Independent M&A, Transformation, And Strategic Finance Professionals - On Demand

We are supporting a leading private equity investor in its search for an experienced interim professional to lead the planning and execution of a complex separation within a portfolio group operating in the internet sector. The mandate involves the operational separation of three existing business perimeters currently held within a single structure. While each business already operates with a degree of independence, they remain interconnected across several functions, particularly technology infrastructure, procurement, legal and IP ownership. Initial separation planning has been undertaken with external consulting support, and senior management has progressed the details further. The successful candidate will work closely with the management team to develop the high-level separation plan, before taking full ownership of the detailed plan and its execution. This includes managing the Separation Management Office (SMO), coordinating functional workstreams, tracking critical dependencies and Day 1 readiness, and supporting board-level approval. The mandate also involves planning post-signing Transitional Service Agreements (TSAs) and supporting the transaction process by communicating separation plans and progress to potential acquirers through written Q&A and calls. The candidate will act as the central programme lead, working directly with senior management, the private equity sponsor and functional teams, without dedicated junior resources. The role requires someone who can independently drive activities through to completion and maintain a disciplined governance and reporting structure. The engagement is expected to run for approximately 3–6 months on a full-time basis (5 days per week), starting ASAP, with a hybrid working arrangement in London. Responsibilities: / Work closely with the management team to develop the high-level separation plan, then independently own the detailed integrated plan and its execution. / Lead the operational separation across three business perimeters, including critical path management, dependencies, milestones and Day 1 requirements. / Run the Separation Management Office (SMO), including governance meetings, executive updates, escalation processes and decision tracking. / Coordinate separation activities across commercial and operations, product and technology, tax, finance, legal, compliance, procurement, IT/information security, IP, HR, communications and change management. / Conduct functional gap reviews, identify interdependencies and prioritise activities based on execution risk, critical path and lead times. / Drive functional workstream owners to complete separation activities and resolve outstanding issues. / Maintain detailed programme reporting, including weekly RAG status packs by function and perimeter, RAID logs, decision logs and action trackers. / Develop and maintain the TSA schedule, perimeter-by-function ownership matrix and Day 1 readiness checklist. / Support standalone cost assumptions and identify key financial or operational implications of the separation. / Align internal stakeholders on the separation approach and support board-level approval. / Act as the central point of coordination across senior management, the PE sponsor, functional teams and external parties. / Personally manage programme coordination and execution without dedicated junior project resources. / Support the transaction process through separation-related Q&A and discussions with potential acquirers. Requirements: / Significant hands-on experience leading complex carve-out and separation programmes from planning through execution. / Experience managing separations involving multiple business perimeters and interconnected functional workstreams. / Experience supporting separations in preparation for potential transactions. / Strong understanding of operational separation, cross-functional dependencies, Transitional Service Agreements (TSAs) and Day 1 readiness. / Proven ability to develop granular separation plans, manage critical paths and drive execution across multiple functions. / Experience establishing or running separation governance structures, including SMO reporting, RAID tracking and executive escalation. / Excellent hands-on programme and project management capabilities, with strong attention to detail and follow-through. / Ability to independently drive complex separation programmes without dedicated junior resources. / Seniority and credibility to work directly with CEOs, CFOs, private equity sponsors and other senior stakeholders. / Experience working in PE-backed portfolio companies or directly with private equity sponsors. / Experience within digital, internet, technology or comparable businesses. / Availability for a full-time commitment of 5 days per week, starting ASAP. / Professional fluency in English. Nice to Have: / Experience separating businesses with shared technology infrastructure, procurement arrangements or IP ownership. / Experience preparing separation plans for board-level approval. / Experience supporting transaction processes through acquirer Q&A and separation-related discussions. / Experience coordinating post-signing TSA arrangements. Scope of Work: / Collaborative development of the high-level separation plan with management. / Ownership of the detailed integrated separation plan and end-to-end execution. / Multi-perimeter operational separation and cross-functional gap reviews. / SMO leadership, governance cadence and executive reporting. / Critical path, dependency, issue and risk management. / Coordination of technology, IT, procurement, finance, tax, legal, IP and other functional separation activities. / TSA schedule, perimeter ownership matrix and Day 1 readiness planning. / Standalone cost assumption support. / Stakeholder alignment and board approval support. / CEO, CFO and sponsor-level programme reporting. / External-facing transaction support and acquirer Q&A. Ideal Profiles: / A senior carve-out or separation programme leader with hands-on experience planning and executing complex operational separations. / A Senior Manager or Director from a consulting firm's carve-out, separation or transaction transformation practice with strong execution experience. / An experienced PE portfolio transformation professional who has independently managed complex separation programmes. / A senior transformation or programme director with significant experience coordinating multi-workstream corporate separations and supporting transaction processes.

