Mergers and Acquisitions Specialist

3 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Shaw & Co Full time
Mergers and Acquisitions Manager

The Mergers and Acquisitions Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the company's M&A function, driving pipeline development, converting new opportunities into mandates, executing deals, and managing client relationships.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the Head of M&A in developing and executing M&A strategies, including deal origination, due diligence, and transaction execution.
  • Collaborate with the debt advisory and marketing functions to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
  • Manage M&A transactions, including project management, client communication, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Provide strategic guidance to clients on commercial decisions and agreements.
Business Development
  • Contribute to the Business Development Forum to drive pipeline development and go-to-market strategy.
  • Conduct market research and generate content for marketing communications to support business growth.
  • Develop sector insights and collateral with support from the marketing team.
  • Represent Shaw & Co at industry networking events to promote the firm's expertise.
People Leadership
  • Lead a team of professionals, including setting objectives, conducting regular reviews, and providing guidance and support.
Financial Modelling
  • Build and review financial models, including integrated business financial projections, company valuations, and exit returns.
  • Review and comment on financial information provided by clients from a corporate finance perspective.
Market Analysis
  • Undertake market research to build understanding of client industries and identify potential buyers, sellers, and comparable transactions.
  • Write analysis reports and create visual aids to illustrate key points.
Investment Papers
  • Prepare written reports and investment materials using Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe InDesign.
  • Manage the drafting of documents, capturing and implementing client and team feedback.
  • Set up and manage due diligence processes, including financial, tax, legal, commercial, and technical aspects.
Personal Development
  • Stay up-to-date with Shaw & Co's strategy, sector, client, and regulatory developments.
  • Engage in continuing professional development to refresh and develop technical and leadership skills.
  • Become a trusted and reliable project manager for M&A transactions.
Essential Qualities
  • Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
  • Team player with flexibility to adapt to the needs of a dynamic specialist advisory firm.
  • High level of project management and organisational skills.
Essential Skills
  • Advanced Excel competency.
  • Negotiation and project management skills.
  • At least 2 years' experience within corporate finance.
Remuneration
  • £50-60k basic salary, plus uncapped bonus scheme.
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Flexible working under consideration.


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