Mergers and Acquisitions Manager

Camino Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a high-growth financial services business as an M&A Manager, where you will lead the entire M&A lifecycle and work closely with the CEO and private equity sponsors. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the inorganic growth strategy and drive successful transactions in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. With a clear path to M&A Director, this position is perfect for ambitious professionals looking to accelerate their careers. Be part of an exciting journey to scale the business to a £1bn+ enterprise value within five years.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of M&A experience in-house or in investment banking.
• Proven track record of executing successful transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end M&A execution and strategy development.
• Complete 3-5 deals per year in the UK financial services market.

Skills

M&A Execution

Financial Services Knowledge

Relationship Building

Strategic Thinking

Job description

Camino Search is proud to be partnered with a high-growth, PE-backed financial services business at the beginning of an exciting journey. Backed by a leading private equity firm, the business has an ambitious vision: to scale to a £1bn+ EV within the next five years through a focused buy-and-build strategy.

We are seeking a high-calibre M&A Manager to join the team and play a pivotal role in driving this ambitious growth. This is a unique opportunity to join a business in its early stages and take ownership of the entire M&A lifecycle, reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the private equity sponsor.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end M&A execution
• Work closely with the CEO and PE investors to shape the inorganic growth strategy
• Complete 3–5 deals per year focused on the UK financial services market
• Build strong relationships with target companies, advisors, and internal stakeholders

What we’re looking for:

• 2–6 years’ experience in M&A (either in-house or investment banking)
• Proven track record of executing successful transactions
• Background in financial services is essential
• UK-based and able to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Ambition to progress – this role offers a clear path to M&A Director

This is an exciting opportunity to build something from the ground up and accelerate your career within a dynamic, PE-backed environment.

Please apply or reach out directly if you would like to be considered for the role.