We are supporting a leading international industrial company in its search for an experienced interim Post-Merger Integration (PMI) Manager to lead the planning and implementation of the integration of a subsidiary in India. The mandate requires a hands-on professional who can structure the integration program, identify relevant dependencies across functional workstreams and coordinate execution alongside a small internal team. The successful candidate will take ownership of day-to-day integration planning and implementation across IT, Finance, Legal, Tax, Procurement and Compliance, ensuring that all relevant topics are identified, responsibilities are assigned and progress is effectively managed. The client is specifically looking for someone with proven hands-on PMI experience rather than a senior strategic advisor. The engagement is expected to last approximately 2–3 months, starting in December, with an initial commitment of 80–100% that is expected to decrease as the integration progresses. The engagement will be primarily remote, with occasional travel to the client's headquarters in Germany and to the subsidiary in India as required. Responsibilities: / Structure and implement a comprehensive, pragmatic PMI plan covering all relevant functional workstreams. / Identify integration requirements, dependencies, risks and potential gaps across IT, Finance, Legal, Tax, Procurement and Compliance. / Establish workstream priorities, responsibilities, timelines and implementation milestones. / Coordinate internal stakeholders and functional teams across Germany and India. / Drive hands-on execution of integration activities, working closely with a small internal team. / Monitor progress, resolve cross-functional issues and ensure integration activities are completed according to plan. / Provide regular progress updates and escalate critical issues to relevant stakeholders. Requirements: / Proven hands-on experience planning and executing post-merger integrations across multiple functional workstreams. / Approximately 6–10 years of relevant professional experience, ideally at Manager level. / Strong understanding of cross-functional integration requirements, including IT, Finance, Legal, Tax, Procurement and Compliance. / Ability to independently structure and manage a PMI programme with limited internal resources. / Strong project management, stakeholder coordination and problem-solving capabilities. / Practical, execution-oriented approach rather than a purely strategic or advisory background. / Availability from December for approximately 2–3 months, initially at 80–100% capacity. / Ability to work in a hybrid setup involving Germany and India. Nice to Have: / Previous PMI experience involving subsidiaries or entities with complex ownership structures. / Experience coordinating integration projects across Europe and Asia, particularly India. / Experience managing PMI projects in lean organisations with limited dedicated integration resources. / Background in corporate development, transaction integration or operational transformation. Scope of Work: / Development and implementation of a cross-functional PMI roadmap. / Identification and coordination of integration activities across all relevant workstreams. / Establishment of workstream ownership, milestones and progress tracking. / Management of functional dependencies, risks and stakeholder coordination. / Hands-on implementation support and ongoing integration programme management. Ideal Profiles: / An experienced PMI Manager with a track record of independently coordinating and executing cross-functional integrations. / An Integration Manager from a corporate M&A or corporate development team with substantial hands-on implementation experience. / A Manager-level professional from an M&A integration or operational transformation consulting practice who has personally managed PMI execution. / An independent integration project manager with proven cross-functional PMI experience and the ability to work effectively with small internal teams.

