Director, M&A Advisory
About the role
Join an established DC-based M&A firm as Director of M&A Advisory. Known for their quality, this firm has grown steadily over its 30-year history through its buy-side advisory services to multinational public companies. To accommodate and support growth, the need for a new leader for their buy-side service has emerged. The Director of M&A Advisory will use their ‘no job is too small’ mindset to further develop the buy-side practice through hands-on involvement, providing strategic guidance to clients and executing deals. The Director of M&A Advisory will bring their executive presence to lead client relationships from day one. Someone who is passionate about their work and enjoys working autonomously in a supportive, fast-paced environment will enjoy a rewarding career at this firm.
Key Features
- Step into a high impact role as a member of leadership
- Enjoy a diverse client base and expanded deals experience
- Learn and contribute as part of a collaborative and intellectually curious group
Responsibilities
- Lead the execution of complex client buy-side transactions:
- Conduct due diligence, valuation analysis, and financial modeling to assess target companies.
- Prepare and deliver client presentations around strategic recommendations, and transaction structures.
- Manage all phases of the acquisition process, including target identification, negotiation, and closing.
- Develop clients, win work and boost presence in the buy-side market
- Represent the firm at networking and industry events
- Develop and execute strategic business development initiatives.
- Act as a mentor and role model to other members of the team
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- MBA, CPA, JD and/or CFA is desired
- Minimum of 10 years of client facing experience in investment banking, legal, corporate finance or accounting functions.
- Proven experience leading client presentations
- Preferred experience in strategy or transaction advisory consulting.
Pay
$150,000/year – $175,000/year