Stellanor Datacenters
Mergers and Acquisitions Associate
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About Us
Stellanor is the fastest growing, private equity-backed data center business, headquartered in London and led by industry experts with proven track records. With significant investment and a strong delivery pipeline across the UK, Ireland and Nordics, we are building a world-class team to execute at scale and deliver the next generation of digital infrastructure.
Role Purpose
As a private equity-backed data centre platform pursuing a buy-and-build strategy, Stellanor depends on a well-resourced M&A function to source and execute the acquisitions driving its expansion across the UK, Ireland and the Nordics. This role builds out that capability, giving the Head of M&A dedicated analytical and execution support across the deal lifecycle to deliver against an ambitious pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain financial models, including valuation, returns and scenario analysis, to support investment decisions.
- Support the full deal lifecycle from origination through to completion, including pipeline tracking, target screening and maintenance of the acquisition database.
- Assist in market and target research to identify and assess potential acquisitions in line with the buy-and-build strategy.
- Help in coordinating due diligence workstreams across commercial, financial, technical, legal and tax advisers, tracking findings and escalating key issues.
- Prepare investment papers, board materials and committee presentations to a high standard.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders across development, operations, finance and commercial teams to inform deal assessment and integration planning.
- Support post-deal integration and the transition of acquired assets and platforms into the business.
- Maintain accurate deal records, trackers and reporting for internal and investor purposes.
Key Accountabilities / Deliverables
- Accurate, decision-ready financial models and valuations that withstand scrutiny from the Head of M&A, investment committee and investors. Outputs delivered with minimal rework and no material errors.
- Deals progressed through the funnel and supported to completion within agreed timelines and budget for advisory spend.
- Well-organised due diligence processes delivered to deadline, with risks and key findings clearly documented and escalated.
- A maintained and up-to-date acquisition pipeline and deal tracker, giving leadership accurate visibility of activity and progress.
- Timely, reliable deal reporting for internal stakeholders and investors.
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About You - Skills & Experience
Essential
- M&A transaction experience gained in investment banking, transaction advisory, private equity or a corporate development / in-house M&A team.
- Financial modelling skills, with proven ability to build and own valuation, returns and scenario models from scratch.
- Grounding in financial analysis and accounting, with the ability to interpret financial statements and assess target performance.
- Demonstrable experience supporting deals across the lifecycle, including due diligence coordination and preparation of investment / committee materials.
- Commercial judgement and the ability to distil complex analysis into clear recommendations.
- Attention to detail combined with the ability to work at pace and manage multiple workstreams to deadline.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of board-quality documents.
Desirable
- Experience in data centres, digital infrastructure, real estate or another capital-intensive / infrastructure sector.
- Exposure to buy-and-build or platform acquisition strategies.
- Experience with cross-border transactions, particularly across the UK, Ireland and the Nordics.
- Familiarity with post-deal integration and the transition of acquired assets into operations.
- Experience working in a private equity-backed or high-growth scale-up environment.
Core competency and behaviours
- Problem solving
- Resilience
- Calm, credible and authoritative under pressure
- Organisation and planning
- Communication skills
- Stakeholder management
- High attention to detail without losing strategic perspective
- Strong relationship-builder across technical, operational and commercial teams
- Comfortable balancing desk-based governance work with site-based leadership
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Why Join Us?
- Join a PE-backed scale-up with significant growth momentum and a strong delivery pipeline.
- Lead complex, high-value projects at the heart of Europe’s data centre expansion.
- Work alongside industry leaders who combine deep technical expertise with a delivery mindset.
- Shape standards, systems, and teams that will define the next phase of our growth.
- Be part of a culture that values accountability, excellence, and progress.
Recruitment and Accessibility
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to support your needs. Reasonable adjustments will also be considered in employment where appropriate.
We offer a competitive package aligned to the scope and seniority of the role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as Stellanor is unable to progress applications from candidates who do not meet this requirement.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Stellanor is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skills, experience and business needs.
General
This job description is intended to outline the main duties and responsibilities of the role. It is not exhaustive, and duties may reasonably change from time to time in line with business needs, following consultation where appropriate.
Please send your application, including cover letter to HR@stellanordatacenters.com.
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