Freelance M&A Associate – Luxury & Consumer Sector

Company Description

Luxury Recruit, a division of Experts in Luxury, is a specialist recruitment and talent advisory firm dedicated to securing top-tier professionals for the world's most prestigious luxury brands. Founded in London in 2007, Luxury Recruit has developed deep, strategic partnerships with leading global brands, offering tailored search solutions. Our expertise covers General Management, Commercial Leadership, Brand & Marketing, Retail & Consumer Experience, Buying & Merchandising, Digital & Technology, Finance & Operations, People & Sustainability, and Creative & Design Leadership. We focus on roles ranging from £30K to £120K and provide a discreet and strategic hiring process tailored to business needs.

Role Description

This is a contract remote role for a Freelance M&A Associate in the Luxury & Consumer Sector. The M&A Associate will be responsible for conducting due diligence, financial modeling, and analyzing financial data. The candidate will collaborate with private equity firms and assist in strategic decision-making. Day-to-day tasks include evaluating potential acquisition targets, preparing detailed financial reports, and performing market analyses.

About the Client

Luxury Recruit is representing a founder-led boutique Capital Advisory firm operating at the intersection of executive search, M&A advisory, and family office engagement.

The firm partners with premium and growth-stage businesses in the luxury, consumer, and lifestyle sectors, supporting founders and investors with capital raises, acquisitions, and strategic transactions.

This engagement supports the firm’s first live transaction and contributes to the development of its broader Capital Advisory platform, offering hands-on exposure to live deals and strategic execution.

The Role

We are seeking a Freelance M&A Associate to support the execution of active capital advisory mandates and related strategic projects.

You’ll work directly with the Founder on investment materials, investor mapping, financial analysis, and process coordination — gaining exposure to live M&A and fundraising activity while helping shape the operating model of a next-generation boutique advisory practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare investment and transaction materials (teasers, investor decks, management presentations)
• Conduct investor and market research (family offices, strategic buyers, UHNW investors)
• Assist with financial benchmarking, valuation analysis, and transaction support
• Manage CRM tracking of investor pipeline, outreach, and follow-up activities
• Draft communications, meeting notes, and progress updates
• Coordinate with legal, tax, and professional advisors
• Contribute to internal best practices, templates, and case study documentation

Ideal Profile

• 2–6 years’ experience in investment banking, M&A advisory, corporate finance, or private equity
• Strong analytical and presentation skills (Excel and PowerPoint proficiency essential)
• Excellent written and verbal communication — concise, professional, and client-ready
• Background or strong interest in luxury, consumer, or family office sectors
• Entrepreneurial, adaptable, and comfortable working in a lean, founder-led setup
• Availability: part-time or project-based (approx. 2–3 days/week)Engagement Terms

• Freelance / Contract (3–6 months) with potential for full-time transition
• Remote or hybrid (London or Dubai time zones preferred)
• Competitive day rate or project-based retainer (depending on experience)
• Direct exposure to founder, family office networks, and live deal execution

Why Join

This is a rare opportunity to join a new boutique advisory platform at inception, working closely with an experienced founder on live transactions while helping build the systems, processes, and story that will underpin future growth.

Ideal for candidates seeking high-impact, flexible work within a premium sector and an entrepreneurial environment that values autonomy and excellence.

How to Apply

Please apply via LinkedIn with your CV and a short message outlining:

• Your M&A or investment experience
• Availability and working preferences
• A recent project or transaction you’ve supported

Qualifications

• Analytical Skills and Finance knowledge
• Experience in Due Diligence and Financial Modeling
• Familiarity with Private Equity
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field; MBA is a plus
• Experience in the luxury or consumer sector is beneficial