M&A Manager

Silverbear Ltd.; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology group in the UK seeks an M&A Manager to drive acquisition strategies and support transactions in the fast-paced tech sector. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in M&A, strong financial acumen, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment. This role offers competitive salary, bonus, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary + performance-related bonus

25 days holiday + your birthday off

Private medical insurance (Bupa) & health cash plan

Life assurance & income protection

Enhanced parental leave & family wellbeing support

Hybrid working model with London HQ base

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in M&A, corporate finance, investment banking, or private equity.
• Strong understanding of technology, SaaS, or fintech sectors.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• A strategic mindset with a passion for value creation through acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of ClearCourse's M&A strategy.
• Identify, assess, and manage acquisition opportunities.
• Lead financial modelling, valuation analysis, due diligence, and deal execution.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless transactions.
• Develop business cases and present insights to senior leadership.

Skills

M&A experience

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Understanding of tech/SaaS/fintech

Education

Degree in Finance, Business, or related field

Job description

Join one of the UK's fastest-growing private equity-backed technology groups.

At ClearCourse, we're building something extraordinary - a leading network of software and integrated payments companies that's transforming how businesses work across multiple sectors. Backed by private equity investment, our growth journey is powered by strategic M&A, and we're now looking for an exceptional M&A Manager to join our London-based team.

This is a career-defining opportunity to be part of a high-performing, deal-driven environment where you'll help shape the future of a rapidly expanding tech and payments group.

About the Role

As an M&A Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in identifying, evaluating, and executing acquisition opportunities across the UK and Ireland - and occasionally internationally. You'll work closely with senior leadership, supporting every stage of the deal lifecycle, from origination to post-merger integration.

You'll combine sharp financial acumen with strong commercial judgment to deliver deals that accelerate growth, expand market presence, and create long-term value.

Key Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of ClearCourse's M&A strategy.

Identify, assess, and manage acquisition opportunities in the software and payments sectors.

Lead financial modelling, valuation analysis, due diligence, and deal execution.

Partner with cross-functional teams (finance, legal, operations, tech) to ensure seamless transactions.

Develop business cases and present insights to senior leadership and investors.

Build and maintain relationships with advisors, founders, and key industry contacts.

Track post-acquisition performance and contribute to integration success.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years' experience in M&A, corporate finance, investment banking, or private equity.

Strong understanding of technology, SaaS, or fintech sectors.

Expertise in financial modelling, valuation, and deal execution.

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.

A strategic mindset with a passion for value creation through acquisitions.

Degree in Finance, Business, or related field (MBA, ACA, or CFA preferred).

Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.

Why Join ClearCourse?

At ClearCourse, you'll join a team where ambition meets collaboration. We're a group of innovators, strategists, and dealmakers driving one of the UK's most active acquisition programmes. Every deal you deliver makes a tangible impact.

We offer:

• Competitive salary + performance-related bonus
• 25 days holiday + your birthday off
• Private medical insurance (Bupa) & health cash plan
• Life assurance & income protection
• Enhanced parental leave & family wellbeing support
• Hybrid working model with London HQ base

If you're ready to make your mark in one of the most active and ambitious M&A environments in UK tech - apply now and help shape the next chapter of ClearCourse's success story.