We are supporting an advisory firm in its search for an experienced Project Finance Manager to support debt raising and financial close activities for infrastructure and PPP bids in the Middle East. The firm advises project sponsors and bidding companies on financing strategies and transaction execution across sectors such as energy, utilities and other essential infrastructure. The successful candidate will take ownership of debt financing workstreams, working directly with sponsors, banks and external advisors to secure project financing and advance transactions towards financial close. Responsibilities include leading lender engagement, negotiating financing terms, reviewing debt structures and coordinating financing due diligence and documentation. The client is looking for a hands-on professional with substantial debt raising experience who can independently manage financing execution and navigate regional lender requirements. The engagement is expected to run for approximately 3–6 months on a full-time basis. The role follows a hybrid working model in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Responsibilities: / Lead debt raising and financing execution workstreams for infrastructure and PPP bids. / Develop and implement lender engagement strategies, including market sounding and financing discussions. / Coordinate negotiations with banks and other financing institutions on debt terms and financing structures. / Support the structuring of project finance arrangements, including debt sizing, repayment profiles and financing assumptions. / Review financial models and assess financing scenarios, bankability and lender requirements. / Prepare and coordinate lender presentations, financing information packages and supporting transaction materials. / Manage financing due diligence and coordinate information requests from lenders and advisors. / Support the negotiation and review of financing terms, term sheets and relevant transaction documentation. / Track conditions precedent, financing deliverables and outstanding issues required for financial close. / Coordinate sponsors, lenders, legal advisors and other stakeholders to advance transactions towards financial close. / Provide regular updates on financing progress, execution risks and transaction milestones. Requirements: / Approximately 5–10 years of relevant experience in project finance, infrastructure finance, structured finance or debt advisory. / At least five years of hands-on debt raising or financing execution experience. / Proven experience managing lender-facing financing processes and advancing project finance transactions towards financial close. / Strong understanding of project finance debt structures, financing documentation and lender requirements. / Demonstrated experience negotiating with commercial banks or other infrastructure financing institutions. / Relevant project finance or infrastructure transaction experience in the Middle East or GCC. / Strong financial modelling knowledge, including debt sizing, financing assumptions and sensitivity analysis. / Ability to independently coordinate financing workstreams, due diligence and transaction stakeholders. / Strong negotiation, commercial judgement and stakeholder management capabilities. / Professional fluency in English and availability for a full-time engagement starting ASAP. Nice to Have: / Experience raising project finance debt in Saudi Arabia. / Established relationships with Saudi or regional banks and infrastructure lenders. / Experience with PPP, energy, utilities, healthcare or transport infrastructure financing. / Background in project finance advisory, infrastructure debt advisory or sponsor-side financing teams. / Experience managing financing processes from lender selection through documentation and financial close. / Fluency in Arabic is desirable, though not required. Scope of Work: / Project finance structuring and debt raising execution. / Lender identification, market sounding and financing negotiations. / Review of financial models and debt financing assumptions. / Preparation of lender materials and financing documentation. / Financing due diligence and stakeholder coordination. / Management of financial close requirements and conditions precedent. / Transaction progress reporting and execution risk management. Ideal Profiles: / A Project Finance Manager from an infrastructure advisory or debt advisory firm with a proven track record of raising debt for Middle Eastern projects. / An Infrastructure Finance or Debt Advisory Manager experienced in lender negotiations and financial close execution. / A Project Finance professional from a commercial bank or infrastructure lender with direct transaction execution experience. / A sponsor-side Project Finance or Treasury Manager with hands-on responsibility for financing infrastructure projects. / An independent Project Finance Advisor with experience managing debt raising processes and coordinating financial close.

We are supporting an advisory firm in its search for an experienced Infrastructure Bid Advisory Manager to support live infrastructure and public-private partnership mandates across the Middle East. The firm advises companies participating in competitive infrastructure tenders, helping them navigate the financial and commercial aspects of complex bidding processes. The successful candidate will build or review financial models and transaction materials for competitive bid processes. Responsibilities include supporting lender market sounding, preparing financing-related bid documentation and overseeing submission requirements. The client is looking for someone who can independently manage demanding bid timelines and contribute immediately to ongoing mandates. The engagement is expected to run for approximately 1–3 months on a full-time basis, with an upcoming bid submission in December and potential follow-up activities. The role is remote, with travel to Doha as required. Responsibilities: / Manage financial and commercial workstreams for competitive infrastructure and PPP bids. / Coordinate bid preparation, submission requirements and delivery timelines. / Review project finance bid models and challenge key commercial and financing assumptions alongside the modelling team. / Support bid structuring, commercial evaluations and financing-related decisions. / Coordinate lender market sounding, preliminary financing discussions and bank letters of comfort. / Liaise with clients, lenders, internal teams and external advisors throughout the bidding process. / Prepare financial bid documentation, presentations and client decision-support materials. / Manage post-submission clarifications and responses to financial or commercial bid queries. Requirements: / Approximately 5–10 years of relevant experience in infrastructure bid advisory, PPP advisory or project finance. / Demonstrated hands-on experience preparing and executing competitive infrastructure or PPP bids. / Strong understanding of project finance structures, bid financial models and commercial evaluation processes. / Experience managing financial and commercial bid workstreams and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. / Relevant transaction or bid advisory experience in the Middle East or GCC region. / Strong financial modelling knowledge, including the ability to review and challenge project finance assumptions. / Experience working directly with clients, sponsors, lenders or external advisors. / Ability to independently manage deliverables and operate effectively under tight bid submission deadlines. / Professional fluency in English and availability for a full-time engagement starting ASAP. Nice to Have: / Experience with infrastructure bids in Qatar, Saudi Arabia or the UAE. / Exposure to PPP projects in energy, utilities, healthcare or transport. / Experience coordinating lender market sounding and financing support documentation. / Previous experience with international infrastructure advisory firms or specialist PPP consultancies. / Fluency in Arabic is desirable, though not required. Scope of Work: / Financial and commercial bid advisory support. / Bid structuring and project finance model review. / Coordination of bid preparation and submission activities. / Lender market sounding and financing documentation support. / Client and stakeholder coordination. / Bid clarification support following submission. Ideal Profiles: / A Bid Advisory Manager from an infrastructure or PPP advisory firm with experience executing competitive bids in the Middle East. / A Project Finance Advisory Manager with strong financial modelling and bid submission experience. / An Infrastructure Transaction Advisor with experience coordinating commercial and financing workstreams for PPP bids. / A consultant from a specialist infrastructure advisory firm with hands-on experience managing bid processes under tight deadlines.

