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M&A Director

Marktlink

Birmingham

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A leading M&A advisory firm in the Midlands is seeking an experienced M&A Director to drive business growth and lead a high-performing team. The role includes managing major deals, expanding market presence, and mentoring team members. Candidates should have over 5 years of M&A experience, a robust network, and exceptional communication skills. Attractive benefits, including unlimited holidays and performance-based bonuses, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Annual performance-based bonus
Unlimited holidays
Career growth opportunities
Mental health support
Company events and trips

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of M&A Lead Advisory experience with a strong track record.
  • Active network of trusted relationships in the Midlands.
  • Strong attention to detail with high standards of precision.

Responsibilities

  • Drive business growth and manage major deals.
  • Oversee the full transaction lifecycle from initial contact to closing.
  • Develop and implement strategic growth initiatives.

Skills

Deal-closing expertise
Business development
Networking
Leadership
Commercial acumen
Communication skills

Job description

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As an M&A Director in Marktlink’s Midlands offices you will play a pivotal role in our continued rapid growth as a leading full-service M&A advisory firm.

You will be instrumental in growing Marktlink’s presence in the Midlands market, leveraging your established network and building new relationships across a diverse range of industries. In addition to driving deal origination and execution, you will take a proactive role in leading and mentoring the team, fostering their development, and contributing to the firm’s dynamic and high-performing culture.

Your success in driving deals and further expanding our market footprint will unlock a clear path to promotion to Partner very swiftly when you demonstrate your contribution to growing a successful team. In this vein – we are looking for the best M&A professionals ready to seize this opportunity in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Marktlink is one of the largest independent M&A firm throughout Europe. It is active in the mid-market, adding value to entrepreneurs, business owners and financial institutions throughout the full M&A journey:

  • ~400 people, in 18 offices, across 8 countries … and growing!
  • Delivered ~one billion in value through M&A deals last year alone
  • Dedicated deal origination function to assist in driving lead generation
  • Exit readiness consulting service designed to enhance longer term deal outcomes
  • Multi award winning M&A Lead Advisory
  • Fast growing Transaction Services and Debt Advisory service lines
  • Capital fund investment team with ~two billion AuM (assets under management), investing on behalf of entrepreneurs into market leading private equity funds
  • Full-service support functions, including significant investment into proprietary deal tech and AI platform
Your responsibilities

In this role, you will drive business growth, manage major deals, and support building a high-performing team for our Midlands offices. Your key responsibilities:

  • Cultivate and expand your professional network:Generate new leads, and drive business development activities to secure new clients and deals.
  • Oversee the full transaction lifecycle: Managing every stage of the deal process from initial contact through the preparation and execution phases to a successful closing.
  • Grow and lead your own deal team: Providing strategic and technical guidance and hands-on support to ensure successful deal execution.
  • Build and maintain prospect and client relationships: Acting as the primary point of contact for prospects and clients, fostering and maintaining strong relationships with entrepreneurs and key stakeholders.
  • Develop and implement strategic growth initiatives: Proactively driving strategic initiatives which contribute to Marktlink’s ambitious growth strategy in the Midlands and wider UK mid-market.
Your profile

We’re seeking an experienced M&A professional:

  • Experience:You bring at least 5 years of M&A Lead Advisory experience, with a proven track record in deal-closing and demonstrable business development success (past and live pipeline).
  • Established Network: You have an active network of trusted relationships in the Midlands, with a strong ability to leverage these connections for business growth in our target markets.
  • Commercial Acumen: You possess a commercial mindset and a genuine passion for working alongside entrepreneurs to achieve their goals.
  • Quality Orientated: You demonstrate strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all workstreams, while upholding high standards of precision and quality throughout the deal process to deliver exceptional outcomes.
  • Exceptional communication skills: Outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities, enabling you to build, nurture, and maintain valuable client and stakeholder relationships.
Why us?
  • You will receive a competitive salary and an annual Marktlink Group performance-based bonus;
  • An uncapped market leading individual bonus based on the personal impact you have. We want those that generate and deliver projects to directly benefit in our meritocracy;
  • Unlimited holidays - work hard, play hard. We offer a unique combination of freedom and responsibility!
  • Significant responsibility from day one, flexible working hours and supportive, like-minded, and ambitious colleagues;
  • Focus on personal and career growth, including regular learning and development programmes;
  • A rare opportunity to play a major role in the strategic growth and development of a highly successful pan-European business
  • We prioritise the mental well-being of our employees. That’s why we’ve partnered with OpenUp to offer professional mental health support;
  • Yearly company ski-trip, Grand Prix and Festive Gala.
  • As much, or as little, international travel as you deem important to grow your business.
Your goal

As an M&A Director in Marktlink’s Midlands offices you will play a pivotal role in our continued rapid growth as a leading full-service M&A advisory firm.

