Head of M&A, Rapidly-Expanding Service Company, Europe

vor 2 Monaten


Zürich, Schweiz PER, Private Equity Recruitment Vollzeit
Head of M&A, Rapidly-Expanding Service Company, Europe

Job Details

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Flexible (Key European hubs)

Full Job Description

About Our Client
Our client is an expanding service company with a demonstrated roll-out strategy, led by ex-PE professionals turned entrepreneurs and backed by experienced institutional investors. The company has quadrupled in size and expects to do so again, operating in a fast-paced environment where decisions are made quickly.

They are currently seeking a Head of M&A to develop an aggressive pipeline and execute M&A bilateral deals in Europe. Deal sizes will range from EUR 10m to EUR 150m, with a target to deploy a minimum of EUR 500m in 5 years. The company has already acquired 10 targets in the last 4 years.

What the Job Involves

  • Reporting to the founders of the business (ex-PE professionals)
  • Developing a strong knowledge of the industry in Europe
  • Building and developing a strong pipeline
  • Ownership of full buy-side due diligence (bilateral deals, with a very hands-on approach)
  • Executing on deals, including SPA negotiation
  • Leading the post-closing and integration of the acquired companies
  • Leading further development opportunities (e.g., new site expansion, mergers)

Who We Are Looking For

  • Professional experience in sourcing and executing bilateral deals in Europe in small- or mid-cap environments
  • Track record of building a bilateral pipeline and executing on bilateral transactions (from sourcing, full due diligence, SPA negotiation, financing, closing, and integration)
  • Human and humble approach when interacting with entrepreneurs/founders
  • Hands-on approach, self-starting mentality, and motivation to learn a new industry inside-out
  • Experience in the services sector and experience within a small-/mid-cap PE firm executing regular deals is essential
  • Ability to switch from a strategic and commercially minded approach to drilling deep into details and technical aspects of a deal
  • Results-driven and goal-oriented
  • Analytical thinking and data-driven approach
  • Modern, inclusive, and empathetic leadership style
  • A combination of outstanding analytics with persuasive communication and presentation skills
  • Fluency in English, Spanish, and Italian ideally; any additional European language is welcome

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Job ID: 13932

About Company
PER, Private Equity Recruitment
London, United Kingdom - HR & Recruitment

We are the leading retained search and recruitment specialists for private markets professionals. We work across investment strategies, in-house functions, and more.

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