M&A Director - Consumer - Selby Jennings

The Role The successful candidate will play a key role in driving revenue generation, expanding the firm's client network, and leading the execution of high-profile transactions across the consumer sector. Key responsibilities include: • Originating M&A and strategic advisory mandates across the consumer sector. • Developing and maintaining relationships with founders, entrepreneurs, corporates, and private equity investors. • Generating and converting new business opportunities through an established network and proven business development capabilities. • Leading transaction execution across sell-side, buy-side, and capital raising assignments. • Working closely with Managing Directors to expand the firm's consumer practice and market presence. • Managing junior team members and overseeing deal execution to ensure the highest quality client delivery. • Contributing to sector positioning, thought leadership, and broader franchise development initiatives. Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will possess: • Extensive investment banking experience within M&A or corporate finance. • Strong sector expertise across consumer, retail, consumer brands, e-commerce, leisure, food & beverage, or related subsectors. • A proven track record of originating, winning, and delivering advisory mandates within the food sector. • Demonstrable fee generation experience and an existing network of relevant corporate, founder-led, and private equity relationships. • Strong commercial instincts and the ability to independently identify and develop business opportunities. • Experience leading client relationships and managing transaction processes from origination through completion. • Excellent leadership skills and the ability to mentor and develop junior bankers.