Vice President / Director – Group M&A (Healthcare Buy & Build)

About the role

Our client, a leading European healthcare platform, is expanding rapidly through a buy‑and‑build strategy. They are seeking a senior M&A professional to lead acquisitions across Europe, working closely with senior management and external advisers.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, negotiate and execute acquisition opportunities from initial assessment to closing.
• Perform financial analysis, valuation and commercial assessment of target companies.
• Manage due‑diligence processes with legal, financial and commercial advisors.
• Prepare investment memoranda and recommendations for senior management and the Board.
• Support negotiation of transaction documentation and commercial terms.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders throughout live transactions.
• Build relationships with founders, advisers and industry participants to source deals.
• Monitor market activity, identify strategic opportunities and support post‑deal integration planning.

Required profile

• 6–10 years of M&A experience in investment banking, private equity or corporate development.
• Proven track record of leading complex cross‑border transactions.
• Strong commercial judgement, analytical capabilities and stakeholder management.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business or related field.
• Fluent English; additional European languages are a plus.

Required skills

• Financial modelling
• Valuation