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Director (Acquisition Search, Mergers and Acquisitions) – Remote, Edinburgh
Client:
SJC Partners
Location:
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
1
Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
Job Description:
SJC Partners is currently managing the recruitment process for the hire of an Acquisition Search Director into an innovative mergers and acquisitions deal sourcing business.
Our client specializes in sourcing off-market businesses for acquisition by private equity investors, PE-backed companies, listed businesses, and some private companies.
Businesses wishing to acquire or invest in other businesses engage our client to undertake a bespoke acquisition search process, uncovering target businesses within their specific criteria and facilitating contact. Companies rely on our client to have thorough commercial conversations with business owners, quickly understanding different business models and building trust with target businesses.
The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end client management, including:
* Agreeing the scope of the acquisition search with clients at the board level.
* Liaising with the research team to identify businesses within the client’s search criteria. Note: Research will be conducted by an in-house team.
* Approaching majority shareholders of target businesses and engaging in detailed, highly commercial conversations via video call to discuss business models, track record, growth, financials, and owners’ selling aspirations.
* Discussing each interested business with the client and facilitating introductions to selected targets.
* Managing the acquisition process relationship thereafter (no financial qualifications required, but commercial acumen is essential).
Applicants should be able to quickly understand various business models. Experience operating at the board level is important, as the role involves managing relationships with owners/CEOs, often from large corporates, private equity, or private equity-backed firms.
This role welcomes applicants from diverse commercial backgrounds. The current team includes individuals who have run their own businesses or operated at Director level.
The position offers a competitive salary with an attractive, transparent bonus scheme, paid multiple times per year based on deal activity. Bonuses are uncapped, and in a good year, earnings can amount to 100% of the salary or more.
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