M&A Manager Location: Spain (Remote - Ad hoc travel) Sector: Business Services Salary: €70,000 – €80,000 We are partnering exclusively with a PE-backed business services platform executing an ambitious EU-wide buy-and-build strategy. Backed by a leading private equity sponsor, the group is focused on building a scaled, high-quality platform through disciplined acquisition, operational excellence, and value creation across multiple European markets. As part of this growth agenda, they are seeking a M&A Manager to join their Corporate M&A team, with a strong focus on both deal origination and execution. Reporting into senior leadership, this role offers high visibility and direct involvement across the full transaction lifecycle in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Key Responsibilities Driving deal origination efforts across Europe, including market mapping, target screening, and initial outreach in collaboration with senior stakeholders. Leading the end-to-end M&A execution process from initial engagement and LOI through to closing. Coordinating cross-functional due diligence efforts across finance, commercial, legal, tax, and operations, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. Managing external advisors (financial, legal, commercial) throughout transaction processes. Building and maintaining strong relationships with founders, advisors, and internal stakeholders across multiple geographies. Supporting transaction structuring, valuation analysis, and investment materials for internal decision-making and investment committee discussions. Assisting with handover into post-acquisition integration, ensuring strategic and operational alignment. The Ideal Candidate Prior experience in Transaction Services, Corporate Finance, or M&A, with a strong preference for in-house corporate development experience in a PE-backed or acquisitive environment. Demonstrated exposure to both origination and execution of mid-market M&A transactions. Strong financial analysis, valuation, and commercial assessment capabilities. Highly organised, self-directed, and comfortable managing multiple live transactions simultaneously. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with founders, advisors, and senior leadership. Fluent French is strongly preferred; professional working proficiency in English is required. Willingness to travel occasionally across Europe as required.