Director (Acquisition Search, Mergers and Acquisitions) – Remote

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 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 be responsible for end-to-end client management across the following process:
Agree the scope of the acquisition search with clients, at board level. Liaise with the research team to identify businesses within the client’s search criteria. The research will be performed by an in-house research team. Approach the majority shareholders of the target businesses and hold lengthy, highly commercial conversations via video call to discuss their business model, track record, growth trajectory, financials, and owners’ aspirations regarding selling their business. Discuss each interested business with the client and facilitate meetings with selected targets. Manage the acquisition process thereafter, focusing on commercial aspects rather than financial qualifications.

Applicants should be able to quickly understand different business models. Experience operating at board level is important as you will manage client relationships at owner/CEO level, often with large corporates, private equity, and private equity-backed businesses.

Applicants from a range of commercial backgrounds will be considered, including those who have run their own businesses or operated at Director level.

This role offers a competitive salary with an attractive, transparent bonus structure paid multiple times a year, based on deal activity. The bonus scheme is uncapped, and in a good year, bonuses ca