Country Head – M&A (Principal Investors & Private Equity Coverage)
Posted 1 day ago by arKap & Co
£55,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Country Head for M&A at arKap UK is responsible for leading the M&A advisory business with a focus on Principal Investors, Private Equity funds, and family offices. This role involves senior client coverage, deal origination, and transaction execution, while also contributing to the expansion of the Group’s pan-European M&A platform. The position requires a strong emphasis on client relationships and high-quality delivery of services. The Country Head operates as a senior advisor and front-line originator rather than an internal manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain senior-level relationships with Private Equity funds, Infrastructure and principal investors, and Family offices.
- Originate M&A mandates, including buy-side and sell-side advisory, minority investments, and strategic transactions.
- Act as a trusted senior advisor to investors throughout the deal lifecycle.
- Lead deal execution at the country level, including structuring transactions, coordinating internal and external advisors, and managing negotiations.
- Collaborate closely with the Head of Practice on complex or cross-border transactions.
- Source and contribute to cross-border mandates within the Group.
- Leverage Group practices to deliver integrated solutions and share investor intelligence, deal flow, and market insights.
- Strengthen arKap & Co’s brand in the local M&A and PE ecosystem and represent the firm at industry events.
- Contribute to business planning, pipeline forecasting, and performance reporting while operating within Group governance and compliance frameworks.
Key Skills:
- Extensive experience in M&A advisory, particularly with Principal Investors and Private Equity funds.
- Strong client relationship management skills.
- Proven track record in deal origination and execution.
- Excellent negotiation and transaction structuring abilities.
- Ability to collaborate on complex and cross-border transactions.
- Strong market development and branding skills.
- Experience in governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks.
Salary (Rate): £55,000 yearly
City: Greater London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Directly reporting to the Global Head of M&A and part of BoD of arKap UK, the Country Head is responsible for developing and leading arKap & Co’s M&A advisory business in the UK, with a primary focus on Principal Investors, Private Equity funds and family offices . The role combines senior client coverage, deal origination, and transaction execution , while contributing to the expansion of the Group’s pan-European M&A platform. The Country Head operates as a front-line originator and senior advisor , not as an internal manager.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Client Coverage & Origination
- Develop and maintain senior-level relationships with:
- Private Equity funds
- Infrastructure and principal investors
- Family offices and long-term capital providers
- Originate M&A mandates, including:
- Buy-side and sell-side advisory
- Minority investments and strategic transactions
- Act as a trusted senior advisor to investors throughout the deal lifecycle.
- Transaction Execution
- Lead deal execution at country level, including:
- Structuring transactions
- Coordinating internal and external advisors
- Managing negotiations with counterparties
- Ensure high-quality delivery consistent with arKap & Co’s standards and positioning.
- Collaborate closely with the Head of Practice on complex or cross-border transactions.
- Cross-Border & Group Collaboration
- Actively source and contribute to cross-border mandates within the Group.
- Leverage Group practices (valuation, debt advisory, structuring) to deliver integrated solutions.
- Share investor intelligence, deal flow, and market insights across countries.
- Market Development
- Strengthen arKap & Co’s brand and positioning in the local M&A and PE ecosystem.
- Represent the firm at relevant industry events and investor forums.
- Support the development of strategic relationships with local intermediaries and co-investors.
- Governance & Reporting
- Report directly to the Gloabl Head of M&A.
- Contribute to business planning, pipeline forecasting, and performance reporting.
- Operate within Group governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks.
COMPENSATION & INCENTIVES
fixed remuneration £ 55.000 gross p.a.) Variable compensation linked to deal origination and execution Company car up to 5% equity interest in arKap UK arKap & Co is committed to building a high-performance, meritocratic company. Applications should be submitted to people@arkap.ch (ref: CHUKMA)