deals, and driving value throughout the deal process.
• Manage and mentor a team, providing guidance and oversight to junior staff on transaction work and client management.
• Work closely with clients to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and deliver value-added solutions that meet their business objectives.

What you will need to succeed as an M&A Director

• Proven track record in M&A, ideally within a corporate finance or accountancy practice.
• Experience in working with owner-managed businesses is highly desirable.
• Experience in media, TMT (Technology, Media & Telecoms), or similar high-growth sectors would be a distinct advantage.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to lead projects and mentor junior team members.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with a focus on providing strategic advice to clients.
• While corporate finance and accountancy practice experience is preferred, the firm is open to candidates with relevant M&A experience from other backgrounds.

Why join this firm?

• A clear progression path to partnership, allowing you to shape the future of the business.
• Highly attractive salary with an excellent bonus structure, rewarding individual and team performance.
• Work on significant transactions with deal sizes ranging from £10m to £80m, across various sectors, particularly owner-managed businesses.
• Join a firm that encourages professional development, with a clear focus on career progression and leadership opportunities.
• Work alongside a dynamic and forward-thinking team in a supportive and entrepreneurial environment.

What next?

The client is keen to start interviewing NOW! So if you are interested, please apply asap!

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