Country Head – M&A (Principal Investors & Private Equity Coverage)

Country Head – M&A (Principal Investors & Private Equity Coverage)

Directly reporting to the Global Head of M&A and part of the Board of Directors of arKap UK, the Country Head is responsible for developing and leading arKap & Co’s M&A advisory business in the UK, with a primary focus on Principal Investors, Private Equity funds and family offices .

The role combines senior client coverage, deal origination, and transaction execution , while contributing to the expansion of the Group’s pan-European M&A platform. The Country Head operates as a front‑line originator and senior advisor , not as an internal manager.

Key Responsibilities

Client Coverage & Origination

• Develop and maintain senior‑level relationships with:
• Private Equity funds
• Infrastructure and principal investors
• Family offices and long‑term capital providers

Originate M&A mandates, including:

Buy‑side and sell‑side advisory

Minority investments and strategic transactions

Act as a trusted senior advisor to investors throughout the deal lifecycle.

Lead deal execution at country level, including:

Structuring transactions

Coordinating internal and external advisors

Managing negotiations with counterparties

Ensure high‑quality delivery consistent with arKap & Co’s standards and positioning.

Collaborate closely with the Head of Practice on complex or cross‑border transactions.

Actively source and contribute to cross‑border mandates within the Group.

Share investor intelligence, deal flow, and market insights across countries.

Market Development

• Strengthen arKap & Co’s brand and positioning in the local M&A and PE ecosystem.
• Represent the firm at relevant industry events and investor forums.
• Support the development of strategic relationships with local intermediaries and co‑investors.

Governance & Reporting

• Report directly to the Global Head of M&A.
• Contribute to business planning, pipeline forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Operate within Group governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks.

Compensation & Incentives

• Variable compensation linked to deal origination and execution
• Company car
• Up to 5% equity interest in arKap UK

arKap & Co is committed to building a high‑performance, meritocratic company. Applications should be submitted to (ref: CHUKMA) .

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