Hybrid M&A Director

at FE fundinfo

• Job title: M&A Director
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• M&A Director leading high-impact mergers and acquisitions at financial data provider. Driving strategic growth and managing complex transactions with board-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Building and scaling FE fundinfo’s M&A platform to support strategic growth objectives.
• Managing and developing a small, high‑performing team and coordinating internal and external stakeholders involved in transaction execution.
• Identifying and evaluating acquisition opportunities that expand product capability, datasets, geographic reach, and market presence.
• Developing and maintaining a strong M&A pipeline to ensure consistent deal flow aligned with revenue and EBITDA targets.
• Leading the end‑to‑end execution of M&A transactions through close collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
• Supporting post‑acquisition onboarding and integration to ensure strategic value is realised and acquired businesses are successfully embedded into the group.

Requirements

• You bring significant experience in mergers and acquisitions, ideally within financial technology, financial services, or a closely related sector.
• You have a proven track record of negotiating and executing complex transactions, including deal structuring, pricing, and contractual terms.
• You demonstrate strong financial analysis and valuation skills and can clearly assess the strategic and commercial impact of potential deals.
• You communicate with confidence and credibility, enabling you to influence board‑level stakeholders and collaborate effectively with senior leadership.
• You can translate business strategy into a clear M&A vision, pipeline, and execution plan, with experience supporting or leading post‑merger integration.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days each year.
• Benefit from enhanced paternity, maternity, and shared parental leave.
• Secure your future with our pension scheme.
• Advance your career with sponsored learning and development, including formal qualifications.
• Private medical insurance as employee wellbeing matters.
• Stay fit with discounted gym memberships.
• Take advantage of the Bike to Work scheme for eco-friendly commuting.
• Keep your eyes sharp with eye care and flu jab services