M&A Recruiter (Private Equity)
Location: London (Hybrid)
We are partnering with a high-growth, specialist search firm to hire a M&A Recruiter into their London team.
This is a high-impact hire into a specialist practice focused on corporate development, strategy, and deal professionals within private equity-backed, fast-growth tech and tech-enabled businesses.
The Opportunity
*This Role is working for an Executive Searh / Recruitment firm in the Recruitment Industry*
You will join a growing M&A / Corporate Development practice delivering mandates across:
* Corporate Development Managers / Directors
* M&A / Strategy professionals (Associate to Director level)
* Origination and deal sourcing specialists
* Transaction-focused hires within PE-backed portfolio companies
The role offers exposure to high-value, senior mandates, working closely with CFOs, CEOs, and leadership teams within high-growth, PE-backed businesses.
Why This Role Is Different
* Focused on PE-backed portfolio companies – working on hires that directly impact value creation and growth
* Front-office, high-impact roles – deal, strategy, and corporate development professionals
* High fee levels – typical mandates in the £60k–£80k range
* Retained / exclusive search exposure – strong proportion of high-quality, controlled work
* Established but scaling platform – strong foundations with clear growth trajectory
The Role
* Build and develop a M&A / Corporate Development desk within PE-backed, high-growth businesses
* Act as a client-facing, revenue-generating 360 recruiter
* Win and deliver mandates with:
* Portfolio company CFOs, CEOs, and strategy leaders
* Senior stakeholders within fast-growth, PE-backed environments
* Run searches end-to-end:
* Mandate qualification and scoping
* Market mapping and headhunting
* Candidate management, shortlist, and close
* Build a strong network of deal, strategy, and M&A talent
* Contribute to the growth and positioning of the wider M&A practice
Ideal Profile
M&A / PE Exposure
* Experience recruiting into M&A, corporate development, or strategy roles
* OR exposure to PE-backed / high-growth businesses
* Understanding of deal environments, growth strategies, and value creation
Recruitment Capability
* Proven experience as a 360 recruiter
* Strong billing track record and ability to win business
* Comfortable working on senior, niche mandates
Client-Facing & Commercial
* Highly client-facing, confident with senior stakeholders
* Natural business developer / rainmaker
* Able to operate in a consultative, high-value market
Why Join?
* Access to high-growth, PE-backed portfolio company clients
* Opportunity to build a specialist M&A desk within a scaling platform
* Strong earning potential with high fee levels
* Collaborative, high-performance culture (no aggressive sales environment)
* Clear progression as the business grows
Compensation & Setup
* Base salary: £40,000 – £80,000 (depending on experience and track record)
* Strong commission structure aligned to high billings
* Hybrid working model (London-based)
Who This Will Suit
* Recruiters currently working in:
* M&A / Corporate Development recruitment
* Financial services or strategy-focused search
* A&F recruiters looking to move into a more strategic, deal-focused space
* Individuals who want:
* Higher-value mandates
* More client ownership
* Exposure to PE-backed, high-growth businesses
Apply / Enquire
For a confidential discussion, please send your CV or a short profile via LinkedIn or email.