Director, M&A, Investments

Overview

The organization is seeking a strategic, self-directed deal professional to identify, evaluate, and execute mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments across a global platform. The primary focus of this role will be Europe and APAC, with flexibility to sit in London, UK or the United States. Work will involve owning deal-related workstreams from market mapping and target screening through diligence, execution, and handoff to integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain M&A strategy and target pipelines across regions and business lines
• Assist with target identification, outreach, and relationship development with sellers, advisors, and intermediaries
• Build and review financial models, valuations, and investment cases for executive-level decisions
• Independently manage due diligence workstreams in partnership with Finance, Legal, Tax, HR, and Operations
• Support negotiation of key deal terms and coordinate with external counsel and advisors
• Support integration planning and synergy tracking with business and functional leaders
• Prepare materials and recommendations for senior leadership
• Assess cross-border considerations, including regulatory, tax, and cultural factors
• Collaborate across US and UK time zones and balance priorities from senior stakeholders

Requirements / Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of M&A experience at an investment bank, strategy consulting firm, private equity firm, or corporate development team
• Mid-market M&A transaction experience preferred
• Real estate or real asset M&A experience (platform, company, or portfolio-level) a plus; property management or real estate services experience also a plus
• Track record of working independently with minimal oversight, managing ambiguity, and driving projects to completion
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills, including DCF, comps, precedent transactions, and LBO
• Strong strategic and analytical judgment with the ability to translate complex information into clear recommendations
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with senior executives and board members
• Cross-border transaction experience and willingness to travel internationally
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; MBA, CFA, or equivalent a plus

Travel / Physical Demands

• Work in an office or remote work environment; no special physical demands required
• International travel required to visit assets, attend business meetings, training programs, or other situations needed to carry out responsibilities

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $175,000 - $95,000 USD Annually
• Additional compensation:
  • Corporate positions: may be eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance
  • Onsite property positions: may be eligible for weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs

Benefits offered for full-time employees may include:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance; low (free basic) employee medical costs for employee-only coverage
• Generous paid time off: 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays for new hires; birthday off after 1 year of service; additional vacation accrued with tenure
• Onsite team members: onsite housing discount at managed communities available subject to discount and unit availability
• 6-week paid sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter)
• 401(k) with company match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service
• Paid parental leave and lifetime fertility benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, and Legal Plans
• Charitable giving program and benefits

Note: For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Location

• Can be based in London, UK or the United States (primary focus on Europe and APAC)
• This position may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States except the state of Alaska

Additional Information

• The employer will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Equal opportunity employer.
• Anticipated closing date: January 1, 2027 (may be subject to change due to evolving business needs).