Transaction Leader

Benchmark International; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional qualification support

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Benchmark International, Cork, is seeking a driven Transactions Leader to support the deals team through the entire M&A process. You will engage with clients and internal stakeholders, negotiate senior-level correspondences, and guide junior staff.

Ideal candidates hold a degree and have corporate finance experience in accounting firms or boutiques, with a track record leading successful transactions. You will need strong leadership, numeracy, and multitasking abilities under pressure.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education with corporate finance experience.
• Experience leading teams on transactions and guiding junior staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for client and internal interaction.

Responsibilities

• Support the Transactions Director and the deal team throughout the process.
• Engage in client-facing negotiations and senior-level communications.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines with accuracy and speed.
• Lead and mentor junior team members.

Skills

M&A knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Numeracy

Relationship building

Education

University degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Transaction Leader

Benchmark International – Cork

Benchmark International is a market-leading Mergers and Acquisitions specialist, handling company sales across all areas of the SME and corporate mid-market.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our established organisation and become an integral member of our Transactions Team.

We are seeking a driven and motivated business professional to join our efficient, well‑organised, and highly proficient central operations office.

Role Overview

This is a client-facing role involving negotiation and senior-level communication, both internally and externally. The successful candidate will need to perform well under pressure, meet strict deadlines, and work quickly and efficiently.

You will provide direct support to the Transactions Director and play a key role in assisting, guiding, and supporting the transaction team throughout the deal process.

Candidate Profile

You will be educated to degree level and have relevant corporate finance experience gained within an accountancy firm, corporate finance boutique, or business brokerage. You will have been involved in, and preferably led, a number of successful transaction completions.

You will be confident advising clients and providing guidance and leadership to junior members of staff.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical and practical knowledge of M&A transactions.
• Highly computer literate; experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and professional manner.
• Strong numeracy skills with the ability to analyse and interpret financial information.
• Excellent telephone manner and strong relationship‑building abilities.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Ability to work well under pressure and multitask, managing several projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities, with experience leading teams in a fast‑paced environment.

What Can We Offer You?

• The opportunity to work in an exciting business that is rapidly growing both in Republic of Ireland and internationally.
• Genuine progression opportunities for the right candidate.
• Training and support towards a recognised professional corporate finance qualification.
• A fun, challenging, and driven working environment.
• Competitive salary