Associate Dutch Speaking in London

Dartmouth Partners are mandated by a high growth Private Equity backed business services firm in their search for an M&A Associate to join their Group Corporate Development team. The M&A Associate will support the Group Head of M&A, M&A Directors and Country CEOs throughout Europe to further build and develop the company by driving the external growth strategy in a leveraged buyout environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development and management of a strong M&A pipeline: Identify potential acquisitions within their primary target region(s) and develop relationships with potential partners.
• Analyse preliminary data such as audited and management accounts, evaluate targets based on their business and financial condition and outlook, carry out valuation analysis and prepare investment recommendations for the board of directors.
• Assist in preparing and negotiating non-binding offers, in close cooperation with country CEOs, M&A Directors and the Group Head of M&A.
• Manage the due diligence and coordinate the activities of other external advisors (e.g. legal counsel, auditors) as required.
• Prepare sale and purchase agreements, representations and warranties, with legal counsels and help negotiate final documents.
• Perform peer reviews, train and mentor M&A analyst(s) and support other members of the M&A team as required.
• Prepare and project lead the first phase of the post-merger integration until the target is absorbed.
• Follow-up on any post-closing obligations resulting from the acquisition (annual account, earn-outs, post-closing performance, warranties).

Key Performance Objectives:

• Work with the M&A Directors, Group Head of M&A and the Executive Board to develop and implement the Group Strategic plan, closing deals in line with the strategy.
• Ensure all targets are tracked and contacted, in close coordination with the business.
• Prepare high-quality acquisition recommendations to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
• Train, support and manage M&A Analyst(s) and other junior team members.
• Ensure the consistent implementation of Group M&A policies and methodologies in partnership with country management teams.

Qualifications:

• Languages that are highly desirable: German, Spanish, Dutch.
• Outstanding technical/conceptual understanding of finance & valuations.
• Strong computer, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Finance/Technical Background demonstrated through any combination of Finance or Engineering Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree in Business Administration, and/or CFA Certification.
• Established background in Transaction Services/FDD or M&A Advisory.
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English.
• Ability to learn new techniques, multi-task, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Provable ability to seek and approach new business opportunities.