Lead M&A Adviser

The Lead M&A Adviser at Old Mill plays a crucial role in managing and executing sell-side M&A and private equity transactions, which includes providing strategic advice to clients, structuring deals effectively, and navigating complex negotiation processes. This position requires a hands-on approach to understanding clients' business objectives and developing tailored strategies that align with their goals.

To excel as a Lead M&A Adviser at Old Mill, candidates typically need extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, ideally complemented by a strong background in accounting or finance. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, along with a strategic mindset, are essential to effectively manage client relationships and deliver outstanding service.

Old Mill is dedicated to investing in the personal and professional growth of its employees, particularly for the Lead M&A Adviser role. This includes funding for professional qualifications, access to continuous learning opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package that promotes work-life balance and overall employee well-being.

At Old Mill, the work culture revolves around doing great work while fostering a friendly atmosphere. As a Lead M&A Adviser, you will be part of a collaborative team that values strong relationships and open communication, allowing you to thrive while contributing to the success of our clients and the company.

Old Mill provides a generous benefits package for Lead M&A Advisers, including a minimum of 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a day off for your birthday, a flexible hybrid working model, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, fully funded professional qualifications, employee discounts, and a competitive pension scheme to support your future.

In your response, highlight specific transactions you've managed, discuss your role in structuring deals, and elaborate on your strategies for successfully navigating negotiations to benefit your clients.

Discuss your strategies for building trust and long-term relationships with clients, including methods for understanding their business objectives and aligning your advisory services to meet their needs.

Outline your process for identifying and leveraging market trends and opportunities that can lead to potential M&A deals, and share examples of how you've successfully originated deals in the past.

Share specific examples of challenges you've faced in past negotiations and explain the strategies you implemented to overcome these obstacles while still protecting your clients' interests.

Emphasize the importance of collaboration with various stakeholders—including internal team members and external partners—illustrating how teamwork has impacted the success of your transactions.

Provide a detailed account of a situation where your client service made a significant impact, focusing on the steps you took to exceed client expectations and the outcomes.

Demonstrate your knowledge of the current landscape by discussing key trends, potential implications for clients, and how you would leverage this information as a Lead M&A Adviser at Old Mill.

Outline your approach to maintaining due diligence and compliance, highlighting relevant experience or processes you follow to mitigate risks for your clients during transactions.

Share the details of a specific M&A transaction, explaining your role, the challenges faced, and how your contributions led to a successful outcome for your client.

Express your admiration for Old Mill's ethos and culture, explaining how your personal and professional values align with the company and how you foresee contributing to its continued success.