M&A Executive

Blair West are supporting our client, a leading technology business, to find an M&A Executive. The business is continuing to pursue ambitious growth through strategic acquisitions.

This role sits within the Mergers & Acquisitions function, reporting directly to the Head of M&A. This is a key position that strengthens the origination and execution capability of the team, contributing directly to the wider buy-and-build strategy. The role is based in Team Valley with hybrid working in place.

The opportunity:

• Conduct targeted market and desktop research to identify suitable acquisition opportunities.
• Build and maintain a high-quality deal pipeline using CRM systems and lead-generation platforms.
• Develop and deliver outbound engagement campaigns across email and LinkedIn to generate conversations.
• Act as an initial point of contact for prospective sellers, representing the organisation with professionalism.
• Support wider origination activity, including event follow-ups and management of market databases.
• Assist with commercial and financial analysis as deals progress into exclusivity.
• Contribute to project management throughout the acquisition process, helping ensure smooth delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams including Finance, Marketing, and C-suite stakeholders as required.

You’ll be the ideal candidate for this position if you have:

• A degree in business, humanities, or equivalent experience, with evidence of continued professional development.
• A genuine interest in the technology sector and emerging market trends.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a detail-oriented and highly organised approach.
• A self-starter mindset with commercial awareness and resilience in prospecting-led environments.
• High emotional intelligence and confidence engaging senior-level stakeholders.
• Strong research and analytical capability, with the appetite to develop advanced analytical and financial skills.
• Financial acumen and an interest in building expertise in financial modelling over time.
• Prior experience in finance, accounting, or M&A (advantageous but not essential).

The benefits included with this opportunity:

• Hybrid working with regular time in a modern office.
• Opportunity to be part of a growing M&A function with clear development pathways.
• Direct exposure to high-level stakeholders and end-to-end deal processes.

Our commitment

Blair West is an equal-opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and inclusion at every stage of the recruitment process. We are committed to fairness, equality, and ongoing diversity training for our team to give our candidates and clients a feeling of belonging during their experience with us. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during their experience with us, please speak to their consultant.