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 business and some private companies.
Businesses wishing to acquire or invest in other businesses engage our client to embark on a bespoke acquisition search process, uncovering target businesses within their specific criteria and facilitating the approach to these businesses. Companies rely on our client to have thorough commercial conversations with business owners, quickly understanding different business models and building trust with target businesses.
In this role, the successful candidate will take responsibility for the end-to-end client management across the below process:
1. Agree the scope of the acquisition search with clients, at board level.
2. Liaise with the research team to uncover businesses within the client’s search criteria. You will not perform the research yourself as this will be delivered by an in-house research function.
3. Approach the majority shareholders of the target businesses and hold lengthy, highly commercial conversations via video call to discuss their business model, track record, gro...