M&A Associate Director

## M&A Associate DirectorApplylocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id: R2997**Job Title:** M&A Associate Director**Contract Type:** Permanent, full-time**Location:** London, St Pauls**Department:** Investment Office**What the Hiring Manager says….***“As an Associate Director with an M&A background in the Investment office, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our portfolio companies have the right processes, governance and teams in place to originate and execute acquisitions. You will push and challenge these companies, help with origination where possible, and monitor progress to ensure sufficient focus on M&A at the company level. Your extensive network across Europe will be highly relevant in this role.”***Summary of our opportunity**You will be responsible for supporting portfolio companies in their inorganic growth strategies. This role involves ensuring that these companies have efficient origination processes and teams to identify and execute high-value acquisition opportunities. You will work closely with senior management and investment teams. Impact will be measured through value driven for the various stakeholders.The position will focus on portfolio companies from Europe and Mid-Market Funds with a current portfolio of ~50 companies. The position will be based on London, reporting to the Head of the Investment Office.**Primary responsibilities for this role include (but are not limited to):**Strategic Leadership* Ensure portfolio companies have the right processes and teams in place for M&A activities.* Push and challenge companies to optimize their origination and execution strategies.Transaction Support* Assist in the origination of acquisition opportunities where possible.* Monitor and report on the progress of M&A activities at the company level.Stakeholder Engagement* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including investors, advisors, and portfolio company management teams.* Leverage your network across Europe to identify and support acquisition opportunities.**Key Requirements/ Qualifications**You will have demonstrable experience of:* Extensive experience in M&A with private equity funds but more importantly Corporates.* Proven track record of successful deal origination and execution.* Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.* Excellent negotiation and communication skills.* Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.* Nationality and fluency in two or three languages, English ideally combined with French, German, or Spanish.**Personal Attributes**Personal attributes that will make you successful in this role include but are not limited to:* Ability to push things forward and drive progress* Good project manager given the multitude of projects across the portfolio* Proactive approach to problem-solving.* Strong leadership and interpersonal skills* Collaborative and team-oriented.**Our Global Benefits Framework is centred around these 3 key attributes:*** Wellbeing – Supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing as well as your lifestyle needs.* Inclusivity – Fit for purpose and competitive, no matter who or where you are.* Longevity – Long Term and sustainable in design*.**Inclusion is one of ICG’s key values and we are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for everyone. By welcoming different perspectives, we strengthen ICG’s performance, enrich decision-making and contribute to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and the markets we serve. Accordingly, our recruitment processes provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic protected by local law.**We are equally committed to delivering an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require information in an alternative format, additional time for assessments, an adjusted interview schedule, or any other support during the recruitment process, please let us know.*### About Us**Our Purpose** Creating value by providing capital to help businesses develop and grow through private and public markets **Our Vision** Global leadership in alternative asset management, focusing on a core set of outstanding products and creating value for shareholders, clients and employees **Our Culture** Our culture centres around long-term relationships with a wide range of stakeholders; sustainable investment excellence; and a world class team demonstrating integrity, diversity and collaboration#J-18808-Ljbffr…