Mergers and Acquisitions Assistant

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented M&A Assistant to support the execution of acquisitions, disposals and financing processes across a live transaction pipeline. The role involves coordinating due diligence, managing documentation, supporting deal sourcing activity and acting as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external advisers.

This is a hands-on transactional support role suited to someone comfortable working in a fast-paced deal environment with multiple concurrent workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Execution & Due Diligence

• Provide day-to-day support on M&A transactions, coordinating due diligence workstreams across legal, financial, tax and property.
• Track deliverables, maintain action trackers and follow up with internal teams and external advisers to ensure progress against timelines.
• Assist in compiling and organising financial, legal and operational information required for acquisitions, lender submissions and internal approvals.
• Monitor transaction timelines and proactively escalate delays or missing items.
• Maintain transaction checklists and closing documentation folders.

Data Room Management

• Set up, maintain and organise virtual data rooms.
• Upload and categorise documents using consistent naming conventions.
• Maintain version control and ensure overall data room accuracy and housekeeping.
• Control access permissions and respond to document requests from advisers and lenders.

External Liaison & Coordination

• Act as a coordination point between internal teams and external parties including lawyers, accountants, agents, lenders and consultants.
• Manage correspondence, circulate information requests and track responses.
• Schedule and coordinate calls, prepare agendas, circulate materials and track follow-up actions.
• Support lender and advisor information requests throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Deal Sourcing & Pipeline Support

• Assist in sourcing new opportunities through tracking broker outreach, managing inbound teasers and maintaining deal logs.
• Maintain acquisition pipeline trackers and comparable transaction databases.
• Conduct initial information collation on potential opportunities (basic property, company and financial information).
• Coordinate NDAs and preliminary information exchanges.
• Support preparation of initial screening materials and summaries for internal review.

Reporting & Presentations

• Support preparation and formatting of PowerPoint presentations, investment papers and committee materials.
• Assist with internal and external reporting on ongoing projects and acquisitions.
• Maintain records of key transaction decisions and approvals.

Administrative & General Support

• Provide document management, filing and deadline tracking across multiple transactions.
• Maintain organised project folders and correspondence records.
• Support internal reporting and documentation requirements for active projects.

Candidate Profile

• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• High attention to detail and document accuracy
• Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Professional communication skills
• Interest in corporate finance, real estate and transactions preferred

Preferred Background

• 2 years of experience in M&A, corporate finance, consulting, legal support, real estate or transaction administration.
• Exposure to financial analysis and financial modelling, including comfort reviewing financial statements and navigating Excel models, is desirable.

Key Competencies

• Organisation & coordination
• Communication & stakeholder management
• Commercial awareness
• Confidentiality & professionalism
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment