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M&A Director Job Description

Circle Square is a leading recruiter in the Mergers & Acquisitions space and has an in-depth knowledge within the industry. We constantly require highly

numerical and academic M&A Directors with experience from Tier 1 banks.

Our M&A Division recruit in the following sectors:

Healthcare / FIG / TMT (Technology, Media and Telecoms) / Consumer & Retail / Real Estate / Power, Utilities & Infrastructure / Natural Resources / Energy /  Oil & Gas / Metals & Mining

M&A Director Job Description

We generally look for M&A Director on behalf of our clients due to expansion within the business or as a replacement.

Experience working in one of our specialist fields would be highly beneficial;

Healthcare / FIG / TMT (Technology, Media and Telecoms) / Consumer & Retail / Real Estate / Power, Utilities & Infrastructure / Natural Resources / Energy /  Oil & Gas / Metals & Mining

M&A Director Key Responsibilities

• The full range of responsibilities to M&A at Director level;

• Autonomy to lead and run a deal from beginning to end;

• Developing existing relationships and building new ones;

• Management and mentoring of analysts and associates;

• Leading client meetings and pitches; and providing strategic advice and proposals

• Making sure running projects are managed appropriately, with tasks delegated and reviewed where necessary.

M&A Director Skills & Requirements

• You must have 7-10years M&A experience from a Tier 1 bank / top boutique

• A good knowledge of M&A and the ability to apply your skills creatively to diverse client needs;

• Experience in reviewing juniors work models, valuations, and training, mentoring and pitch presentations;

• Autonomy to lead and run a deal from beginning to end;

• Currently in a Senior Associate to VP level in a respected investment bank.

• Strong execution experience

• A clean and steady CV;

• European and UK Coverage (M&A Blue book execution would be preferable);

Remuneration

Salaries for an M&A Director vary depending on experience and bank tier:

• An M&A Director in a Bulge Bracket bank should expect a base salary between £150,000 to £200,000 with a 250%-negotiable bonus.

• An M&A Director in a top boutique should expect a base salary between £150,000 to £200,000 with a 250%-negotiable bonus.

Career Progression

Most M&A Directors would look to take the natural step to M&A Managing Director with 10+ years solid experience behind them. Alternatively Private Equity positions would be good options further down the line.

Our Corporate Finance Division recruit for roles including:

M&A Analyst / M&A Associate / M&A Vice President / M&A Director / M&A Managing Director / Investment Executive / Corporate Development Manager / Real Estate Analyst / Real Estate Surveyor / Financial Modeller / Qualified Chartered Accountant

 For more information on our Corporate Finance Recruitment or Corporate Finance Jobs

Other Corporate Finance Job Profiles: M&A Associate   M&A Analyst    M&A Vice President