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M&A Director - Business Services sector specialism - Big 4 firm

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This Big 4 firm is looking for a Director in their M&A Business Services sector team, working on the origination and execution of lead advisory mandates in the mid-market.
Client Details
This is an ideal opportunity to join a growing and ambitious team in a Big 4 firm as a sector specialist.
Description
- Develop deal flow using a network of relevant and high-level contacts to help originate both buy and sell-side mandates for the team
- Ensuring rigorous and efficient execution delivery
- Business development
- Manage internal relationships
- Develop, coach and motivate an experienced team
- Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties
- The successful individual will be central to all key decision making and will play a vital role in the continued development and success of the team and wider M&A advisory business
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Profile
- Strong academic & technical background (ACA, CFA, MBA or equivalent)
- Significant experience within M&A advisory in Big 4 or top 10 firm, private equity team, M&A Boutique or corporate development role
- A proven and demonstrable track record of materially contributing to the successful generation of competitive sell and buy-side mandates in the M&A advisory space
- Significant transactional experience with a demonstrable record of deal execution across all phases of the transaction cycle from origination to completion
- Excellent client-facing communication skills
- Experience of managing and developing teams of high calibre people
- Commitment to high quality standards


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Job Offer
- Director grade salary.
- Cash car allowance.
- Bonus.
- Permanent position in London.
If you're interested in this role, apply now.
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