Deal Origination Manager | London, UK

Deal Origination Manager

We are searching for an experienced Deal Origination Manager.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

The Deal Origination team is a specialist business development function within RSM\’s Transaction Advisory department that supports the generation and sourcing of M&A opportunities for the firm. The Deal Origination team uses a thematic approach to assessing potential targets and is responsible for approaching and building relationships with the management teams of privately-owned businesses that have the potential to be future M&A clients of the firm. The main objective is to grow RSM\’s client base by building and maintaining relationships with senior decision makers.

Working in our London office as a Deal Origination Manager, you will be working closely with and reporting to the Head of Deal Origination. Working with different teams within our Transaction Advisory department, you will build a pipeline of opportunities and will be key in driving the relationships with business owners. We are a small, relationship-driven team and you will be exposed to senior colleagues, a varied workload and a high level of responsibility.

You\’ll make an impact by:

• Directly targeting the key stakeholders of UK privately-owned businesses
• Owning, managing and tracking relationships with targets
• Coordinating sector & sub-sector focus targeting campaigns with the M&A team sector teams
• Working with more junior team members to identify prospective M&A clients
• Actively contributing to the development of RSM\’s M&A business development strategy
• Assisting in training junior members of both the Origination and M&A teams on business development activities

What we are looking for:

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here\’s what we\’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Commercial background with a strong understanding of corporate finance
• Experience in originating M&A opportunities
• Organised, articulate and able to build relationships with entrepreneurs and business owners
• Strong presentational, communication and written skills and excellent organisational capabilities
• Ability to work both autonomously and within a team
• Computer literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office products

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That\’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid and Flexible working
• 27 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days)
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team.

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