Job Description

Deal Director MD Designate

London based, but flexible working
Competitive Salary, OTE 250K plus equity participation

An ambitious, rapidly growing successful PE SME acquirer seeks an experienced and ambitious standout Deal Director to help take the business to the next high level, by:

- Overseeing the full lifecycle of acquisitions, handling aspects of the acquisitions process.
- Taking ownership of building an acquisition "powerhouse".

Key Responsibilities

- Direct and execute successful acquisitions from early-stage negotiation, to signing of Heads of Terms through to completion.
- Evaluate and advise on deal pricing and structure.
- Manage and prioritise transaction pipelines, ensuring maximum throughput and value from initial negotiations to final close.
- Develop scalable systems and processes to support rapid business growth.
- Drive exponential expansion.

Requirements and Experience

- A leveraged finance banking background is highly desirable.
- At least three years' hands-on experience in buyside MBI/MBO or comparable M&A transactions, whether as a principal, adviser, or funder.
- Recognised accounting qualification.
- In-depth understanding of buyside concerns, including working capital calculations, surplus cash analysis, and due diligence procedures.
- Familiarity with debt providers (e.g., asset-based, cashflow, Private Credit, etc.) and their requirements e.g. covenant compliance; associated documentation.
- Expertise in commercial and legal aspects of transactions, such as SPAs, shareholder agreements, vendor loan notes, covenants, options, and funding documents etc.
- Strong analytical capabilities.
- Demonstrated commercial judgment, negotiation prowess, and problem-solving ability.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modelling.
- Proven ability to deliver against tight deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with business owners.
- Confident networker, able to cultivate relationships with deal sources to generate acquisition opportunities.
- Innovative mindset for structuring deals and fundraising.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven professional to join an ambitious, fast-growing firm and its team, offering rapid advancement and significant financial upside.

To express your interest in the Deal Director MD Designate position, please submit your application as directed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: JTAPR1508/SK