Mergers and Acquisitions Assistant

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented M&A Assistant to support the execution of acquisitions, disposals and financing processes across a live transaction pipeline. The role involves coordinating due diligence, managing documentation, supporting deal sourcing activity and acting as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external advisers.

This is a hands-on transactional support role suited to someone comfortable working in a fast-paced deal environment with multiple concurrent work streams.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Execution & Due Diligence

- Provide day-to-day support on M&A transactions, coordinating due diligence work streams across legal, financial, tax and property.
- Track deliverables, maintain action trackers and follow up with internal teams and external advisers to ensure progress against timelines.
- Assist in compiling and organising financial, legal and operational information required for acquisitions, lender submissions and internal approvals.
- Monitor transaction timelines and proactively escalate delays or missing items.
- Maintain transaction checklists and closing documentation folders.

Data Room Management

- Set up, maintain and organise virtual data rooms.
- Upload and categorise documents using consistent naming conventions.
- Maintain version control and ensure overall data room accuracy and housekeeping.
- Control access permissions and respond to document requests from advisers and lenders.

External Liaison & Coordination

- Act as a coordination point between internal teams and external parties including lawyers, accountants, agents, lenders and consultants.
- Manage correspondence, circulate information requests and track responses.
- Schedule and coordinate calls, prepare agendas, circulate materials and track follow-up actions.
- Support lender and advisor information requests throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Deal Sourcing & Pipeline Support

- Assist in sourcing new opportunities through tracking broker outreach, managing inbound teasers and maintaining deal logs.
- Maintain acquisition pipeline trackers and comparable transaction databases.
- Conduct initial information collation on potential opportunities (basic property, company and financial information).
- Coordinate NDAs and preliminary information exchanges.
- Support preparation of initial screening materials and summaries for internal review.

Reporting & Presentations

- Support preparation and formatting of PowerPoint presentations, investment papers and committee materials.
- Assist with internal and external reporting on ongoing projects and acquisitions.
- Maintain records of key transaction decisions and approvals.

Administrative & General Support

- Provide document management, filing and deadline tracking across multiple transactions.
- Maintain organised project folders and correspondence records.
- Support internal reporting and documentation requirements for active projects.

Candidate Profile

- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- High attention to detail and document accuracy
- Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Professional communication skills
- Interest in corporate finance, real estate and transactions preferred

Preferred Background

- 2 years of experience in M&A, corporate finance, consulting, legal support, real estate or transaction administration.
- Exposure to financial analysis and financial modelling, including comfort reviewing financial statements and navigating Excel models, is desirable.

Key Competencies

- Organisation & coordination
- Communication & stakeholder management
- Commercial awareness
- Confidentiality & professionalism
- Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment