Director, Mergers & Acquisitions

Ladd & Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladd & Co. is seeking a Director for its M&A practice in New York. This senior role requires experience in building client relationships, originating mandates, and leading transaction executions across multiple jurisdictions.

With responsibilities including direct P&L contribution and mentoring of execution teams, candidates must have 10+ years of M&A experience and a strong network in the field.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' relevant experience in M&A with a substantive book of senior relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a senior principal.

Responsibilities

• Originate mandates and own the strategic direction of transactions.
• Lead execution across buy-side and sell-side engagements.
• Mentor the broader execution team.

Skills

Client relationship management

M&A origination

Cross-border execution

Network of principals and sponsors

Job description

The firm is recruiting a Director to its M&A practice. Directors hold senior client relationships, originate mandates, and own the strategic direction of transactions. The role combines origination with execution leadership across both buy-side and sell-side engagements.

Directors are expected to bring an established network of principals, sponsors, and intermediaries, and to operate independently across multiple jurisdictions. The firm's distributed origination model and proprietary network provide significant deal-flow leverage relative to traditional advisory practices.

The role carries direct P&L contribution and mentoring responsibility for the broader execution team.

Requirements

• 10+ years' relevant experience, with a substantive book of senior relationships
• Origination track record in the relevant practice area
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a senior principal in mandate
• Cross-border execution credibility
• Right to work in the relevant jurisdiction