Managing Director Investments & M&A

We are representing an established investment group seeking to appoint a Managing Director – Investments & M&A to lead strategic investment and acquisition activities. This is a senior buy-side opportunity for an experienced investment professional with an established track record in M&A, private equity and complex corporate transactions.

We are particularly interested in senior professionals from investment banking (M&A) and/or private equity who bring strong transaction execution capabilities, commercial judgment and an established network within the investment community.

Key Responsibilities

• Originate, evaluate and execute strategic investment and acquisition opportunities.
• Lead complex M&A transactions, including deal structuring, valuation, due diligence, negotiations and execution.
• Develop and maintain relationships with business owners, financial sponsors, investment banks and other transaction counterparties.
• Assess investment opportunities and formulate recommendations for senior investment decision-makers.
• Oversee investment analysis, financial modelling and commercial due diligence.
• Identify opportunities for value creation, strategic partnerships and portfolio development.
• Work closely with senior leadership on investment strategy, capital deployment and long-term growth initiatives.

Requirements

• Significant experience in Investment Banking (M&A) and/or Private Equity, ideally at Managing Director or equivalent senior leadership level.
• Demonstrable track record of originating, leading and successfully executing complex M&A and investment transactions.
• Strong financial, commercial and strategic assessment capabilities.
• Established professional network and ability to originate proprietary or relationship-driven investment opportunities.
• Experience managing senior stakeholders, transaction counterparties and external advisors.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Commercially astute, entrepreneurial and comfortable operating in a senior investment decision-making environment.