Mergers and Acquisitions Manager

M&A Manager | PE-Backed High-Growth AI Disruptor

Location London

NH16569

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a PE-backed, high-growth AI-enabled disruptor that is redefining a large, fragmented market through a technology-led buy-and-build strategy. Backed by leading investors and experiencing rapid growth, the business is combining acquisitive expansion with cutting-edge technology to build a category-leading platform.

As part of its next phase of growth, the company is looking to hire an M&A Manager to join a high-performing corporate development team at the centre of the organisation’s expansion strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and screen potential acquisition opportunities, identifying strategic fit and analysing commercial and financial merits.
• Develop robust financial models, valuation analyses and business cases to support investment and acquisition decisions.
• Take ownership of transaction workstreams, helping drive deals from origination and initial evaluation through diligence and execution.
• Work closely with external advisers and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient progression of live transactions.
• Assist with capital raising activities, investor engagement and wider strategic growth initiatives.
• Prepare clear, insightful presentations and investment materials for senior management, boards and investors.
• Support acquisition integration planning, ensuring a smooth transition from transaction completion into execution.
• Continuously improve deal processes by leveraging technology, automation and data-driven decision-making.
• Operate effectively across multiple concurrent projects within a fast-paced, acquisitive environment.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking ambitious professionals with c.5-8 years of experience who are motivated by challenging, high-growth environments and enjoy working at pace.

Typical backgrounds may include:

• Private Equity Associate, Senior Associate, Investment Manager or equivalent investing roles.
• Experience investing in technology, software or digitally-enabled businesses is advantageous, but not a prerequisite.
• M&A or Investment Banking professionals looking to move closer to value creation and principal investing.
• Corporate Development, Strategy or M&A professionals from active buy-and-build platforms with a strong acquisition track record.

Required Experience & Skills

• Advanced financial modelling, valuation and analytical capabilities.
• Demonstrable exposure to M&A, investments, strategic transactions or complex corporate finance projects.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to evaluate business quality, growth potential and value creation opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills with confidence engaging senior stakeholders, management teams and advisers.
• Self-starter mentality with a proactive, intellectually curious approach to problem solving.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and consistently deliver in a deadline-driven environment.
• Interest in AI, technology and the application of data-driven tools to improve decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Highly motivated individual who thrives in entrepreneurial, rapidly scaling organisations.