We are supporting a US-based industrial company in its search for an experienced interim M&A Origination Manager to drive a buy-side acquisition initiative aimed at expanding its manufacturing capabilities and product portfolio. The focus is on businesses specialising in high-pressure vessels, carbon fibre technologies and advanced composite materials. The successful candidate will independently lead the acquisition sourcing process, from market mapping and target identification to strategic assessments, prioritisation and preliminary outreach. With an initial focus on the Greater Houston area and broader US market, the client is looking for a hands-on M&A professional who can establish a structured approach, provide practical guidance and proactively advance acquisition opportunities with limited internal support. The role is fully remote within the US, with candidates based in Houston or the wider Texas region preferred. Responsibilities: / Independently lead the buy-side acquisition process, from target sourcing through preliminary transaction discussions. / Identify and prioritise potential acquisition targets across the US industrial manufacturing sector, with an initial focus on Greater Houston. / Assess strategic, financial and operational fit, including manufacturing capabilities, product portfolios and commercial attractiveness. / Manage target outreach, confidential discussions and NDA processes. / Advise management on acquisition strategy, transaction structure, potential risks and next steps. / Coordinate relevant stakeholders and external advisors to advance promising opportunities. / Prepare acquisition recommendations, maintain the deal pipeline and provide regular progress updates. Requirements: / Approximately 6–10 years of experience in M&A, corporate development, investment banking or transaction advisory. / Proven track record in buy-side origination and hands-on acquisition execution. / Ability to independently structure and drive M&A processes with limited internal support. / Relevant experience in industrial manufacturing, engineered products or advanced materials. / Strong financial analysis, commercial assessment and transaction management skills. / Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities. / Proactive, commercially minded and comfortable taking full ownership of deliverables. / Based in the US, fluent in English and available to start ASAP. Nice to Have: / Experience with high-pressure vessels, ASME-regulated equipment or specialised fabrication. / Knowledge of carbon fibre, advanced composites or related applications, including drone components. / Familiarity with the Houston or Texas industrial manufacturing ecosystem and an established industry network. / Experience advising companies with limited in-house M&A capabilities. / Track record supporting acquisitions through due diligence, negotiation and closing. Scope of Work: / Acquisition strategy and target market mapping. / Target identification, screening and prioritisation. / Strategic, financial and operational evaluation of acquisition opportunities. / Initial outreach, NDA coordination and preliminary transaction discussions. / Management guidance on deal execution and transaction next steps. / Acquisition pipeline management, reporting and stakeholder coordination. Ideal Profiles: / An M&A or Corporate Development Manager with experience independently leading buy-side acquisitions in industrial manufacturing. / An Investment Banking or Transaction Advisory professional with strong industrials expertise and hands-on deal execution experience. / An independent M&A Advisor experienced in guiding companies through acquisitions with limited internal transaction support. / An industrial M&A specialist with relevant exposure to engineered products, pressure vessels or advanced materials.

