M&A Manager – Private Equity-backed Business Services

Job title : M&A Manager – Private Equity-backed Business Services
Location : London
Contact : James Clow
Call : James
Email : email James
Reference : 2655263

THE SEARCH:
Altus Partners are currently partnered with a rapidly growing, private equity-backed Business Services asset, that is undertaking an aggressive buy-and-build strategy. Headquartered in London our client is backed by a leading large-cap PE fund that has an outstanding track record in the B2B space. Our client are seeking an experienced M&A Manager / Senior Manager, who will report directly into the Chief Corporate Development Officer. This role will suit someone who has previous experience working either in investment banking or transaction services, and who has then gone on to gain hands-on experience in industry.

On offer is a market leading package, including LTIP for the right individual.

THE ROLE:

  • Responsible for identifying and managing the pipeline of M&A targets, and managing deal processes from inception to integration

  • Prepare analysis of M&A targets to highlight similarities, differences, and opportunities in the market

  • Develop and maintain tracker of relevant M&A opportunities

  • Preparation and delivery of pitch materials, management presentations and board presentations.

  • Business Partner with our local finance, commercial and operations teams to develop partnerships which will help facilitate the deal process

  • Act as the day-to-day contact for our financial advisors and other key external and internal stakeholders

  • Play a key role in integration progress and synergy delivery post completion

  • Analysis of deals 30, 100, and 365 days post completion

 

THE REQUIREMENTS:

  • 6+years of experience, with a background from investment banking, private equity, consulting or Big Four / Transaction services

  • Strong end-to-end M&A deal execution capacity

  • Advanced Excel and modelling skills

  • Excellent analytical skills and structured approach to problem solvingExcellent communication skills, ability to work closely with the senior management teams as well as interact with entrepreneurs, advisors and small business owners