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Director (Acquisition Search, Mergers and Acquisitions) – Remote, Southampton
Client: SJC Partners
Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required: Yes
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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 specialises 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 introductions. 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 board level.
* Liaising with the research team to identify businesses within the client’s search criteria. (Research will be performed by an in-house team.)
* Approaching shareholders of target businesses and conducting detailed, highly commercial conversations via video call about their business model, track record, growth, financials, and owners’ selling aspirations.
* Discussing potential targets with the client and facilitating introductions to selected businesses.
* Managing the ongoing acquisition process, focusing on relationship management (no financial qualifications required, but commercial acumen is essential).
Applicants should be able to quickly understand various business models. Experience operating at board level is important, as the role involves managing relationships with owners/CEOs, often from large corporates, private equity, or private equity-backed firms.
Applicants from diverse commercial backgrounds will be considered, including those who have run their own businesses or operated at director level.
This role offers a competitive salary plus an attractive, transparent bonus structure, paid multiple times a year based on deal activity. The bonus is uncapped, with potential earnings of 100% of salary or more in a good year.
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