We are supporting a SaaS & technology company in its search for an experienced interim M&A professional to support its active acquisition pipeline and ongoing integration activities. The company is pursuing multiple acquisitions as part of its broader growth strategy, with transactions at different stages of the M&A lifecycle. The successful candidate will join a lean internal team to support both pre-signing transaction activities and post-close integration initiatives. The mandate combines due diligence and transaction support, pre-close integration planning, post-merger integration (PMI) and cross-functional project management. Responsibilities will include financial and commercial analysis, preparation of transaction materials, coordination of integration workstreams and engagement with senior stakeholders across the business. The client operates in a fast-paced environment where strong written communication, structured thinking and attention to detail are essential. The engagement is expected to run for approximately three months on a full-time basis. The role will follow a hybrid working model, with a preference for candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area who can attend the client's office a few times per week. Responsibilities: / Assist with pre-signing and pre-close integration planning for potential acquisitions. / Participate in due diligence processes, identifying integration risks, operational dependencies and key transaction considerations. / Provide financial and commercial analysis to support transaction assessments and integration planning. / Prepare transaction presentations, integration plans, executive memos and management decision-support materials. / Coordinate cross-functional integration workstreams across business, product, operations, finance and other relevant functions. / Support post-close integration activities for recently completed acquisitions, including integration planning, governance, milestone tracking and workstream coordination. / Maintain integration trackers, project documentation, timelines and key deliverables. / Monitor integration progress, outstanding issues, dependencies and execution risks. / Support Day 1 readiness, post-close implementation activities and ongoing integration reporting. / Engage with senior internal stakeholders and external advisors to coordinate information and ensure timely execution. / Support multiple acquisitions and integration projects simultaneously within a fast-paced environment. Requirements: / Approximately 6–10 years of relevant experience in M&A integration, post-merger integration, corporate development, transaction advisory, management consulting or related transaction execution roles. / Demonstrated hands-on experience supporting M&A transactions across pre-close planning and post-close integration. / Relevant transaction or integration experience in software, SaaS or the broader technology sector. / Strong project management and PMO capabilities, including workstream coordination, milestone tracking and stakeholder management. / Experience participating in due diligence processes and identifying transaction or integration-related risks. / Strong analytical capabilities and experience preparing financial analyses, transaction presentations and management materials. / Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to prepare structured, concise and executive-ready memos and documentation. / Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage effectively with senior cross-functional stakeholders. / Ability to operate in a lean, fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and concurrent workstreams. / Experience working in a structured corporate, consulting, transaction advisory or investment banking environment. / Professional fluency in English. / Availability to start ASAP and commit to a full-time engagement of approximately three months. Nice to Have: / Previous experience working within a large software or technology company. / Experience supporting multiple acquisitions or integration projects simultaneously. / Familiarity with Day 1 and Day 100 integration planning, synergy tracking and integration governance. / Combination of consulting or transaction advisory experience and in-house corporate development or PMI experience. / Experience supporting smaller acquisitions within an active corporate M&A programme. / Strong familiarity with memo-based decision-making and document-driven corporate cultures. / Based in the San Francisco Bay Area and able to attend the client's office a few times per week. Scope of Work: / Post-close integration programme management and PMO support. / Pre-signing and pre-close integration strategy and planning. / Due diligence participation and transaction support. / Financial and commercial analysis related to acquisitions and integration activities. / Preparation of executive memos, transaction presentations and management decision materials. / Cross-functional integration workstream coordination and stakeholder management. / Day 1 readiness, integration milestone tracking and progress reporting. / Integration risk identification, issue tracking and escalation support. / Ongoing execution support across multiple concurrent acquisition and integration projects. Ideal Profiles: / An M&A Integration or PMI Associate / Manager with hands-on experience supporting software or technology acquisitions. / A Corporate Development Associate / Manager with experience across transaction execution, integration planning and post-close implementation. / A Transaction Advisory or M&A Integration Consultant with strong PMO capabilities and experience coordinating cross-functional workstreams. / A Strategy or Management Consulting professional with relevant technology M&A integration experience and strong executive communication skills. / An in-house M&A Integration professional from a software or SaaS company with experience supporting multiple transactions and senior stakeholders.

