M&A Associate Director – Consumer, Retail, Leisure

Warner Scott Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global firm in London is seeking a highly skilled Consumer M&A Associate Director. The successful candidate will execute and lead M&A transactions, provide strategic advice on market trends, and mentor junior staff. This role offers an opportunity to work on high-profile transactions and develop within a dynamic M&A team.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Opportunity to develop within a dynamic M&A team

Qualifications

• Strong M&A experience within the consumer sector.
• Proven track record of executing transactions from origination to completion.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of M&A transactions.
• Develop relationships with clients, investors, and stakeholders.
• Oversee and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Financial analysis

Valuation

Due diligence

Negotiations

Client management

Leadership

Deal structuring

Education

ACA

CFA

MBA

Job description

Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Consumer M&A Associate Director to join a leading global firm in London. The successful candidate will play a key role in executing and leading M&A transactions within the consumer sector, advising corporate and private equity clients on acquisitions, disposals, and strategic growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end execution of M&A transactions, including financial analysis, valuation, due diligence, and negotiations.
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, investors, and industry professionals.
Provide strategic advice to clients on M&A opportunities and market trends within the consumer sector.
Oversee and mentor junior team members, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Support business development initiatives, including pitching and origination of new opportunities.
Collaborate with internal teams, including sector specialists, financial modelling experts, and tax advisors.
Key Requirements:
Strong M&A experience within the consumer sector, ideally gained in an investment bank, advisory firm, or Big 4 environment.
Proven track record of executing transactions from origination to completion.
Strong financial modelling, valuation, and deal structuring skills.
Excellent client management and leadership abilities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
ACA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent qualification preferred.
Why Join?
Work on high-profile, cross-border transactions within a globally recognised firm.
Opportunity to develop within a dynamic and high-growth M&A team.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.