Real Estate M&A Managing Director

About the Role: As part of the Lead Advisory & Restructuring team in PwC UK, this role is for an industry leader in Real Estate to co-lead the M&A competence, working alongside our large and diverse Real Estate Advisory practice and reporting directly to the Head of Real Estate Deals. Real Estate as a sector is a significant part of the UK Deals market, and accordingly the PwC UK Corporate Finance team requires a dedicated M&A expert, technical competency lead and specialist in the market in this sector. The role will require a strong proven track record of leading both sell-side and buy-side mandates, equity raises and public market activity in the UK Real Estate space. The individual must have a proven network across the industry and be seen as a leader in their field. They will have led numerous transactions across a variety of real estate sectors including, but not limited to, Hotels, Student, Housing, Life sciences and other operational real estate. For this role we require a well-versed leader with a track record of leading teams, developing talent, and operating as a member of a diverse leadership team. It is essential that the individual shares the PwC values. What your days will look like: Managing and leading complex M&A transactions and client engagements Leading a team of real estate M&A professionals, providing technical oversight and regulatory compliance Applying strong commercial awareness to successfully secure new M&A mandates for the firm Overseeing the sales and targeting strategy for the team to deliver significant annual revenues from M&A and wider Deals advisory services Raising the profile of the PwC UK Real Estate Lead Advisory & Restructuring team, including hosting, speaking and presenting at industry events and acting as a industry expert for the firm Providing market insight and wider leadership support across our Corporate Finance practice as a senior leader in the business This role is for you if: Technically strong in all the technical aspects of M&A from inception to close, FCA authorised individual (or be willing to obtain FCA Authorised status- Regulatory requirement) ideally with background of the public takeover code. Strong interpersonal skills, providing leadership, coaching and effective at client communications A good communicator and inspirational leader of people Financial acumen with responsibility for delivering profitable engagements across the team A proven track record of originating deals and managing a sales pipeline What you’ll receive from us: No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.