Director, M&A Advisory

Steering Point; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Steering Point in Dublin seeks a Director of M&A to originate, lead and manage transactions end-to-end, working closely with clients to tailor the best approach. You will communicate progress and risks to stakeholders and mentor junior team members, while expanding external relationships to support origination efforts.

The role requires a proven track record on Irish/UK M&A, CA qualification, and strong financial and commercial analysis skills to deliver high-quality client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven end-to-end M&A experience in Irish/UK market.
• Qualified Chartered Accountant.
• Strong communication with key stakeholders.
• High level of commercial acumen.
• Proficient in detailed financial and commercial analysis.
• Identify key issues and propose workable solutions.
• Experience presenting findings to clients.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Originate, lead and manage M&A transactions from cradle to grave.
• Develop a deep understanding of client requirements and shape the approach.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure accurate execution of work.
• Identify and escalate risks as needed.
• Play a key role in origination by identifying business development opportunities.
• Communicate progress and risks to relevant stakeholders.
• Strengthen external relationships to broaden the network for origination.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

End-to-end M&A

Stakeholder communication

Commercial acumen

Financial analysis

Team collaboration

Mentoring juniors

Education

Chartered Accountant

Job description

Our client, a well-established Corporate Finance team in Dublin, is currently seeking to hire a Director of M&A.

Role:

• Originate, lead and manage M&A transactions, “cradle to the grave”
• Develop a through understanding of the client’s requirements, working with them to develop the best approach
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure that work is properly executed at all times
• Identify and anticipate risks that require escalation
• Play a key role in all origination efforts by identifying and analysing business development opportunities
• Communicate effectively internally, keeping relevant stakeholders informed of deal progress and risks
• Actively strengthen external relationships to broaden your network and contribute to origination efforts
• Actively mentor and develop more junior members of the team

Candidate:

• Proven track record of working beginning to end on M&A transactions in the Irish and/or UK market is essential
• Qualified Chartered Accountant
• Ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders
• High level of commercial acumen
• Proficient in detailed financial and commercial analysis and the ability to identify potential areas of sensitivity
• Ability to identify key issues on assignments and suggest workable solutions
• Experience in presenting findings clearly in reports and other deliverables to clients
• Excellent communicator, both written and oral
• Strong team player