Deal Originator ( Mergers And Acquisitions)

Dickson O'Brien; Ringway; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate finance firm in the UK is seeking a Deal Originator to identify and engage potential acquisition targets and investors. The role requires a minimum of 2 years' experience in lead generation or business development, along with strong communication and analytical skills. You will work closely with senior advisors and have the opportunity to participate in strategic deal discussions. A competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 plus bonuses is offered.

Benefits

Excellent bonus structure

Modern office environment

Excellent periphery benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in relevant fields.
• Proven track record in lead generation or business development.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and valuation fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential buyers and investors.
• Research markets to build a strong origination pipeline.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders and investors.
• Qualify opportunities and prepare materials for the deal team.
• Collaborate with senior advisors for deal strategy.
• Track origination metrics and contribute to business development.
• Attend networking events.

Skills

Lead generation

Business development

M&A origination

Financial statement analysis

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Job description

As a Deal Originator you will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and qualifying potential acquisition targets and investors. You'll work closely with senior members of the Corporate Finance team to generate new deal opportunities and manage the early stages of the transaction process.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential buyers, investors, and acquisition targets across multiple sectors.
• Research and map markets to build and maintain a strong origination pipeline.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including business owners, private equity firms, and corporate investors.
• Qualify inbound and outbound opportunities and prepare relevant materials for the deal team.
• Collaborate with senior advisors to present opportunities to clients and support deal strategy discussions.
• Track origination metrics and contribute to business development initiatives.
• Attend networking events

About You

You will be someone who combines commercial awareness with strong communication skills and a proactive mindset. You'll thrive in a results-driven environment where initiative, relationship-building, and tenacity are key.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' experience
• Proven track record in lead generation, business development, or M&A origination.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and valuation fundamentals.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Highly organised with strong analytical and research skills.
• Goal-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable working to targets.
• Desirable: Knowledge of the UK SME market.

What is on offer

• Salary of 35 - 45k dependent upon experience plus an excellent bonus structure
• Modern city-centre office environment. Excellent periphery benefits