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M&A Director – Consumer – Selby Jennings

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The Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving revenue generation, expanding the firm's client network, and leading the execution of high-profile transactions across the consumer sector.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Originating M&A and strategic advisory mandates across the consumer sector.
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with founders, entrepreneurs, corporates, and private equity investors.
  • Generating and converting new business opportunities through an established network and proven business development capabilities.
  • Leading transaction execution across sell-side, buy-side, and capital raising assignments.
  • Working closely with Managing Directors to expand the firm's consumer practice and market presence.
  • Managing junior team members and overseeing deal execution to ensure the highest quality client delivery.
  • Contributing to sector positioning, thought leadership, and broader franchise development initiatives.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Extensive investment banking experience within M&A or corporate finance.
  • Strong sector expertise across consumer, retail, consumer brands, e-commerce, leisure, food & beverage, or related subsectors.
  • A proven track record of originating, winning, and delivering advisory mandates within the food sector.
  • Demonstrable fee generation experience and an existing network of relevant corporate, founder-led, and private equity relationships.
  • Strong commercial instincts and the ability to independently identify and develop business opportunities.
  • Experience leading client relationships and managing transaction processes from origination through completion.
  • Excellent leadership skills and the ability to mentor and develop junior bankers.

To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.

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