M&A Director - Business Services - Selby Jennings

The Role

• Lead the execution of sell-side, buy-side, and capital raising mandates across the Business Services sector.
• Take day-to-day responsibility for managing live transactions from preparation through to completion.
• Act as a key point of contact for management teams, private equity sponsors, and corporate clients.
• Manage junior team members and drive high-quality analytical and marketing output.
• Support senior bankers in developing client relationships and identifying new business opportunities.
• Contribute to sector coverage initiatives and help build the team's presence within the Business Services market.

Candidate Profile

• 6+ years of M&A experience gained within:
  • A Big 4 Corporate Finance / M&A practice.
  • A respected mid-market investment bank or advisory platform.
• Strong track record executing UK and European M&A transactions.
• Experience managing multiple workstreams and taking ownership of deal delivery.
• Comfortable leading client interactions and coordinating advisers throughout a transaction.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
• Strong commercial judgement and excellent financial analysis skills.