M&A Director

Perpethua; Milano; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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A financial advisory boutique in Milan is seeking a highly driven M&A Director to lead the execution of multiple mandates and shape the M&A practice. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in Corporate Finance or M&A, excellent leadership skills, and a strong execution mindset. This role offers a competitive salary, an uncapped performance bonus, and an opportunity to shape a high-growth platform from day one.

Servizi

Competitive base salary

Uncapped performance bonus

Stock option plan

Direct collaboration with Founders

Competenze

• 8+ years of experience in Corporate Finance / M&A.
• Experience leading teams of at least 5 people.
• Proven skills in financial modelling and valuation.

Mansioni

• Lead multiple M&A mandates ensuring timely delivery.
• Manage and coach mid-level and junior professionals.
• Collaborate with Founders on mandate origination.

Conoscenze

Corporate Finance

M&A

Financial Modelling

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

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About Perpethua

Perpethua is a new‑generation financial advisory boutique based in Milan. We focus on entrepreneur‑led M&A for family‑owned companies, combining deep execution expertise with technology to orchestrate complex deals across Italy's vibrant SME ecosystem.

We are redefining the way M&A is done in this segment – faster, more entrepreneurial and more connected. Our model blends the strategic depth of top‑tier advisory with the agility of a tech‑enabled platform, offering clients seamless deal execution and origination capabilities.

Role overview

After closing a €500K round backed by leading institutional investors and high‑standing angels, we're building a team of top performers to start scaling.

We are looking for a highly driven and experienced M&A Director to join Perpethua as the first senior hire dedicated to scaling our M&A practice.

This is a pivotal role: you will work side‑by‑side with the Founding Team to lead the execution of multiple mandates, build and grow the team, and help shape the processes and solutions that will define Perpethua's M&A engine for years to come.

We are looking for a senior, hands‑on dealmaker who combines strategic leadership with strong execution skills, thrives in fast‑paced environments and wants to build something meaningful.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the execution of multiple M&A mandates simultaneously, ensuring flawless delivery under tight timelines.
• Guarantee quality and consistency across all execution processes.
• Manage and coach a growing team of mid‑level and junior professionals (5+), fostering excellence and growth.
• Collaborate closely with the Founders to define practical and entrepreneurial solutions for mandate origination and execution.
• Shape and scale the M&A team, playing a key role in hiring and performance management.
• Personally review and produce materials (IMs, pitch decks, Excel models, business plans) with speed and attention to detail.
• Contribute to building internal processes and playbooks to make deal execution more efficient and scalable.

Candidate profile

• 8+ years of experience in Corporate Finance / M&A (e.g. investment banking, M&A boutique advisory, Big Four, Private Equity).
• Proven track record of leading and organizing teams of at least 5 people in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments.
• Strong origination and execution mindset: able to get things done, solve problems pragmatically and maintain high quality under pressure.
• Excellent technical skills: financial modelling, valuation, preparation of IMs and presentations.
• High level of integrity, drive and ownership – entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to build alongside the founders.
• Fluent in English. Other languages are a plus but not mandatory.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary starting from € depending on experience), with reviews as the business scales.
• Uncapped performance bonus, directly linked to deal flow and company performance.
• Stock option plan to reward long‑term impact.
• A unique opportunity to shape a high‑growth M&A platform from day one.
• Direct collaboration with Founders and senior advisors.

If you're ready to combine execution excellence with the excitement of building something new from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you.