Business Development Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Development Manager specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions. This role offers autonomy and the chance to leverage your business acumen in a dynamic environment. You will be responsible for sourcing and negotiating deals, conducting due diligence, and building a robust network within the industry. If you are driven and eager to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization focused on governance, risk, and compliance, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values innovation and community, and help shape the future of the industry.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development, especially in M&A.
• Relevant qualifications such as ACCA, CFA, FRM, or MBA.

Responsibilities

• Discover and evaluate potential acquisition targets.
• Lead negotiations to secure favorable terms.
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence processes.

Skills

Business Development

Mergers and Acquisitions

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

ACCA

CFA

FRM

MBA

Job description

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Business Development Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions, London

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Client:

Wilmington Shared Services - People

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

7

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Why do we want you?

You are a hunter within the Mergers and Acquisitions arena. Your background is likely to be in Mergers and Acquisitions within venture capital, private equity, corporate development, or similar, where you have been responsible for deal sourcing, structuring, negotiation, and extensive relationship building.

Ideally, you have a solid understanding of governance, risk, and compliance, and a network to match. Alternatively, you have experience in the training, education, or information, insights, and data sectors.

If you're ready for a new challenge, where you'll be given autonomy and the opportunity to utilize your business acumen, this could be the role for you.

About us

We’re Wilmington PLC, a 12-brand group focused on governance, risk, and compliance. We act as a trusted partner across our divisions, helping clients navigate the regulatory landscape. If you seek innovation, opportunity, and community, you'll find them here.

Key responsibilities:

• Discover and evaluate potential acquisition targets.
• Build and nurture a strong industry network to source M&A opportunities.
• Lead negotiations to secure favorable terms.
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence processes.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment.
• Support the internal team to close deals.

Essential and desirable capabilities

We support skill development, but successful candidates should already possess most of these:

You must have the legal right to work in the role’s location from day one.

• Proven track record in business development, especially in M&A within GRC, Training & Education, or Data & Information sectors.
• Strategic thinking with excellent analytical skills to evaluate financial and operational metrics.
• Outstanding negotiation skills for complex deals.
• Strong project management abilities.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting complex information effectively.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CFA, FRM, MBA) or equivalent experience.

This is an exciting opportunity for driven, ambitious individuals eager to make a significant impact. Apply today to help shape the future with us!