Head of Acquisitions - England, United Kingdom - Quilter

Quilter

Verified Company

England, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

What the Hiring Manager Says

This role is a the first of a series of new opportunities within Quilter to join our commercial team as we rebuild our acquisition team.

As the Head of Acquisitions, you will have the freedom to shape and build the team to help deliver this capability within our organisation.

We are looking for someone who isn't afraid of a challenge

Commercial Director

About the Role

Head of Acquisitions

Level: 5

Department:
Acquisitions

Location:
London, England (Eligible for hybrid working)

Contract type:
Permanent

As the Head of Acquisitions, your primary role will be to identify and acquire financial advice businesses for your organization.

You will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive acquisition strategy, identifying potential targets, evaluating their financial and operational performance, negotiating terms, and managing the entire acquisition process.

You will identify potential acquisition targets through research and networking and evaluate their financial and operational performance to determine their suitability for acquisition.

Conduct due diligence on potential targets to assess their financial, legal, and regulatory compliance, as well as their market position, customer base, and growth potential.

Negotiate deal terms with potential sellers, including purchase price, payment structure, and transition arrangements.

You will manage the entire acquisition process, including deal structuring, and integration planning.

Collaborate with other departments within the organization, including legal, finance, and operations, to ensure a seamless acquisition process.

Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including potential sellers, brokers, and advisors.

Monitor and report on the performance of acquired businesses to ensure they meet the organization's financial and strategic objectives.

Identify and recommend opportunities for growth and improvement within acquired businesses, and collaborate with management teams to execute on these opportunities.

About You

Applications from people with diverse backgrounds enables our inclusive organisation to thrive.

If you feel you don't match our job description exactly, why not take a chance on yourself and apply? You could be exactly what this role needs.

You will have strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate financial and operational performance metrics.

Excellent negotiation skills, with the ability to structure and close complex deals.

Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to both internal and external stakeholders.

Having done a similar role previously, you will likely hold some relevant technical qualifications such as ACCA/CFA/FRM/MBA, legal or deal experience.

Whilst this isn't entirely essential it would be our preferred option.

Strong leadership skills, with the ability to build and manage teams.

Our purpose is to help the generations today and tomorrow to prosper. That means we must guide people through the complexity of planning for their future, with the right financial advice and investment solutions, so that they can have more secure financial futures._
In this everchanging world, we see that our role in society has never been more meaningful, and we are committed to using our expertise and care to guide our customers through these challenging and unprecedented times._
Our impressive talents and capabilities set us apart, but our unwavering commitment to our customers is what defines us. We truly believe that we have all the ingredients to be the very best in our industry, and we want great people with the care and creativity that we need, to help us get there._
We are passionate about building an inclusive culture where everyone's contribution is valued, and our people can thrive. No matter what your role is or where you sit, your voice will matter. We hope you like what you hear and are interested in learning more about joining us._

- #LI-SW1_

Core Benefits

Holiday: 26 days

Quilter Incentive Scheme:
All employees are eligible to participate in our incentive scheme, based on the company's performance and their contribution to it

Pension Scheme: 10% non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions

Private Medical Insurance:
Single cover as standard, cover can be increased at your own cost

Life Assurance: 4x your salary, cover can be increased at your own cost

Income Protection: 75% of salary payable after 26 weeks of absence

In addition to our core benefits we offer a range of flexible benefits that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction.