Executive Director, Clean Tech & Environment M&A Advisory

Job Summary Join our Clean Tech & Environment (CTE) M&A Advisory team in London as an Executive Director, where you will be responsible for driving the origination and execution of strategic advisory mandates across the Power, Utilities, and Infrastructure sector, alongside an existing team IIn a fast-paced and collaborative environment, you will:
Lead on Digital Infrastructure sector (extending to core infrastructure, energy transition, transport, and environmental services, also in the scope of the CTE team)    Advise financial sponsors, infrastructure funds, utilities, developers, and strategic investors on M&A, capital raises, and strategic transactions in EMEA    Contribute directly to franchise growth, revenue generation and high-quality transaction delivery, while working closely with country, sector, and product partners across the Bankank This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-growing team and would suit candidates exhibiting a solid track record of business development, client relationship management, and M&A advisory deal pedigree across the Power, Utilities & Infrastructure sector

Key Responsibilities Business Originate  M&A, strategic advisory, capital raising and joint venture opportunities across Digital Infrastructure, Power & Utilities, and broader Infrastructure sectors

Maintain senior client relationships with financial sponsors, infrastructure funds, sovereign wealth funds, strategic corporates, developers, and operators

Prepare sector insights, pitch materials, and client dialogue to support business development and transaction origination

Lead client engagement from early-stage opportunity identification through mandate award and transaction completio

Processes

Lead end-to-end execution of M&A advisory mandates, including valuation, financial analysis, due diligence, process design, negotiations, and documentation

Ensure deal teams deliver high-quality materials, clear advice and timely execution against agreed client objective

Coordinate internal approvals, conflicts, compliance, legal, risk and other governance processes relevant to advisory mandate

Manage external advisers and coordinating multidisciplinary work streams across jurisdictions

People & Talent Lead and supervise deal teams made up of Directors, Assistant Directors and Associate Coach junior team members and supporting their technical, execution, and client-facing development

Set high standards for judgement, integrity, collaboration, execution discipline, and client service

Skills and Experience Significant investment banking, corporate finance or strategic advisory experience, with a strong track record in Digital Infrastructure M&A or broader Infrastructure M&AAbility and track record in the origination and execution of complex cross-border transaction

Strong senior client relationship skills and proven ability to build trust with boards, shareholders and senior executives

Deep understanding of European infrastructure markets, including investors, strategic players, valuation dynamics and transaction precedents

Strong financial analysis, valuation, negotiation, communication and project management skills

Ability to lead teams, manage multiple mandates and operate effectively in a fast-paced advisory environment

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