Mergers and Acquisition Lead

The New Homes Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property firm in Milton Keynes seeks a Mergers and Acquisition Lead to manage technology aspects of M&A processes. This role involves leading technical due diligence, overseeing IT system integration, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and has experience in M&A or IT systems integration, coupled with strong analytical skills and strategic thinking capabilities. The company promotes diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in M&A, corporate development, or IT systems integration.
• Strong ability to lead technical evaluations and due diligence.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical evaluations and due diligence.
• Ensure seamless integrations and complete integration planning.
• Monitor post-merger performance and drive technical improvements.

Skills

M&A experience

Analytical problem-solving

Technical expertise in cybersecurity

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, Finance, or related field

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Mergers and Acquisition Lead

We are looking for a Mergers and Acquisition Lead to join our Group Technology Team in Milton Keynes. You will lead all technology aspects of mergers and acquisitions with a strong emphasis on technical due diligence, IT system integration, and infrastructure alignment. This role involves coordinating technology financial valuation and legal compliance alongside managing technology integration projects to ensure the company’s strategic goals are met.

You will own the mergers and acquisition process from a technology standpoint, including the technical due diligence migration design, migration, transition to ongoing operations, governance and compliance and regulation. You will apply a product management mindset to optimising the process, adapting to customer input and feedback and using data to prove value and improve the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical evaluations and due diligence: assess systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, interoperability, and tech debt.
• Collaboration cross-functionally with IT, finance, legal, operations, and HR to ensure seamless integrations and complete integration planning.
• Conduct system and infrastructure alignments, cybersecurity assessment, and data migration.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to ensure smooth integration and provide clear progress updates.
• Monitor post-merger performance and drive technical improvements ensuring system migrations are smooth, data integrity is maintained, and operational continuity.
• Complete risk assessment and mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks, especially in IT governance and cybersecurity.

Experience and Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, Finance, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, management consulting, or IT systems integration.
• Strategic thinking with strong analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Technical expertise in evaluation and integration of enterprise systems, cybersecurity frameworks, and infrastructure consolidation.
• Proactive problem-solver and used to managing pressure, ideally at a scale relevant to Connells.
• Familiarity with legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements in M&A and IT.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Connells Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t fit perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

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