Associate, Mergers

The firm is recruiting an Associate to its M&A practice. Associates own workstreams across live transactions, modelling, materials, diligence coordination, structuring input, and direct counterparty contact, and are accountable for execution quality under the supervision of senior practitioners.
The role provides direct exposure to private-market transactions across technology, real estate, energy, healthcare, industrials, and consumer sectors, with mandates often spanning multiple jurisdictions. The firm's deal flow is sourced through its principal network and origination partner programme rather than through traditional pitching cycles.
Suited to candidates with prior investment banking, transaction advisory, or principal investing experience.
The FirmLadd & Co. is a private advisory and investment firm acting for principals, families, and private institutions across M&A, capital placement, structuring, and related mandates. The firm is family owned, operates across nine cities, and does not advertise its work. Clients come to us on a name, and they stay for –6 years' relevant experience at a leading advisory firm, investment bank, or principal investorDemonstrated workstream ownership on live transactions or mandatesStrong technical foundation in the relevant practice areaCross-border execution experience preferredRight to work in the relevant jurisdictionBring your judgement, curiosity and sense of responsibility. Work with colleagues across jurisdictions on matters that shape businesses, ownership and families.
A firm built on trust asks people to take ownership of their work. It also gives them a team and a platform to carry it through.
Freedom with accountabilityWork is organised around outcomes and client commitments. There are no timesheets. Agree what needs to happen, keep people informed and deliver it well.
One firm, across bordersThe firm works remotely across nine cities. Colleagues coordinate across time zones, bringing different experience to the same client firm behind your workFirm identity, shared systems, relevant relationships and execution support give people a common foundation for their work.
Support for the whole personA shared foundation for people working with the firm, with room for different lives and local needs.
A flexible allowance towards health cover, fitness and wellbeing, with access to confidential support when it is needed.
An annual learning budget for relevant courses, professional qualifications and memberships, alongside development through the work itself.
Your working environmentSupport for a reliable workspace, suitable equipment and connectivity, so working remotely has a practical to rechargePlanned time away with coordinated cover and clear handovers. Time-off arrangements that recognise the need for sustained work and a life beyond it.
Family & life supportConfidential guidance and practical resources through family changes, caring responsibilities and the unexpected demands of life.
Financial wellbeingIndependent education and planning resources to help people make informed decisions about their finances and longer-term goals.