Director Mergers & Acquisitions

Kroll; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a high-quality M&A Director to join their growing team in London. This role offers the chance to work on diverse M&A transactions, from client pitches to closings, while leveraging your expertise in financial analysis and valuation. You'll be responsible for developing client networks and mentoring junior staff in a collaborative environment. Join a firm that values diverse backgrounds and empowers you to excel in delivering clarity to complex business challenges.

Qualifications

• Significant experience at reputable investment banks with M&A execution.
• Expertise in financial analysis, valuation, and corporate finance.

Responsibilities

• Market services to clients and develop networks.
• Work on sell-side, buy-side, and divestiture assignments.
• Mentor and develop staff including Vice Presidents and Associates.

Skills

M&A execution experience

Financial statement analysis

Valuation

Corporate finance

Client relationship management

Decision-making

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Master's degree in Accounting

MBA

Job description

Director, Mergers and Acquisitions

Our M&A Advisory practice assists middle-market companies and is differentiated by industry expertise and superior deal execution. Kroll are looking for a high quality M&A Director to join our growing team in London.

Responsibilities:

• Market services both to external clients and internal partners, develop client networks, and support efforts in developing and executing sales and marketing strategies
• Work on a variety of sell-side, buy-side, and divestiture assignments on behalf of portfolio companies of private equity funds, closely held businesses and publicly traded companies transactions in all stages from initial client pitches to transaction closings
• Communicate regulatory, financial information and complex strategic issues in a clear, concise and relevant manner to assist and guide decision-makers in corporate finance transactions
• Ensure quality of client deliverables by having a strong attention to detail
• Mentor and develop staff – Vice Presidents and Associates

Requirements:

• Significant experience at bulge bracket, reputable boutique or regional investment bank with demonstrable M&A execution experience
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics or an MBA
• Demonstrated expertise in financial statement analysis, valuation and corporate finance
• Demonstrates ability to maintain strong client relationships
• Ability to make effective decisions by analyzing information and considering priorities
• Diversified experience with managing day-to-day aspects of client relationships and projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that help represent diverse communities
• Experience working with diverse teams

About Kroll

In a world of disruption and increasingly complex business challenges, our professionals bring truth into focus with the Kroll Lens. Our sharp analytical skills, paired with the latest technology, allow us to give our clients clarity—not just answers—in all areas of business. We embrace diverse backgrounds and global perspectives, and we cultivate diversity by respecting, including, and valuing one another. As part of One team, One Kroll, you’ll contribute to a supportive and collaborative work environment that empowers you to excel.

At Kroll, your work will help deliver clarity to our clients’ most complex governance, risk, and transparency challenges. Apply now to join One team, One Kroll.

In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via careers.kroll.com.

Kroll is committed to equal opportunity and diversity, and recruits people based on merit.