M&A Director

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Marktlink Full time
Your goal

As M&A Director at Marktlink, you will be responsible for the entire transaction process from A to Z for various industries and entrepreneurs. For over 25 years we have been successful in M&A in the SME and lower mid-market in Europe, and we are now looking to replicate this success in the UK. On a daily basis, you will perform company and market analyses, prepare valuations and bid books, meet potential buyers and sellers, and expand and maintain your network.

Our ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience within M&A, although more important for us is an employee with a solid financial foundation, analytical skills, and, most importantly, a commercial mindset. In this role, you will become responsible for delivering high-quality M&A advice and develop yourself within no time into a top-notch partner. 

You will advise and guide our mid-market clients through the entire buy-side or sell-side process. be responsible for building up and developing your own network and leading the deal team of passionate deal makers Marktlink has no specific industry focus. We cover almost all industries, which means you can bring your own network or start building it up based on your preference. Based on your revenue you can become a Partner in a few years. 

Excited and wanting to meet our highly driven team? Then don't hesitate to apply

Your responsibilities

At Marktlink, no day is the same. However, you can broadly expect the following:

  • Deal origination and deal execution
  • You are the main point of contact for entrepreneurs
  • Meeting potential buyers and sellers
  • Approaching new buyers and sellers
  • Building up your own network
  • Completing M&A transactions
  • Performing company and market analyses
  • Preparing valuations and Information Memoranda
Your profile

  • 5 years of M&A/ lead advisory experience, or 3 years with additional years of relevant experience
  • Experience in acquiring leads and completing M&A transactions in the UK SME/ mid-market
  • An active business network with trusted relationships in the North-West
  • You are analytically strong, punctual and target-driven
  • You are passionate about SMEs and you have a genuine interest in entrepreneurs
  • An eye for personal relationships and excellent communication skills are a must
  • You are driven to realise ambitious, yet achievable revenue targets
Why us?

  • We offer a unique journey into entrepreneurship and the opportunity to become a Partner in a few years;
  • Lots of responsibility and autonomy from day one;
  • Focus on career growth and inspiring learning programs;
  • You will receive a competitive salary and a lucrative, uncapped bonus;
  • Company car;
  • Unlimited holidays. Work Hard. Play Hard. We offer a unique combination of freedom and responsibility;
  • Pension plan;
  • HP tablet/laptop and iPhone.


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