Senior Business Development Manager (M&A)

Location: London, United Kingdom; hybrid work with office attendance expected 2–3 days per week.

Salary

Excellent basic salary plus commission and hirify.global benefits.

Company

hirify.globalThree is building and operating a UK telecommunications network, investing in 5G and digital infrastructure.

What you will do

• Identify, shape and lead major business development, partnership and M&A opportunities from assessment through recommendation, negotiation and execution.
• Build strategic, commercial and financial business cases, including complex financial models, standalone valuations and synergy assessments.
• Lead due diligence and oversee contributions from external advisers while challenging financial and commercial information.
• Negotiate commercial structures and key legal, financial and operational deal terms.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and align cross-functional teams around recommendations.
• Track developments in telecommunications and adjacent industries, develop growth opportunities, and coach colleagues in the Strategy & Business Development team.

Requirements

• Significant senior-level experience in M&A, partnerships, complex business development transactions, investment banking, transaction support, or in-house corporate development.
• Strong financial analysis, modelling and valuation skills with sound commercial judgement.
• Understanding of the commercial and financial drivers of fixed and mobile telecommunications.
• Experience translating complex findings into clear recommendations and executive or Board-level presentations.
• Strong communication, negotiation, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
• Professional finance qualifications such as CFA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA are advantageous.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working with flexibility to coordinate office expectations with the line manager and team.
• Up to 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Commission, pension plan, discounts, vouchers and family benefits.
• Paid time for charity work, learning tools and parental leave support.
• Employment is subject to criminal and financial background checks to meet Financial Conduct Authority regulatory standards.

Hiring process

• Recruitment includes assessments and interviews focused on the candidate’s own knowledge, skills, experience and achievements.
• Reasonable adjustments and accessibility support are available during the recruitment process.