Director, Mergers & Acquisitions

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The firm is recruiting a Director to its M&A practice. Directors hold senior client relationships, originate mandates, and own the strategic direction of transactions. The role combines origination with execution leadership across both buy-side and sell-side engagements.

Directors are expected to bring an established network of principals, sponsors, and intermediaries, and to operate independently across multiple jurisdictions. The firm's distributed origination model and proprietary network provide significant deal-flow leverage relative to traditional advisory practices.

The role carries direct P&L contribution and mentoring responsibility for the broader execution team.

Requirements

  • 10+ years' relevant experience, with a substantive book of senior relationships
  • Origination track record in the relevant practice area
  • Demonstrated ability to operate as a senior principal in mandate
  • Cross-border execution credibility
  • Right to work in the relevant jurisdiction
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Company: Ladd & Co.
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Job Description:

The firm is recruiting a Director to its M&A practice. Directors hold senior client relationships, originate mandates, and own the strategic direction of transactions. The role combines origination with execution leadership across both buy-side and sell-side engagements.

Directors are expected to bring an established network of principals, sponsors, and intermediaries, and to operate independently across multiple jurisdictions. The firm’s distributed origination model and proprietary network provide significant deal-flow leverage relative to traditional advisory practices.

The role carries direct P&L contribution and mentoring responsibility for the broader execution team.

Requirements

  • 10+ years’ relevant experience, with a substantive book of senior relationships
  • Origination track record in the relevant practice area
  • Demonstrated ability to operate as a senior principal in mandate
  • Cross-border execution credibility
  • Right to work in the relevant jurisdiction

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Posted: May 20th, 2026