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Your goalAs an M&A Director in Marktlink’s Midlands offices you will play a pivotal role in our continued rapid growth as a leading full-service M&A advisory firm.You will be instrumental in growing Marktlink’s presence in the Midlands market, leveraging your established network and building new relationships across a diverse range of industries. In addition to driving deal origination and execution, you will take a proactive role in leading and mentoring the team, fostering their development, and contributing to the firm’s dynamic and high-performing culture.Your success in driving deals and further expanding our market footprint will unlock a clear path to promotion to Partner very swiftly when you demonstrate your contribution to growing a successful team. In this vein – we are looking for the best M&A professionals ready to seize this opportunity in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.Marktlink Is One Of The Largest Independent M&A Firm Throughout Europe . It Is Active In The Mid-market, Adding Value To Entrepreneurs, Business Owners And Financial Institutions Throughout The Full M&A Journey.~400 people, in 18 offices, across 8 countries … and growing! Delivered ~one billion in value through M&A deals last year alone Dedicated deal origination function to assist in driving lead generation Exit readiness consulting service designed to enhance longer term deal outcomes Multi award winning M&A Lead Advisory Fast growing Transaction Services and Debt Advisory service lines Capital fund investment team with ~two billion AuM (assets under management), investing on behalf of entrepreneurs into market leading private equity funds Full-service support functions, including significant investment into proprietary deal tech and AI platform Your ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will drive business growth, manage major deals, and support building a high-performing team for our Midlands offices. Your key responsibilities:Cultivate and expand your professional network: Generate new leads, and drive business development activities to secure new clients and deals. Oversee the full transaction lifecycle: Managing every stage of the deal process from initial contact through the preparation and execution phases to a successful closing. Grow and lead your own deal team: Providing strategic and technical guidance and hands-on support to ensure successful deal execution. Build and maintain prospect and client relationships: Acting as the primary point of contact for prospects and clients, fostering and maintaining strong relationships with entrepreneurs and key stakeholders. Develop and implement strategic growth initiatives: Proactively driving strategic initiatives which contribute to Marktlink’s ambitious growth strategy in the Midlands and wider UK mid-market. Your profileWe’re Seeking An Experienced M&A ProfessionalExperience: You bring at least 5 years of M&A Lead Advisory experience, with a proven track record in deal-closing and demonstrable business development success (past and live pipeline). Established Network: You have an active network of trusted relationships in the Midlands, with a strong ability to leverage these connections for business growth in our target markets. Commercial Acumen: You possess a commercial mindset and a genuine passion for working alongside entrepreneurs to achieve their goals. Quality Orientated: You demonstrate strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all workstreams, while upholding high standards of precision and quality throughout the deal process to deliver exceptional outcomes. Exceptional communication skills: Outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities, enabling you to build, nurture, and maintain valuable client and stakeholder relationships. Why us?You will receive a competitive salary and an annual Marktlink Group performance-based bonus; An uncapped market leading individual bonus based on the personal impact you have. We want those that generate and deliver projects to directly benefit in our meritocracy; Unlimited holidays - work hard, play hard. We offer a unique combination of freedom and responsibility! Significant responsibility from day one, flexible working hours and supportive, like-minded, and ambitious colleagues; Focus on personal and career growth, including regular learning and development programmes; A rare opportunity to play a major role in the strategic growth and development of a highly successful pan-European business; We prioritise the mental well-being of our employees. That’s why we’ve partnered with OpenUp to offer professional mental health support; Yearly company ski-trip, Grand Prix and Festive Gala. As much, or as little, international travel as you deem important to grow your business. A positive result of the pre-employment screening is a necessary condition for offering an employment contract. #J-18808-Ljbffr