M&A Director

Stanton House; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanton House is seeking a Director for Mergers & Acquisitions to drive strategic growth through deal origination and execution in a pan-European context. This is a prime opportunity to directly influence the M&A strategy of a market-leading, PE-backed business, offering high visibility and competitive compensation. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in investment banking or corporate M&A, and a strong commercial acumen.

Benefits

Competitive package

Career-defining deal exposure

Qualifications

• Director-level experience in PE-backed businesses.
• Background in investment banking or corporate M&A.
• Track record of successful deal closing.

Responsibilities

• Originate and execute acquisitions across Europe.
• Lead deals from valuation through closing.
• Interact with senior leadership on strategy.

Skills

Commercial judgement

Deal origination

Independent leadership

Job description

This range is provided by Stanton House. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Location: London

We are partnering with a pan-European, PE-backed business to appoint an M&A Director. Within this role, you will drive deal origination and execution and lead the acquisitive growth strategy for our client. This is a unique opportunity to own the M&A agenda in a business where acquisitions are central to value creation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Originate and execute bolt-on and strategic acquisitions across Europe
• Lead deals from valuation and diligence through to closing and integration
• Work closely with internal deal teams to identify, prioritise, and deliver on high-impact opportunities
• Interact with senior leadership on strategy, pipeline management, and value creation
• Typical deal size: £10–15m EBITDA, with occasional £100m+ platform deals

What We’re Looking For

• Director-level experience in PE backed businesses, with a background in investment banking, or corporate M&A
• Sector experience in industrial, distribution, or business services is advantageous
• A track record of singing and closing deals with full ownership of the process
• Ability to originate, structure, and lead transactions independently
• Strong commercial judgement, not just technical M&A skills
• Self-starter who thrives in fast-moving, lean teams

Why This Role?

• Shape and lead the M&A strategy of a market-leading, PE-backed business
• High visibility with executive leadership
• Competitive package and career-defining deal exposure
• London-based with European remit

If you meet the above-mentioned criteria, please apply below. Unfortunately, due to a high volume of applicants we shall not be able to respond to all unsuccessful individuals.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

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