We are supporting an established, mid-sized company operating in the healthcare and life sciences sector in its search for an interim Corporate Development & M&A Analyst to support its international growth and acquisition activities. As the company expands its focus on inorganic growth, it is strengthening its internal M&A capabilities and developing a more structured approach to identifying and evaluating acquisition opportunities. The successful candidate will join a growing corporate development function and work directly with the Head of M&A on domestic and cross-border transaction activities. The mandate will cover target research and screening, financial modelling, valuation analysis, due diligence support, transaction documentation and the preparation of management and investment decision materials. This is a hands-on Analyst-level opportunity designed for an early-career professional who can contribute to live M&A workstreams while working under the guidance of an experienced M&A lead. The engagement is expected to run for approximately 6–7 months, with a commitment of 30–40 hours per week. The working model is hybrid, combining remote work with attendance at important meetings at the company's office in the Hamburg area. Responsibilities: / Support buy-side M&A activities across target identification, screening, evaluation and transaction execution. / Conduct market, industry and competitor research to identify and assess potential acquisition targets. / Prepare company profiles, target summaries, acquisition longlists and shortlists. / Support the development, maintenance and updating of financial models and transaction scenarios. / Assist with valuation analyses using DCF, trading comparables and precedent transactions. / Prepare draft investment committee materials, management presentations and internal approval documentation. / Support due diligence activities, including virtual data room administration, information requests and checklist management. / Maintain deal-sourcing platforms, CRM databases, acquisition pipelines and transaction trackers. / Assist with NDA administration and transaction documentation in coordination with legal teams and external advisors. / Prepare market assessments, benchmarking analyses and strategic research materials. / Support communication and information exchange with investment banks, advisors, brokers and potential acquisition targets. / Track transaction milestones, outstanding items and key deliverables. / Assist with selected post-merger integration activities where required. / Support M&A governance, transaction reporting and internal documentation processes. Requirements: / Approximately 1–3 years of relevant professional experience in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, corporate finance, transaction services or transaction advisory. / Foundational understanding of M&A transactions, financial analysis and company valuation. / Familiarity with valuation methodologies, including DCF, comparable company analysis and precedent transactions. / Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including experience developing or supporting financial models. / Proficiency in PowerPoint and experience preparing analytical presentations and management materials. / Ability to conduct structured company, industry and market research. / Strong numerical and analytical capabilities, with excellent attention to detail. / Ability to organise information, maintain transaction trackers and support multiple workstreams simultaneously. / Willingness to work closely with the Head of M&A, incorporating guidance, feedback and regular review. / Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder coordination skills. / Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or a related field. / Business fluency in German and professional proficiency in English. / Availability for an interim engagement of approximately 30–40 hours per week over 6–7 months. / Willingness to attend important in-person meetings at the client's office in the greater Hamburg area. Nice to Have: / Experience in the pharmaceutical, MedTech, healthcare or broader life sciences sectors. / Previous exposure to buy-side M&A transactions or corporate development activities. / Experience supporting international or cross-border transactions. / Experience using deal-sourcing and financial databases such as Inven, DealCircle, PitchBook, Capital IQ or similar tools. / Exposure to virtual data rooms, due diligence processes and transaction documentation. / Previous experience in an in-house corporate development function or M&A advisory environment. / Based in Hamburg, Berlin, Hanover or a nearby location allowing convenient travel to the client's office. / Exposure to post-merger integration activities. Scope of Work: / Acquisition target identification, screening and market research. / Preparation and maintenance of acquisition longlists, shortlists and target profiles. / Financial modelling, valuation and transaction scenario analysis. / Preparation of investment committee materials and management presentations. / Buy-side due diligence administration and coordination support. / Transaction documentation, NDA administration and information tracking. / Deal-sourcing platform, CRM and acquisition pipeline maintenance. / Transaction reporting, milestone tracking and governance documentation. / Coordination support involving internal stakeholders and external advisors. / Selected post-merger integration and strategic analysis activities. Ideal Profiles: / An M&A Analyst from an investment bank or corporate finance advisory firm with experience in financial analysis, valuation and transaction support. / A Corporate Development Analyst with exposure to acquisition screening, market research and internal M&A processes. / A Transaction Services or Transaction Advisory Analyst with strong financial analysis skills and an interest in broader M&A execution. / An early-career Corporate Finance professional with hands-on Excel modelling, valuation and investment presentation experience. / A junior M&A professional with healthcare or life sciences exposure who is interested in supporting an expanding corporate development function.

