M&A Lead
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Job Summary
Location: Dubai / Hybrid
Reports to: Revenue Director & CFO
Type: Full-Time Permanent
About the Business
Hoxton Wealth is redefining how international wealth management grows combining strong organic performance with a clear acquisition strategy. With offices across the UK Middle East and Asia were focused on acquiring and integrating quality advisory businesses into our platform all while maintaining a people-first high-integrity culture.
Role Overview
We are looking for a strategic and execution-driven individual to support both the pre-deal evaluation and post-acquisition integration of financial planning businesses.
You will be responsible for building models supporting due diligence and managing acquisition workstreams pre-close then ensuring acquired businesses are fully integrated into our operations culture and technology stack post-close.
This is a high-impact role working directly with the leadership team offering autonomy variety and the opportunity to shape how we scale.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Merger (Origination to Completion)
- Build and manage detailed financial models for target businesses (EBITDA revenue splits adviser performance earn-out scenarios)
- Conduct commercial and operational analysis as part of deal assessment
- Support deal structuring term sheet drafting and investor/board presentations
- Coordinate with legal compliance and finance through each stage of diligence
Post-Merger Integration
- Design and deliver 100-day integration plans across technology compliance people and culture
- Work with regional leaders and acquired principals to ensure smooth transition and adviser retention
- Lead onboarding to group systems (CRM reporting compliance workflows)
- Create dashboards and processes to track performance integration risks and milestones
What Were Looking For
- Background in consulting transaction services M&A or corporate finance
- Seeking a candidate with Big 4 experience to ensure high-level financial rigor M&A exposure and best-in-class reporting standards.
- Strong experience in financial planning insurance or broader financial services
- Exceptional financial modelling commercial analysis and project management skills
- Ability to work across functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Comfortable leading both strategic thinking and hands-on execution
- A mindset that thrives in growth-stage fast-paced international businesses
What Youll Get
- Direct exposure to board-level M&A strategy and execution
- A leadership position in a growing forward-thinking wealth business
- International exposure and the chance to work across multiple markets
- A collaborative entrepreneurial environment with a focus on results and integrity
