M&A Deal Origination

Do you have experience in deal/lead generation? Well, we would love to hear from you!

We are seeking a commercially minded, proactive individual to join our M&A origination team. We are looking for someone who has experience in deal/lead generation and is adept at working at the early stages of deal development as well as supporting pipeline management.

The principal responsibilities will be:

• the proactive identification and assessment of potential target investment companies
• Mapping & researching markets relevant to a client's acquisition criteria
• Highlighting potential targets & shareholders and assessing their fit for the client
• Preparing M&A prospect reports highlighting key characteristics
• Leading the outreach to prospective targets, supporting the lead advisor throughout
• Support deal team with research and meeting preparation
• Meeting prospective clients / business owners
• Maintaining databases to support overall business performance
• Involvement in various aspects of a transaction, with extensive interaction with clients
• Provision of research information to support transaction execution
• Preparation of presentations for management team meeting
• individual company analysis and research of selected target companies including financial, strategic and competitor analysis

What you'll need;

• Knowledge of deal origination/business development is highly desirable
• Evidence of academic achievement – a degree is strongly preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills including prioritisation, scheduling, and time management
• Ability to work independently and as a team player

To be considered you must be of graduate calibre with strong commercial skills. You will be a motivated, self-starter who has excellent interpersonal skills and be an effective team player.