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M&A Origination Analyst | SME Buy & Build
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M&A Origination Analyst
Full-time role
Basic salary plus bonus
In person at Suite 304, Linen Hall, 162–168 Regent Street, London, W1B 5TB
Help identify the businesses that become part of a successful buy-and-build strategy.
DNS Corporate Advisory is a corporate finance firm specialising in SME buy-and-build. We support business owners and acquisition-led groups in identifying and pursuing acquisitions across our priority sectors in professional services, healthcare and care, including accountancy, physiotherapy, care homes and home care.
We are looking for an M&A Origination Analyst who combines analytical curiosity with the confidence to start conversations and build relationships.
The role
You will help research markets, identify suitable businesses and develop qualified acquisition opportunities. Working with our advisory team, you will support relationships with business owners, acquisition clients, brokers and professional introducers.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Researching our priority sectors and mapping businesses against clients’ acquisition criteria.
- Building and maintaining accurate target lists, company profiles and CRM records.
- Reviewing initial business and financial information to assess potential fit.
- Supporting direct outreach by telephone, email and LinkedIn, with clear preparation and consistent follow-up.
- Helping assess opportunities introduced by brokers and maintaining constructive relationships with our origination partners.
- Preparing concise opportunity summaries, meeting briefs and questions for further investigation.
- Coordinating follow-up and working with the advisory team as opportunities progress.
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This role involves both research and regular conversations with business owners and intermediaries. You should be comfortable picking up the telephone as well as working with information and spreadsheets.
Who we are looking for
We welcome applications from graduates and early-career candidates who can demonstrate commercial interest, sound reasoning and a willingness to learn. Relevant internships or experience in M&A, business research, accountancy, professional services or business development would be useful.
You should bring:
- Strong research skills and attention to the accuracy and source of information.
- Clear written communication and confidence speaking with business owners and advisers.
- An interest in how SMEs operate and grow through acquisition.
- Comfort working with Excel and interpreting basic business financials.
- Good organisation, persistence and ownership of agreed actions.
- Discretion when handling confidential information.
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Experience in one of our priority sectors is welcome. Prior M&A experience is not essential if you can demonstrate the aptitude and motivation to develop.
Why join us
You will work directly with Aman Bhardwaj, Head of Corporate Advisory, helping develop our SME buy-and-build origination activity.
The opportunity is to develop your commercial judgement alongside your research and relationship skills: understanding acquisition strategies, recognising promising businesses and learning what helps an initial conversation become a transaction.
Expect direct feedback, high standards and responsibility for the quality of your work. We value people who ask thoughtful questions, bring ideas and help improve how we research markets and develop opportunities.
How to apply
Send your CV to contact@dnscorporateadvisory.co.uk with the subject “M&A Origination Analyst”. Include a short note explaining why SME buy-and-build interests you and an example of research, analysis or relationship-building work you are proud of.
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