At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead acquisition strategies and engage with top-level clients to identify off-market opportunities.
- Company: Dynamic M&A deal origination business with a focus on strategic acquisitions.
- Benefits: Remote work, uncapped bonus potential, and exposure to diverse sectors.
- Other info: Autonomous role with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced environment where you can make impactful connections and drive strategic growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in corporate development or similar roles with strong client management skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
SJC Partners is supporting the appointment of an Acquisition Search Director on behalf of an established and growing specialist M&A deal origination business.
Our client works with private equity investors, portfolio companies and corporates to identify and engage off-market acquisition opportunities. Through a highly consultative approach, they help clients access businesses that would not typically come to market, creating opportunities for strategic acquisitions and investment.
This is a commercially focused role combining client management, relationship development and deal origination. The successful candidate will take ownership of acquisition search mandates from inception through to introduction and ongoing relationship management.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage with PE backed and PLC clients at board level to define acquisition strategies and search criteria.
- Work closely with an in-house research team to identify relevant target businesses.
- Conduct detailed conversations with business owners and majority shareholders to understand their business model, growth plans, financial performance and long-term objectives.
- Assess and present opportunities to clients, helping determine which businesses warrant further engagement.
- Facilitate introductions and manage relationships throughout the acquisition process.
- Support new business development activity, including presenting to private equity firms, portfolio companies and corporates, converting opportunities into retained mandates.
About You
The existing team includes individuals with Corporate Development Director, Head of Origination and business ownership backgrounds; candidates with similar levels of seniority and commercial experience are likely to be a strong fit for the role.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Exposure to a wide variety of businesses, sectors and transactions.
- Direct engagement with entrepreneurs, investors and senior decision-makers.
- A highly autonomous role with significant client-facing responsibility.
- Strong earning potential through a transparent and uncapped bonus structure linked to deal activity.
- Fully remote working environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded professional who enjoys strategic conversations, relationship building and working at the forefront of the acquisition process.
M Origination Director employer: SJC Partners
SJC Partners is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and fully remote working environment that fosters autonomy and encourages professional growth. With a focus on strategic engagement with private equity investors and senior decision-makers, employees benefit from exposure to diverse businesses and sectors, alongside a transparent bonus structure that rewards deal activity. The collaborative work culture promotes meaningful relationships and provides ample opportunities for career advancement in the exciting field of M&A deal origination.
