Director, Mergers & Acquisitions

Ladd & Co.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladd & Co. in Greater London is seeking a Director for its M&A practice. The role requires holding senior client relationships, originating mandates, and leading transaction execution across buy-side and sell-side engagements.

The ideal candidate will possess a substantial network of contacts and demonstrate independence in operating across jurisdictions. The position entails direct P&L contributions and mentoring responsibilities for the execution team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' relevant experience, with a substantive book of senior relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a senior principal in mandate.
• Right to work in the relevant jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Hold senior client relationships and originate mandates.
• Own the strategic direction of transactions.
• Provide mentoring responsibility for the broader execution team.

Skills

Client relationship management

Origination track record

Cross-border execution credibility

Job description

The firm is recruiting a Director to its M&A practice. Directors hold senior client relationships, originate mandates, and own the strategic direction of transactions. The role combines origination with execution leadership across both buy-side and sell-side engagements.

Directors are expected to bring an established network of principals, sponsors, and intermediaries, and to operate independently across multiple jurisdictions. The firm's distributed origination model and proprietary network provide significant deal-flow leverage relative to traditional advisory practices.

The role carries direct P&L contribution and mentoring responsibility for the broader execution team.

Requirements

• 10+ years' relevant experience, with a substantive book of senior relationships
• Origination track record in the relevant practice area
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a senior principal in mandate
• Cross-border execution credibility
• Right to work in the relevant jurisdiction