Our client, a well-established Corporate Finance team, is currently seeking to hire a Director of M&A.Role:Originate, lead and manage M&A transactions, "cradle to the grave"Develop a through understanding of the client's requirements, working with them to develop the best approachWork closely with colleagues to ensure that work is properly executed at all timesIdentify and anticipate risks that require escalationPlay a key role is all origination efforts by identifying and analysing business development opportunitiesCommunicate effectively internally, keeping relevant stakeholders informed of deal progress and risksActively strengthen external relationships to broaden your network and contribute to origination effortsActively mentor and develop more junior members of the teamCandidate:Proven track record of working beginning to end on M&A transactions in the Irish market is essentialAbility to communicate effectively with key stakeholdersHigh level of commercial acumenProficient in detailed financial and commercial analysis and the ability to identify potential areas of sensitivityAbility to identify key issues on assignments and suggest workable solutionsExperience in presenting findings clearly in reports and other deliverables to clientsExcellent communicator, both written and oralStrong team playerPlease contact Nicola Flavin in confidence via LI / /