Energy/Renewables M&A - Director - UK mid-market

My client is a global renowned name and they are expanding their Energy & Infrastructure M&A team in London. The team is primarily focused on the Renewables and Energy Transition sector.

You will play a pivotal leadership role in which you will be instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of the Energy M&A practice, building long-term client relationships, and driving revenue growth. You will work on high-impact deals, lead cross-functional teams, and contribute to the development of a high-performing and ambitious team.

You will also perform an important role within the core team, acting as a lead, manager and inspiration to develop and drive the team’s own Energy M&A origination and execution aspirations.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Deal origination: Proactively identify and originate new M&A opportunities through a strong personal network of industry contacts, investors, and intermediaries.

• Lead client engagement from initial pitch through to mandate win

• Aid team development by helping drive, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of M&A professionals

Deals are: Capital raises (for corporates, fund managers and asset managers), Corporate M&A for Infra Funds platforms, privately owned companies and non-core corporate disposals for large energy companies, Asset level acquisitions, divestments, partnerships and financings and the provision of Strategic pre-deal advice

Required skills & experience

• Significant experience within M&A advisory in an investment bank, Big 4, private equity team, M&A Boutique or corporate development role; and / or significant experience in an energy focused fund manager, asset manager or corporate; with a strong network and reputation to originate attractive M&A business

• A proven track record of materially contributing to the successful generation of competitive sell and buy-side mandates in the M&A advisory space

• Significant transactional experience with a demonstrable record of deal execution across all phases of the transaction cycle from origination to completion