M&A Manager - Belfast

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Location: Dublin or Belfast

Deloitte's purpose is to make an impact that matters by delivering trusted, expert advice to clients navigating complex financial transactions. You will join our leading M&A Advisory team in Ireland, a high-performing group specialising in domestic and international M&A transactions with a strong focus on private equity. Supported by Deloitte's global financial advisory network, our team provides clients access to global buyer markets and acquisition targets.

This role is pivotal in advising clients on complex M&A transactions, including buy-side and sell-side deals, often involving private equity. You will manage transactions end-to-end, providing expert financial advisory services that influence critical business decisions and drive successful outcomes in a competitive market.

You will work within the leading M&A deal team in Ireland, gaining exposure to a broad range of industries and complex cross-border transactions. The role offers significant leadership and business development opportunities, the chance to mentor and develop junior team members, and the ability to grow your career within a dynamic and globally connected advisory practice.

Main duties or responsibilities:

• Advise clients on M&A transactions, including buy-side and sell-side deals, with a focus on private equity transactions.
• Provide expertise on the financial elements of sale and purchase agreements and other specialist areas.
• Manage transactions from initiation through to completion, ensuring effective project management and client communication.
• Deliver financial modelling and valuation analysis to support transaction decision-making.
• Identify and lead business development opportunities, building trusted relationships with clients.
• Mentor and coach junior team members to support their professional growth.
• Collaborate with Deloitte's global network to provide comprehensive advisory services throughout the transaction life-cycle.
• Keep up-to-date with market trends and regulatory developments to provide informed advice.

You will report to one of the Directors in M&A Advisory. They have extensive experience in M&A and private equity transactions and are known for a collaborative, empowering leadership style. They value innovation, open communication, and professional development, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous learning.

This role is based in our Dublin or Belfast office with a flexible hybrid working model that supports a blend of office and remote working. Client site visits may be required depending on transaction needs. Deloitte Ireland offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary, health and wellness programmes, continuous learning and development opportunities, pension schemes, and flexible working arrangements. We are committed to supporting your personal and professional wellbeing.

If you believe that you meet most of the criteria above, we encourage you to apply. Deloitte is an equal opportunities employer and will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process.

Your reward at Deloitte is competitive, supports our purpose and enables our people to never stop growing. Your reward at Deloitte is not just your salary; we believe in investing in our people's personal and professional development and empowering their work-life balance. Our ambition is to achieve gender equality and enable continuous growth. We offer supports and benefits that suit you, wherever you are in life, including health and well-being, pension, savings, training, coaching and enhanced leave options among others.

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