About the Opportunity
Our client is a leading international investment bank with a strong presence across Europe. As part of its continued growth, the firm is seeking an experienced Managing Director, M&A to originate, lead and execute complex domestic and cross-border M&A transactions while further expanding long-term client relationships across the mid-market and large-cap corporate landscape.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly entrepreneurial platform with significant resources, strong execution capabilities and an established international network.
The Role
As Managing Director, you will be responsible for driving business development, leading transaction execution and mentoring senior deal teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Originate new M&A mandates through an established network of corporate clients, private equity sponsors and professional advisers.
- Develop and maintain long-term relationships with CEOs, CFOs, founders, boards and financial sponsors.
- Lead the execution of complex sell-side, buy-side, mergers, carve-outs, strategic reviews and capital advisory assignments.
- Provide strategic advice throughout the transaction lifecycle.
- Lead negotiations alongside clients and counterparties.
- Oversee valuation analysis, financial modelling, due diligence and transaction documentation.
- Present investment opportunities and strategic recommendations to boards and investment committees.
- Work closely with sector specialists and product teams including ECM, DCM, Leveraged Finance and Debt Advisory.
- Mentor and develop Directors, Vice Presidents, Associates and Analysts.
- Contribute to the firm’s strategic growth initiatives and market positioning.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for an accomplished investment banker with an exceptional track record of originating and executing M&A transactions.
Requirements
- Extensive Investment Banking experience with a leading global, international or boutique advisory firm.
- Proven track record of originating and closing M&A transactions.
- Strong network across corporates, entrepreneurs, private equity firms and financial sponsors.
- Deep understanding of valuation methodologies, transaction structuring and negotiation.
- Demonstrated leadership of complex cross-border transactions.
- Strong commercial mindset with excellent business development capabilities.
- Outstanding client management and relationship-building skills.
- Experience leading and mentoring high-performing deal teams.
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, CFA or equivalent qualifications are advantageous.
- Fluent English; additional European languages are beneficial.
Preferred Sector Experience
Experience in one or more of the following sectors would be advantageous:
- Industrials
- Business Services
- Technology
- Software
- Healthcare
- Consumer & Retail
- Energy & Infrastructure
- Financial Institutions
- Industrials & Manufacturing
- TMT
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