Private Equity jobs in United Kingdom

Join the UK's leading M&A services business. The strength and depth of Deloitte offering across the M&A spectrum from Lead Advisory through Transaction Services to Post-merger Integration is unrivalled. You will join the market leading M&A Technology team.

You will develop an impressive range of commercial consulting skills that will fast-track your career and multiply your options. Benefiting from early client exposure and learning from some of the top practitioners in the field, you will be involved throughout the lifecycle of some of the largest, most complex and high profile deals in the UK and internationally.

We encourage consideration of flexible ways of working, both formal and informal arrangements that allow for the best outcomes for our people and our clients. If this opportunity is of interest to you with some flexibility, please do discuss with us.

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As the Director of M&A Technology, you will lead the strategy, evaluation, and execution of mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships in corporate and private equity M&A. You will be responsible for driving and contributing to our practice growth by identifying key opportunities, managing teams to deliver on due diligence engagements, separation or integration programmes, engaging with clients and becoming a spokesperson for M&A Technology across the wider firm as well as in the market.

This role requires deep expertise in both M&A processes and a strong understanding of technology trends, digital transformation, and innovation.

Responsibilities:

• As part of the director team, lead M&A Technology strategy and execution by identifying and evaluating deal opportunities on buy and sell side and across the full deal life cycle from pre- to post deal
• Manage client engagements by onboarding the tech team, coordinating the engagement and deliverables with internal peer groups, oversee the engagement and deliverables within the M&A Tech team, ensure timeliness, quality and efficient delivery of high-quality client deliverables and pursuit of follow-on opportunities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams by working closely with executive leadership, legal, finance, product, and technology teams to ensure seamless execution of transactions
• Build and mentor a high-performing M&A team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation Contribute to practice growth by developing marketing collateral and helping shape value propositions and publishing market or M&A related insights
• Support and deliver the development of high-qualitytransaction documentation e.g. IT integration or separation blueprints,
• Transitional Service Agreements, status reports, SteerCo reports and papers addressing strategic issues
• Develop your expertise in reporting to senior executives, facilitating large workshops, benefits tracking, change control and stakeholder management
• Take ownership for quality and risk management, ensuring that all client work is delivered consistently complying with Deloitte quality and risk rules and guidelines.
• Manage, mentor and help grow a diverse team to increase capabilities and capacity as we grow our M&A Tech practice

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• Extensive experience in M&A, with a significant portion of that experience within the technology sector
• Proven track record of leading complex technology transactions, including sourcing, negotiating, and integrating deals Strong knowledge of technology markets, including emerging trends in cloud computing, AI, software, SaaS, and digital transformation
• Expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence for M&A transactions.
• Relevant experience in at least one of the following industries: consumer goods, energy and utilities, industrials, technology and media, or life sciences
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization, internally and externally
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to present clearly in presentation or pitches including senior level stakeholders; ideally comfortable in corporate and private equity board rooms
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and the ability to evaluate potential acquisition opportunities in line with long-term business objectives
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in finance, business, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferred
• Full travel mobility

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In an ever-evolving world, there are no certainties in business. Our teams help clients to navigate risks, process major transactions and deliver transformational change that will future-proof their business. Join us to make a positive difference.

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We challenge dealmakers to expect more and to see beyond the deal to create sustainable value for shareholders, employees and society. We support corporates, private equity and financial investors across the full M&A lifecycle and are committed to identifying and delivering sustainable value at every stage of the deal.

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