Associate Director-Vice President | Corporate Development M&A | Private Equity-Backed Business Services Platform | London:
Currently working on a Corporate Development hire for a large-scale, private equity-backed Business Services platform with a global footprint and ambitious growth plans. The business operates internationally, generating approximately £500m of annual revenue, and has recently entered a new ownership chapter following a significant private equity investment. With a clear mandate to materially increase scale and earnings over the coming years, M&A is expected to remain a key pillar of the company's growth strategy.
The Opportunity:
Reporting directly to the Head of Corporate Development, this individual will join a lean, high-impact team responsible for sourcing, evaluating and executing acquisitions globally. This is a rare opportunity for someone seeking greater ownership and visibility than is typically available in investment banking or larger corporate development teams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading acquisitions across the full transaction lifecycle, from target evaluation through to completion and integration.
- Building and maintaining financial models, valuation analyses and investment cases.
- Managing due diligence processes and coordinating advisers.
- Preparing Board, Executive Committee and shareholder materials.
- Supporting post-acquisition integration and strategic initiatives.
- Developing relationships with founders, management teams, advisers and industry participants.
- Working directly alongside senior leadership on strategic growth initiatives.
Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will be capable of running transactions independently and operating with limited infrastructure around them.
Highly relevant backgrounds include:
- Corporate Development professionals within private equity-backed businesses.
- Investment Banking M&A professionals looking to transition in-house.
- Individuals with exposure to large-cap private equity transactions.
- Candidates with experience across Business Services, Financial Services, Outsourcing, Professional Services, Asset Servicing, Administration or related sectors.
Personal characteristics are equally important:
- Self-starter mentality.
- Comfortable operating in a lean environment.
- Strong execution capabilities.
- Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of transactions.
Why This Opportunity?
- Significant M&A activity anticipated over the next several years.
- Direct exposure to CEO, CFO and shareholders.
- Ability to lead transactions rather than supporting them.
- Opportunity to help shape the next phase of a highly acquisitive growth story.
- Lean team structure with substantial responsibility from day one.
- Exposure to both strategic decision-making and transaction execution.
- Flexible working environment.
- Employee equity participation scheme.
- Strong long-term career progression potential.
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Associate Director-Vice President | Corporate Development M&A | Private Equity-Backed Business Services Platform | London: employer: Selby Jennings
Join a leading global platform that offers an exceptional opportunity for growth and development in the real estate M&A sector. With a collaborative and entrepreneurial team culture, you will be exposed to landmark European transactions while enjoying competitive compensation and clear progression pathways. This role not only allows you to enhance your financial modelling and analytical skills but also provides the chance to mentor junior team members, making it a truly rewarding environment for ambitious professionals.
