Deal Origination Manager

RSM UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

The Deal Origination team is a specialist business development function within RSM’s Transaction Advisory department that supports the generation and sourcing of M&A opportunities for the firm.

The Deal Origination team uses a thematic approach to assessing potential targets and is responsible for approaching and building relationships with the management teams of privately-owned businesses that have the potential to be future M&A clients of the firm. The main objective is to grow RSM’s client base by building and maintaining relationships with senior decision makers.

Working in our London office as a Deal Origination Manager, you will be working closely with and reporting to the Head of Deal Origination. Working with different teams within our Transaction Advisory department, you will build a pipeline of opportunities and will be key in driving the relationships with business owners. We are a small, relationship-driven team and you will be exposed to senior colleagues, a varied workload and a high level of responsibility.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Directly targeting the key stakeholders of UK privately-owned businesses
• Owning, managing and tracking relationships with targets
• Coordinating sector & sub-sector focus targeting campaigns with the M&A team sector teams
• Working with more junior team members to identify prospective M&A clients
• Actively contributing to the development of RSM’s M&A business development strategy
• Assisting in training junior members of both the Origination and M&A teams on business development activities

What we are looking for:

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Commercial background with a strong understanding of corporate finance
• Experience in originating M&A opportunities
• Organised, articulate and able to build relationships with entrepreneurs and business owners
• Strong presentational, communication and written skills and excellent organisational capabilities
• Ability to work both autonomously and within a team
• Computer literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office products

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid and Flexible working
• 27 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days)
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team.

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.