Research Analyst – Mergers and Acquisitions (Remote)

Job description

SJC Partners is running the process for an innovative mergers and acquisitions research-led business. This company specialises in the sourcing of company acquisition opportunities on behalf of ambitious businesses and private equity investors.

Acquisitive businesses and investors across the UK often struggle to find target businesses that meet their criteria and therefore trust our client to manage the search process to uncover appropriate companies before making introductions to them. This process all starts with the research team, to identify and assess businesses within specific client criteria. Our client works across all sectors and often conducts research for international searches.

Responsibilities:

• Understand and interpret each client’s acquisition/search criteria
• Manage the end-to-end market-mapping process to identify all relevant target businesses
• Build comprehensive longlists aligned precisely to agreed criteria
• Cross-reference companies using multiple advanced research tools and data sources
• Extract and summarise key company information, including:
• Financial performance and headline metrics
• Employee numbers and organisational scale
• Office locations and geographic footprint
• Service lines, products, or sector focus
• Key individuals, shareholders, and ownership structures
• High-level commentary on the business model and positioning
• Ensure all research outputs are accurate, well-structured, and client-ready

This position is integral to the business and is the foundation upon which the business operates therefore applicants should have a strong interest in research with excellent attention to detail, able to work quickly and on multiple projects concurrently.

Applicants with prior research experience will be of particular interest. The successful applicant will likely have a business-related degree, with an ability to commercially assess businesses across a range of sectors and business models.

This role benefits from a strong bonus structure, related to personal performance and completed acquisitions.

This role is remote and therefore applicants from all locations will be considered.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English