M&A Associate

M&A Associate

Location:

Central London Stonemont Partners is excited to partner with a highly acquisitive, private equity-backed services business in their search for an M&A Associate to join the M&A team in their London office. The company has experienced remarkable growth over the past two years having completed 15 acquisitions and is looking to continue its expansion at a similar pace of M&A, with the potential to double EBITDA given its robust acquisition pipeline.

This is an integral role to ensuring the business achieves its ambitious growth agenda, suiting a switched-on and driven individual. You will report to the M&A Manager and work closely with the Chief Strategy officer, the Management Team as well as private equity investors daily. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to have an impact on shaping the M&A process, with the chance to shadow and learn from senior leaders, whilst taking on significant responsibilities.

Responsibilities:
Support the review and assessment of inbound acquisition opportunities, including strategic fit and financial analysis, initial diligence, and opportunity prioritisation. Manage the overall M&A pipeline, tracking opportunities through each stage of the process, and supporting efficient execution across multiple active transactions. Interactions with acquisition targets, brokers, and sell-side advisors, including introductory discussions and ongoing communications throughout the transaction lifecycle. Analyze and summarize information received from sellers, distilling key insights, risks, follow-ups, and considerations for internal decision-making.

Collate findings by preparing investment committee papers to understand the rationale behind key decisions. Work closely and collaborating with the M&A team (comprising the M&A Manager and Chief Strategy Officer) as well as internal functional leaders throughout the deal process to support transaction execution and ensure alignment throughout the deal process. Support the coordination of financial, tax, legal, and insurance due diligence advisors in collaboration with internal stakeholders, review data rooms, and ensure alignment with the investment thesis.

Requirements: ACA / ACCA / CA qualification and prior M&A experience. High EQ and interpersonal skills to build relationships with vendors, as well as a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. The financial and commercial acumen to assess the strategic fit of acquisitions. Attention to detail and strong communication skills Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint Professional services deals experience advantageous – not essential