M&A Director/Partner

Alan Mitchell; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading boutique investment bank in the UK is seeking a senior Partner or Director to join their respected team. The position involves deal origination, team development, and significant client interaction within the consumer sector. This role offers a competitive salary, substantial bonuses, and a pathway to equity participation, contributing to the success of a high-performing execution team.

Benefits

Industry leading bonus structure

Full equity participation plan

Qualifications

• Strong academic background including ACA, CFA, or MBA.
• Significant M&A advisory experience in investment banking or related fields.
• Proven track record of generating buy and sell-side mandates.

Responsibilities

• Lead deal origination and business development efforts.
• Ensure efficient execution of mandates.
• Develop and motivate an experienced team.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Team motivation

Education

ACA

CFA

MBA

Job description

About the Company - My client is a very well respected boutique investment bank with a focus on the Consumer sector in the UK. They work with blue chip clients, executing small to mid sized transactions, principally sell-side mandates. Due to continued strong business levels, and thoughts of future succession planning, they are looking to be joined by a new senior colleague, as either a direct entry Partner into the business, or a Director with a view to become a Partner.

About the Role -

• Deal origination: Leading the charge on developing deal flow, using a network of relevant and high-level contacts to help originate both buy and sell-side mandates for the team;
• Ensuring rigorous and efficient execution delivery: remaining fully engaged throughout a process;
• Business development: Play a key role in furthering the firm’s strength in the sector;
• Team development: Develop, coach and motivate an experienced team. While the successful individual will have an external / origination focus, they will not be successful without further developing a more delivery focused team;
• Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties including intermediaries and other advisors;
• The successful individual will be central to all key decision making and will play a vital role in the continued development and success of the team and wider M&A advisory business

Required Qualifications -

• Strong academic; technical background (ACA, CFA, MBA or equivalent)
• Significant experience within M&A advisory in an investment bank, Big 4, private equity team, M&A Boutique or corporate development role
• Sector focus should be in the general Consumer space, or else Packaging, Chemicals or Retail.
• A proven and demonstrable track record of materially contributing to the successful generation of competitive sell and buy-side mandates in the M&A advisory space
• Strong numerical, analytical and strategic thinking skills and demonstrated experience of financial modelling
• Significant transactional experience with a demonstrable record of deal execution across all phases of the transaction cycle from origination to completion
• Excellent communication skills with the authority and credibility to gain respect both internally and externally with people at all levels
• Proven track record in building, motivating and empowering teams. Experience of managing and developing teams of high calibre people
• Personal drive to deliver results and ambition to make an impact in a growing sector team
• Commitment to high quality standards, attention to detail and motivation to deliver results within tight deadlines
• Personable approach, possessing the ability to create confidence and trust with colleagues and clients alike

Pay range and compensation package - This is a very exciting opportunity to join a business with an excellent execution team, originators at the top of their game, working in sectors that are proving to be resilient, with a view to sharing in all the rewards that this successful firm has to offer. The basic comp is very competitive, with an industry leading bonus structure and a plan for full equity participation