Graduate Deal Origination/Business Development Executive for Global Giant

My Client is a global giant with an exceptional reputation in their field. With offices scattered globally they have a strong expertise in the UK and are growing strength to strength.

An opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Deal Origination Executive to join their team. The role will be building relationship and contacting leads with a view to conversation on the Mergers and Acquisitions side of the business. The role requires a natural relationship building who can consult and speak to clients, identity and refer internal prospects through research to support global growth.

The role has an international and entrepreneurial international feel with an opportunity to travel a few times per year internationally.

Business Development Specialist represents the front-end of the acquisition process: mapping and analysing the English-Speaking vertical software market, extending the pipeline of qualified Mergers and Acquisitions leads and getting in contact with prospects. The Business Development Specialist reports to the Manager Business Development. Day-to-day cooperation will mainly be with a 2nd M&A team based in Spain.

The role requires an astute graduate calibre candidate with strong academics. Strong communication skills and good commercial awareness. An interest in finance, research, analysis would also be key. Experience of Business Development, managing client relationships or similar would be desirable although not essential.

Katie Bard is acting as an agency and is an equal opportunities employer