M&A Director United Kingdom M&A UK

Marktlink is a committed international M&A specialist with an independent, discrete, and no-nonsense approach. Together with our labels Marktlink Exit-Ready and Marktlink Transaction Services we support entrepreneurs by preparing their business for sale and guide them throughout the entire sales or acquisition process. Our label Marktlink Capital offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to invest in strong private equity and venture capital funds.

Since our start in 1996, entrepreneurs have been our driving force. With profound market knowledge and a personal approach, we advised many transactions and in doing so we influenced the lives of many.

Published on: 06 September, 2024

Your goal

As a Director at Marktlink's new London office, you will play a pivotal role in establishing our presence in one of the world's most dynamic financial hubs. You will oversee the entire M&A process, from generating and nurturing leads to finalising transactions. You'll leverage your existing network and build new connections across industries. Your success in driving deals and expanding our market footprint will pave the way to becoming a Partner within a few years.

Your responsibilities

In this role, you will drive business growth, manage major deals, and support the development of a high-performing team for our London office. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Cultivating and expanding your business network, generating new leads, and securing new clients and deals.
• Overseeing the entire deal process, including company and market analyses, valuations, and negotiations.
• Assembling and leading your deal team, providing guidance to ensure successful deal execution.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships with entrepreneurs and stakeholders.
• Developing and implementing strategies to achieve ambitious revenue targets and grow Marktlink's UK presence.

Your profile

We're seeking an experienced M&A professional who:

• Has at least 5 years of M&A experience with a proven track record in deal-closing and business development.
• Maintains an active network of trusted relationships in the London area, with the ability to leverage these connections for business growth.
• Possesses a commercial mindset and a genuine interest in working with SMEs and entrepreneurs, with strategic and tactical skills to drive successful outcomes.
• Is precise, target-driven, and adept at managing complex transactions.
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills for building and maintaining valuable relationships.

Why us?

• Competitive salary and annual Marktlink bonus
• Unlimited holidays-work hard, play hard. We offer a unique blend of freedom and responsibility!
• HP tablet/laptop and iPhone
• Significant responsibility from day one, flexible working hours, and great colleagues
• Focus on career growth with inspiring learning programmes
• Yearly company ski trip, Zandvoort Grand Prix, and Marktlink Gala

A positive result from the pre-employment screening is required for offering an employment contract. Our hiring process Step 1: Let's connect

Once you've applied, expect our response within five working days.

Step 2: Let's meet

Discover how you and Marktlink align. Let's chat, be it over a phone call or in person.

Step 3: Let's dive deep

In search of top talent, we evaluate your skills and qualities through a presentation and Talent Motivation Analysis (TMA) to ensure a perfect match.

Step 4: Let's start

After nailing the final interview, get ready for the offer. Once accepted, a pre-employment screening follows. If all goes well, you can sign and we'll celebrate with champagne!

Frequently asked questions

Which documents should I include in my application?

Are there any special requirements for working at Marktlink? For M&A Professionals, a finished master's degree in Finance is mandatory. For all the other positions please take a look at the requirements per job.

Does Marktlink provide IND sponsorship for positions?