Head – M&A; Principal Investors & Private Equity Coverage

Country Head – M&A (Principal Investors & Private Equity Coverage)

Directly reporting to the Global Head of M&A and part of the Board of Directors of arKap UK, the Country Head is responsible for developing and leading arKap & Co’s M&A advisory business in the UK, with a primary focus on Principal Investors, Private Equity funds and family offices
.

The role combines senior client coverage, deal origination, and transaction execution
, while contributing to the expansion of the Group’s pan-European M&A platform. The Country Head operates as a front‑line originator and senior advisor
, not as an internal manager.

• Develop and maintain senior‑level relationships with:
  • Private Equity funds
  • Infrastructure and principal investors
  • Family offices and long‑term capital providers
• Originate M&A mandates, including:
  • Buy‑side and sell‑side advisory
  • Minority investments and strategic transactions
• Act as a trusted senior advisor to investors throughout the deal lifecycle.
• Lead deal execution at country level, including:
  • Structuring transactions
  • Coordinating internal and external advisors
  • Managing negotiations with counter parties
• Ensure high‑quality delivery consistent with arKap & Co’s standards and positioning.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Practice on complex or cross‑border transactions.
• Actively source and contribute to cross‑border mandates within the Group.
• Share investor intelligence, deal flow, and market insights across countries.

• Strengthen arKap & Co’s brand and positioning in the local M&A and PE ecosystem.
• Represent the firm at relevant industry events and investor forums.
• Support the development of strategic relationships with local intermediaries and co‑investors.

• Report directly to the Global Head of M&A.
• Contribute to business planning, pipeline forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Operate within Group governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks.

• Variable compensation linked to deal origination and execution
• Company car
• Up to 5% equity interest in arKap UK

arKap & Co is committed to building a high‑performance, meritocratic company. Applications should be submitted to people (A).