European M&A Director (Origination & Execution) – Established European Platform for Asian Investment Bank recruitment

 Our client, a major Japanese investment bank with growing European presence is currently looking to hire an experienced MA professional at Director Level (10 + yrs exp) to be based out of their London office.  Part of a team of 15 with significant additional resource from Tokyo HQ, you will be tasked with originating and executing MA opportunities for Japanese Asia based clients looking to invest in Europe.  Target sectors include Industrials, Autos, Machinery, Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Retail and TMT. The deal focus will be spread across the lower to upper mid-market.

In the wake of the financial crisis, our client has identified growing demand for these services and is already experiencing tremendous momentum, with substantial interest from Asian investors in European assets.  To capitalize on this opportunity, our client is seeking a highly entrepreneurial individual, ideally someone who has trained within a major investment banking environment but also someone who has had to demonstrate a high level of initiative to perform and deliver.

To be considered for the position you must possess the following:

At least 10 years solid MA experience with a network to originate MA deals across Europe

Generalist sector experience but open to sector specialists as well provided they fall within one of the above sectors

Bulge Bracket training and experience is preferred however boutique experience is also fine.

Experience within the Japanese market, I.E. Japanese corss border transactions, previous experience with a Japanese bank or a track record of dealing with Japanese corporates. 

Fluency in European languages, with German or French preferred.  

Highly entrepreneurial approach and commitment to achieving financial targets

An interest in Asian markets culture and what Europe can do for Asian businesses is essential

An interest in working in a highly international environment

If this opportunity is of interest and genuinely believe you meet the criteria then please forward a CV and brief covering email to barry.otoole@one-search.co.uk.