You will be instrumental in growing Marktlink’s presence in the Midlands market, leveraging your established network and building new relationships across a diverse range of industries. In addition to driving deal origination and execution, you will take a proactive role in leading and mentoring the team, fostering their development, and contributing to the firm’s dynamic and high-performing culture.

Your success in driving deals and further expanding our market footprint will unlock a clear path to promotion to Partner very swiftly when you demonstrate your contribution to growing a successful team. In this vein – we are looking for the best M&A professionals ready to seize this opportunity in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Marktlink is one of the largest independent M&A firm throughout Europe. It is active in the mid-market, adding value to entrepreneurs, business owners and financial institutions throughout the full M&A journey:

  • ~400 people, in 18 offices, across 8 countries … and growing!
  • Delivered ~one billion in value through M&A deals last year alone
  • Dedicated deal origination function to assist in driving lead generation
  • Exit readiness consulting service designed to enhance longer term deal outcomes
  • Multi award winning M&A Lead Advisory
  • Fast growing Transaction Services and Debt Advisory service lines
  • Capital fund investment team with ~two billion AuM (assets under management), investing on behalf of entrepreneurs into market leading private equity funds
  • Full-service support functions, including significant investment into proprietary deal tech and AI platform
Your responsibilities

In this role, you will drive business growth, manage major deals, and support building a high-performing team for our Midlands offices. Your key responsibilities:

  • Cultivate and expand your professional network:Generate new leads, and drive business development activities to secure new clients and deals.
  • Oversee the full transaction lifecycle: Managing every stage of the deal process from initial contact through the preparation and execution phases to a successful closing.
  • Grow and lead your own deal team: Providing strategic and technical guidance and hands-on support to ensure successful deal execution.
  • Build and maintain prospect and client relationships: Acting as the primary point of contact for prospects and clients, fostering and maintaining strong relationships with entrepreneurs and key stakeholders.
  • Develop and implement strategic growth initiatives: Proactively driving strategic initiatives which contribute to Marktlink’s ambitious growth strategy in the Midlands and wider UK mid-market.
Your profile

We’re seeking an experienced M&A professional:

  • Experience:You bring at least 5 years of M&A Lead Advisory experience, with a proven track record in deal-closing and demonstrable business development success (past and live pipeline).
  • Established Network: You have an active network of trusted relationships in the Midlands, with a strong ability to leverage these connections for business growth in our target markets.
  • Commercial Acumen: You possess a commercial mindset and a genuine passion for working alongside entrepreneurs to achieve their goals.
  • Quality Orientated: You demonstrate strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all workstreams, while upholding high standards of precision and quality throughout the deal process to deliver exceptional outcomes.
  • Exceptional communication skills: Outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities, enabling you to build, nurture, and maintain valuable client and stakeholder relationships.
Why us?
  • You will receive a competitive salary and an annual Marktlink Group performance-based bonus;
  • An uncapped market leading individual bonus based on the personal impact you have. We want those that generate and deliver projects to directly benefit in our meritocracy;
  • Unlimited holidays - work hard, play hard. We offer a unique combination of freedom and responsibility!
  • Significant responsibility from day one, flexible working hours and supportive, like-minded, and ambitious colleagues;
  • Focus on personal and career growth, including regular learning and development programmes;
  • A rare opportunity to play a major role in the strategic growth and development of a highly successful pan-European business
  • We prioritise the mental well-being of our employees. That’s why we’ve partnered with OpenUp to offer professional mental health support;
  • Yearly company ski-trip, Grand Prix and Festive Gala.
  • As much, or as little, international travel as you deem important to grow your business.
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