Assistant Director- M&A (Technology sector)

A leading global advisory team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Assistant Director, M&A to join its Tech Advisory team in London. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, providing strategic advisory services to technology-focused clients, particularly within the software sector. The ideal candidate will bring extensive transactional experience and a deep understanding of the tech industry, helping to drive strategic growth and investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting end-to-end M&A transactions, including valuation, due diligence, and deal structuring.
• Developing and executing growth strategies for software-focused technology firms, identifying potential acquisition targets and investment opportunities.
• Managing and coordinating financial modelling, business case development, and strategic analysis to assess deal feasibility.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders, investment teams, and external advisors to drive successful deal execution.
• Providing mentorship and leadership to junior team members, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Staying ahead of market trends, regulatory changes, and industry developments to inform strategic decision-making.
• Contributing to business development activities, including pitching for new opportunities and expanding the firm’s M&A advisory capabilities.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience (7+ years) in M&A, corporate finance, or investment banking, with a strong focus on the technology sector, particularly software firms.
• Expertise in financial modelling, valuation techniques, and deal structuring.
• Strong experience managing due diligence processes, risk assessments, and integration planning.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence C-level executives and investors.
• A strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• A track record of successfully leading or contributing to high-profile transactions.
• Professional qualifications (e.g., ACA, CFA, MBA) are desirable but not essential.