M&A Transaction Manager

Written By Daniel Baade

About the role:

We are looking for a Transaction Manager to lead a wide range of tasks linked to buy-side, sell-side, fundraising and strategic advisory mandates. This is a great opportunity for an individual who has been previously in the second row and who is now ready to step up to lead M&A projects and manage client relationships.

 

The right individual is likely to have a background in Big 4 transaction services, management consulting or in-house project management/strategy with C-level exposure, although other backgrounds are also possible.

 

The role holder will be leading the day-to-day management of M&A projects from inception to completion covering a wide range of topics. During the course of the projects the role holder will be the main point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders. Main aspects of the role include:

  • Project planning/management/leadership;

  • Managing relationships with clients and key stakeholders;

  • Responsibility for the delivery of projects incl. preparation of documents (pitch decks, IMs, etc.), project plans, financial models, due diligence process, transaction reporting, etc.;

  • Coordinating tasks across the team and manage junior team members to ensure projects are delivered on time and to the highest possible standard;

 

Personal Skills:

  • Exceptional organisational and project management skills;

  • Strong knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Word;

  • Strong knowledge of project management tools like Monday, Asana, etc.

  • Strong communication skills;

  • As a minimum good understanding of accounting and financial modelling;

  • Ability to deliver exceptionally strong output even under time-pressure;

  • Attention to detail;

 

Experience and Qualifications

  • circa 4-6 years of relevant professional experience either in a Big 4 environment, M&A, Strategy Consulting or inhouse project management/strategy;

  • Masters degree (ideally MBA) from one of the world’s top 50 universities;

  • CFA, ACCA or similar qualification (ideally Big 4) is a plus, but not required;

 

What we offer

  • Exceptional ambitious working environment with the potential to step quickly to the next level;

  • Significant client exposure;

  • Competitive compensation.

 

Location

  • London

 

Application Process

If you match the above criteria and would like to apply, please send a short but meaningful cover note and your CV to talent@dyerbaade.com. 

 

Daniel Baade
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