Mergers & Acquisitions Co-ordinator

Job Description

This is an exciting role in Milton Keynes is for someone who wants to play a pivotal role in supporting the execution of corporate transactions by managing project timelines, facilitating communication amongst stakeholders, ensuring that all necessary documentation is well organised and accessible.

This role requires a proactive individual capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously whilst working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders within teams to ensure the successful execution of M&A transactions. The M&A Coordinator serves as a critical support function within the M&A team, ensuring that all aspects of the deal process are meticulously organised and executed.

Key Responsibilities will include:

Assist the M&A team to track progress, meet deadlines and manage deal documentation.

Co-ordinate the due diligence process, support the gathering information, alerting team members as information becomes available, requesting reports and ensuring that required data is collected from all relevant departments (e.g. finance, legal, operations)
Act as liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders, arranging meetings, minute taking and circulating action points. Ensure key project details are clearly communicated and understood by relevant parties.
Organise and maintain project documentation within agreed parameters, to ensure readily accessible by M&A team members
Track multipole project timelines, ensuring milestones are met, alerting M&A team to potential conflicts and delays
Track key transaction milestones and maintain accurate records of progress using internal CRM or project management systems.
Assist in the planning and execution of post deal integration ensuring alignment with integration strategy, timelines, milestones and reporting. Support post-acquisition onboarding activities including data migration, systems access, and communications.

The ideal candidate will have:

2+ years’ experience in project coordination ideally in M&A, consulting, legal, or business administration role
Minimum GCSE English and Maths, grade 7 or above
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with virtual data rooms or CRM/project tools is desirable.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to interact across diverse teams and stakeholders
High level of accuracy, attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
Knowledge of UK estate agency and lettings operations is a plus, albeit not essential

Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Connells Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t fit perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

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