VP - Consumer & Retail M&A (ecommerce experience desired)

In this capacity you will work alongside the overall Head of Consumer, who also leads on Ecommerce, to oversee and manage deal execution and be heavily involved in client development and client management.   

The successful candidate will have accrued strong execution expertise across the Consumer & Retail space and have gained exposure to ecommerce, fast growth consumer businesses, retail and fashion.

Responsibilities will centre on the following:

• Leading deal execution and working with seniors to take a lead role in supporting the creation of further business opportiunity (attendance in meetings, "wing person" to lead MD)

• Creating and preparing client presentations in support of new business development and transaction execution

• Overseeing the preparation of confidential memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches, and other presentations

• Building relationships and maintaining direct contact with current and prospective clients

• Providing guidance, mentorship, and training to Associates and Analysts

Qualifications and requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Requisite VP level M&A deal experience, in particular strong execution experience on end to end deals (closed deal experience)

• Candidates with a demonstrable interest and experience in Consumer, Retail and Ecommerce will be preferred

• Demonstrated experience managing and mentoring Analysts and Associates

• Ability to grow our business and act entrepreneurially

• Management skills in supervising and training staff