We are supporting a large international healthcare organization in its search for a manager-level M&A Project Manager based in Madrid on a hybrid basis (approximately two days per week on-site). The role sits at the center of a multi-jurisdiction M&A portfolio spanning Spain, the wider European market, and Latin America, coordinating deals at varying stages of maturity. What makes this role distinctive is its emphasis on cross-functional orchestration and momentum rather than pure deal execution — the successful candidate will act as the connective tissue across internal teams, surfacing bottlenecks and keeping a geographically dispersed pipeline moving. Responsibilities: / Coordinate a portfolio of M&A projects at different lifecycle stages across Spain, Europe, and Latin America. / Track progress against milestones and proactively identify bottlenecks, dependencies, and risks that threaten deal timelines. / Drive momentum across internal functions (legal, finance, commercial, operations, and regional leadership) to keep workstreams on schedule. / Serve as a central point of coordination between regional deal teams and headquarters. / Maintain visibility over the status of each project and provide structured updates to stakeholders and leadership. / Build and sustain a strong internal network quickly across a large, matrixed organization. / Facilitate decision-making by escalating issues with clear framing and recommended paths forward. / Support the standardization of M&A project governance, cadence, and reporting across markets. Requirements: / Possess demonstrable M&A experience, with exposure to deals across their lifecycle. / Demonstrate the ability to coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder projects across geographies and time zones. / Show a hands-on, proactive working style with a bias toward driving progress rather than passive monitoring. / Exhibit excellent communication skills and the ability to build credibility and rapport across functions and seniority levels. / Possess fluency in both Spanish and English. / Demonstrate comfort operating within a large, international organization with dispersed teams. Nice to Have: / Prior experience in healthcare, life sciences, or pharmaceuticals. / Exposure to Latin American markets and cross-border transaction dynamics. / Experience with M&A project governance, PMO frameworks, or integration management. / Familiarity with post-merger integration workstreams. Scope of Work: / Own the coordination layer across a live, multi-stage M&A pipeline spanning three regions. / Provide structured status reporting and bottleneck resolution across internal teams. / Act as the internal hub connecting regional deal activity with central leadership. / Establish and maintain consistent project cadence and governance across markets. Ideal Profiles: / A corporate development or in-house M&A professional (roughly 6–10 years’ experience) who began in a transaction-focused advisory or Big Four Deals environment and moved in-house into a large corporate or multinational, where they now coordinate deals across regions and functions rather than executing them in isolation. / A Big Four Transaction Services / Deals or strategy-consulting professional with a post-merger integration or transaction-PMO track record, who has run integration or deal-coordination workstreams inside large, matrixed client organizations and is ready to take that coordination capability in-house. / A program/project manager with a transaction-heavy background who has spent several years inside a large, international corporate steering cross-functional M&A or integration programs end-to-end, combining structured delivery discipline with genuine deal fluency.

We are supporting a privately held US payments company in its search for an experienced fundraising advisor to lead the preparation and execution of a growth equity capital raise. The company operates an established, cash-flow-positive B2B payments business with significant transaction volumes and a strong existing revenue base. It is seeking equity financing in the tens of millions of US dollars to strengthen its financial position, support further growth and advance its longer-term strategic expansion plans. The successful candidate will take ownership of the fundraising process, including financial planning, investor-grade financial modelling, valuation considerations, investor presentation materials and the identification of suitable capital providers. The role combines hands-on financial analysis with strategic fundraising advice and direct support in approaching and engaging prospective investors. Beyond the initial equity raise, the company's broader strategy includes pursuing additional debt financing to support potential acquisitions and expand its financial services capabilities. The client is looking for an independent professional who can lead the immediate fundraising workstreams while helping position the business for its next phase of growth. The engagement is structured around a monthly retainer, with an additional success fee linked to a successful capital raise. Responsibilities: / Lead the preparation and coordination of a significant equity capital raise. / Review historical financial performance, current financial position and growth assumptions. / Develop and refine financial forecasts, integrated financial models and scenario analyses. / Build a compelling investment case reflecting the company's business model, growth opportunities and strategic objectives. / Prepare investor-ready pitch decks, financial presentations and supporting fundraising materials. / Support valuation analysis and advise on appropriate equity financing structures. / Identify, research and prioritise suitable institutional, private and strategic investors. / Develop an investor outreach strategy and support initial approaches to potential capital providers. / Coordinate investor discussions, follow-up requests and financial information requirements. / Advise management on fundraising strategy and broader financial planning considerations. / Provide strategic input on future debt financing requirements and potential acquisition financing. / Ability to work remotely, with willingness to attend important in-person meetings in California, if required. Requirements: / Strong experience in corporate finance, capital raising, investment banking, strategic finance or financial advisory. / Demonstrated experience preparing and supporting private-company equity fundraising processes. / Hands-on expertise in financial modelling, forecasting, valuation and financial planning. / Experience preparing investor pitch decks, investment presentations and supporting financial materials. / Ability to identify and approach relevant investors and support fundraising discussions. / Understanding of investor expectations, funding structures and capital raising processes. / Strong analytical and commercial judgement, with the ability to develop a compelling investment case. / Ability to independently lead a fundraising project and engage directly with senior management and investors. Nice to Have: / Relevant experience in payments, fintech, financial services or adjacent sectors. / Existing relationships with US-based investors, growth equity funds, family offices or other relevant capital providers. / Direct experience raising capital for payments, merchant acquiring or fintech businesses. / Knowledge of digital banking, sponsor bank relationships or banking-sector acquisitions. / Experience supporting founder-led or privately held businesses through institutional fundraising. / Understanding of transaction-based revenue models and payments industry economics. Scope of Work: / Fundraising readiness assessment and financial review. / Financial planning, forecasting and investor-grade model development. / Valuation analysis and equity financing considerations. / Investment case development and investor narrative. / Pitch deck and supporting fundraising material preparation. / Identification, research and prioritisation of prospective investors. / Investor outreach strategy and fundraising process coordination. / Support for investor meetings, financial requests and follow-up discussions. / Strategic advice on subsequent financing requirements and growth initiatives. Ideal Profiles: / A Capital Raising or Corporate Finance Adviser with experience leading private-company equity fundraising processes. / An Investment Banking or Financial Advisory Manager / Director with experience in growth capital transactions and investor engagement. / A Strategic Finance or Fractional CFO professional with hands-on fundraising, financial modelling and investor presentation experience. / A Fintech or Payments Corporate Finance professional with experience supporting equity raises and strategic growth initiatives. / An Independent Fundraising Adviser with relevant investor relationships and the ability to manage the process from preparation through investor discussions.

