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Director / Executive Director – Business Services M&A | London
We’re exclusively working with a well-regarded international Investment Bank to appoint a Director into its London M&A team, focused on the Business Services sector.
This role suits a Business Services M&A sector specialist who wants a bigger say in shaping their own coverage. You’d join a collaborative team where you’ll have scope to develop a specialism and grow your profile with corporates and financial sponsors.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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The role
- Origination and execution of mid-market sell-side and buy-side mandates across Business Services
- Building relationships with founders, management teams and private equity
- Developing sector insight and market presence in your area of focus
- Working closely with colleagues across sponsor coverage and the wider platform
About you
- Director or senior VP / AD experience in M&A, from an investment bank, Big 4 / top 6 or boutique
- Business Services sector experience. Sub-sector specialism in areas such as professional services, TICC or Facilities & Support Services.
- Strong execution record and growing origination capability
- Entrepreneurial and keen to build


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