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TYPE OF WORK
Part Time
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SALARY
5-8
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HOURS PER WEEK
10
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DATE UPDATED
Dec 4, 2025
Position: Experienced M&A Deal Sourcer / Research Analyst
Location: Remote (UK preferred)
Type: Part-Time to Full-Time Progression
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
About Us
We are an ambitious investment and acquisitions group with a strong focus on growth through strategic business acquisitions. Our goal is to complete up to five acquisitions per year across selected industries, building a sustainable and scalable M&A division to support long-term expansion.
We are now seeking an experienced M&A Deal Sourcer who can help us identify, qualify, and manage acquisition opportunities in the UK SME and lower mid-market space.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for creating and managing the full M&A sourcing pipeline — from market research and target identification to broker engagement and initial outreach. This is a high-impact position for someone with a deep understanding of deal origination and a hunger to build a growing acquisitions arm within an expanding group.
Key Responsibilities:
Research the market / web and identify suitable acquisition targets across defined sectors.
Develop detailed acquisition search criteria and sourcing strategies.
Build and maintain strong relationships with business brokers, corporate advisors, and owners.
Create and manage an active M&A pipeline within CRM systems.
Conduct outreach via
Prepare initial summaries and deal overviews for internal review.
Support senior management during the early stages of due diligence and analysis.
Requirements
Minimum 3 years’ experience in M&A sourcing, deal origination, or acquisition research (essential).
Strong understanding of the M&A process — from research through to initial negotiation.
UK market experience preferred, though international (US or EU) experience also valued.
Proven success building and managing broker and intermediary networks.
Confident using CRMs, databases, and research platforms to manage deal flow.
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
Ambitious, driven, and passionate about growing a division from the ground up.
Why Join Us
Work directly with senior leadership in a fast-growing acquisitions team.
Opportunity to grow into a senior, full-time leadership position heading up the M&A division.
Real progression, autonomy, and the ability to shape long-term acquisition strategy.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and cover letter answering the following:
Your current role and main responsibilities.
How many years you’ve worked in M&A sourcing or deal origination.
Which countries/markets you’ve worked in and familiarity with UK vs US M&A differences.
Your process for identifying and approaching acquisition targets.
Tools or CRMs you use to manage your pipeline.
What motivates you in M&A and your long-term career goals.
Why you’re the perfect candidate for this role.
Availability (part-time initially, with potential to move to full-time).
Note: We are looking for real, experienced professionals — not AI-generated cover letters. Generic applications will be automatically rejected.
???? Apply with subject: M&A Deal Sourcer Application – [Your Name]
