Assistant Director, Healthcare M&A - mid-market | London, UK

Goodman Masson; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Director for their Healthcare M&A team. This role offers the chance to work on diverse buy-side and sell-side transactions within a globally renowned firm. You will manage key client relationships, oversee transaction processes, and drive business development initiatives. With a focus on Healthcare and Life Sciences, this position promises a stable career path and excellent work/life balance. Join a team of dedicated professionals in a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly impact the M&A landscape.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in M&A lead advisory roles with deal management.
• Strong project management and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day transactions and client communications.
• Conduct valuation work including DCF and LBO analysis.
• Lead marketing and business development activities.

Skills

M&A Advisory

Project Management

Financial Modelling

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Valuation Analysis

Job description

Assistant Director, Healthcare M&A - mid-market

Investment Banking & Private Equity recruitment

My client is a globally renowned brand with an excellent track record in mid-market Healthcare & Life Sciences M&A. They offer access to deals, exposure to clients, a stable career path, and an excellent work/life balance for the M&A industry. Their Industrials team boasts excellent deal flow across all key Industrial subsectors.

The Healthcare M&A team numbers ~15 M&A professionals and successfully provides corporates, private equity houses, and other clients with a full suite of M&A services advising on acquisitions, divestments, buy-outs, and capital raisings, a significant number of which are cross-border or international in nature.

Their Healthcare focus encompasses Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Technology, Healthcare Services, Outsourced Services, and Support Services.

Responsibilities

• Working across the Healthcare sector on a range of buy-side and sell-side transactions
• Day-to-day management of transactions which includes responsibility for delivery of information memoranda, management presentations, valuation analysis, and preparation of information and client communications
• Primary contact for the client on a day-to-day basis on transactions
• Valuation work including financial modelling such as DCF and LBO analysis
• Taking a lead role in driving forward marketing and business development opportunities
• Understanding potential issues encountered when managing diverse teams and the strategies to overcome them; having a clear understanding of the firm’s commitment to creating a more inclusive culture

Requirements

• Solid experience in an M&A lead advisory role with experience managing deals (both private equity and corporate transactions)
• Enthusiasm for and ideally previous exposure to Industrials
• Client focus, with the ability to work quickly and establish effective working relationships
• Very strong project management and organisational skills
• Ability to undertake detailed financial/commercial analysis for inclusion in client reports
• The self-confidence/appetite to lead on business development activities and pitching