We are supporting a client in its search for an experienced real estate investment professional to support institutional client development and the implementation of technology-enabled investment solutions across Europe and the MENA region. The mandate involves working with institutional real estate investors, including private equity funds, family offices and other investment organisations, to understand their existing investment processes and identify opportunities to improve underwriting, valuation, due diligence and investment analysis workflows. The successful candidate will act as an external subject matter expert, combining hands-on real estate investment experience with the ability to engage senior investment professionals, approach prospective clients and support the introduction of new analytical solutions. This includes working closely with existing financial models and investment documentation, understanding client requirements and demonstrating the practical value of AI-enabled tools. The client is looking for an independent, commercially minded investment professional who can combine strong technical underwriting capabilities with credible institutional client engagement. The role offers a flexible engagement structure, with opportunities to support multiple institutional clients across different markets. Responsibilities: / Approach and engage institutional real estate investors, including private equity funds, family offices and other investment organisations. / Act as a real estate investment subject matter expert in discussions with prospective and existing clients. / Understand client investment processes, underwriting models, valuation methodologies and due diligence workflows. / Identify opportunities to improve existing real estate investment and analytical processes through technology-enabled solutions. / Support client demonstrations, pilot projects and the implementation of investment-related analytical tools. / Work closely with existing underwriting models, financial assumptions and investment documentation to assess practical applications and validate outputs. / Develop relationships with investment professionals and key decision-makers across institutional client accounts. / Coordinate with internal product and technical teams to translate investment requirements into practical solutions. / Support client onboarding, adoption and the development of longer-term commercial relationships. / Provide structured feedback on client requirements, investment workflows and potential product improvements. Requirements: / Approximately 5–6 years of professional experience in real estate private equity, acquisitions, institutional real estate investing or investment advisory. / Strong hands-on experience in real estate underwriting, financial modelling and valuation. / Practical understanding of institutional real estate investment processes, including due diligence, investment analysis and investment committee materials. / Ability to work closely with existing Excel-based underwriting models and assess investment assumptions. / Experience engaging institutional investors, investment teams or senior real estate professionals. / Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to approach prospective clients and lead investment-related discussions. / Ability to independently manage client relationships and act as a credible real estate investment subject matter expert. / Interest in applying technology and analytical solutions to real estate investment processes. / Professional fluency in English. / Availability to start in November or December / Flexibility to accommodate a variable workload, potentially including periods of daily involvement. / Willingness to attend occasional in-person client meetings across Europe or MENA. Nice to Have: / Existing network among family offices, real estate private equity funds or institutional investors across Europe or MENA. / Experience in real estate investment advisory, institutional client development or commercial relationship management. / Familiarity with investment technology, financial software or digital analytical solutions. / Previous experience supporting technology pilots, client onboarding or implementation projects. / Experience translating real estate investment requirements into product or technical specifications. Scope of Work: / Institutional real estate investor outreach and relationship development. / Real estate investment subject matter expertise in client discussions. / Assessment of client underwriting models and investment workflows. / Identification of relevant technology applications within investment processes. / Client demonstrations, pilot support and solution implementation. / Validation of analytical outputs against existing investment models and documentation. / Coordination between institutional clients and internal product teams. / Client onboarding, adoption and commercial development support. / Ongoing feedback on client requirements and solution functionality. Ideal Profiles: / A Real Estate Private Equity Associate with strong underwriting experience and the ability to engage institutional investors. / An Institutional Real Estate Investment or Acquisitions Associate with hands-on financial modelling expertise and client-facing capabilities. / A Real Estate Investment Adviser with experience supporting family offices, private equity funds or institutional investors. / A Real Estate Investment Professional with strong analytical expertise and an interest in technology-enabled investment solutions.