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 within the Irish and UK markets. You will understand client needs and tailor the best approach, while coordinating with colleagues to ensure flawless execution and timely progress updates.

The role emphasizes strong communication with stakeholders, robust financial analysis, and the mentoring of junior team members to strengthen the firm's deal origination capabilities.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading end-to-end M&A transactions in Ireland and/or UK markets.
• Ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders.
• High level of commercial acumen.
• Proficient in detailed financial and commercial analysis with sensitivity awareness.
• Ability to identify issues and propose workable solutions.
• Experience presenting findings clearly in client reports and deliverables.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Originate, lead and manage M&A transactions, cradle to grave.
• Develop understanding of client requirements and tailor the best approach.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure flawless execution and progress.
• Identify and escalate risks as needed.
• Lead origination efforts by identifying and analysing business opportunities.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders about deal progress and risks.
• Strengthen external relationships to broaden network and support origination.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team player

Commercial acumen

Financial analysis

Report writing

Presentation skills

Education

CA qualification

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