M&A Recruiter
M&A Recruiter (Private Equity)
Location: London (Hybrid)
We are partnering with a high-growth, specialist search firm to hire a M&A Recruiter into their London team.
This is a high-impact hire into a specialist practice focused on corporate development, strategy, and deal professionals within private equity-backed, fast-growth tech and tech-enabled businesses .
The Opportunity
*This Role is working for an Executive Searh / Recruitment firm in the Recruitment Industry*
You will join a growing M&A / Corporate Development practice delivering mandates across:
- Corporate Development Managers / Directors
- M&A / Strategy professionals (Associate to Director level)
- Origination and deal sourcing specialists
- Transaction-focused hires within PE-backed portfolio companies
The role offers exposure to high-value, senior mandates , working closely with CFOs, CEOs, and leadership teams within high-growth, PE-backed businesses .
Why This Role Is Different
- Focused on PE-backed portfolio companies – working on hires that directly impact value creation and growth
- Front-office, high-impact roles – deal, strategy, and corporate development professionals
- High fee levels – typical mandates in the £60k–£80k range
- Retained / exclusive search exposure – strong proportion of high-quality, controlled work
- Established but scaling platform – strong foundations with clear growth trajectory
The Role
- Build and develop a M&A / Corporate Development desk within PE-backed, high-growth businesses
- Act as a client-facing, revenue-generating 360 recruiter
- Win and deliver mandates with:
- Portfolio company CFOs, CEOs, and strategy leaders
- Senior stakeholders within fast-growth, PE-backed environments
- Run searches end-to-end:
- Mandate qualification and scoping
- Market mapping and headhunting
- Candidate management, shortlist, and close
- Build a strong network of deal, strategy, and M&A talent
- Contribute to the growth and positioning of the wider M&A practice
Ideal Profile
M&A / PE Exposure
- Experience recruiting into M&A, corporate development, or strategy roles
- OR exposure to PE-backed / high-growth businesses
- Understanding of deal environments, growth strategies, and value creation
Recruitment Capability
- Proven experience as a 360 recruiter
- Strong billing track record and ability to win business
- Comfortable working on senior, niche mandates
Client-Facing & Commercial
- Highly client-facing , confident with senior stakeholders
- Natural business developer / rainmaker
- Able to operate in a consultative, high-value market
Why Join?
- Access to high-growth, PE-backed portfolio company clients
- Opportunity to build a specialist M&A desk within a scaling platform
- Strong earning potential with high fee levels
- Collaborative, high-performance culture (no aggressive sales environment)
- Clear progression as the business grows
Compensation & Setup
- Base salary: £40,000 – £80,000 (depending on experience and track record)
- Strong commission structure aligned to high billings
- Hybrid working model (London-based)
Who This Will Suit
- Recruiters currently working in:
- M&A / Corporate Development recruitment
- Financial services or strategy-focused search
- A&F recruiters looking to move into a more strategic, deal-focused space
- Individuals who want:
- Higher-value mandates
- More client ownership
- Exposure to PE-backed, high-growth businesses
Apply / Enquire
For a confidential discussion, please send your CV or a short profile via LinkedIn or email.