VirtuHire
via Workable
Deal Originator
Posted 418 days ago, which is unusual. The employer's own board was still carrying it when we last read it, just now.
This is the employer's own posting, not a copy on a job board.
What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 2d ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 418d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2025-07-24). Last seen at its source just now.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
Their board carries a remote setting on this posting — a field they filled in, not wording we read. The location field names somewhere specific, which is usually where the team or the entity sits.
Who may apply?
South Africa
The description states no restriction of its own. This is the source's own tag.
Skills named in the ad
Recognised terms only, from a fixed vocabulary — this is what CV matching compares against.
Carried by 1 source
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workable employer's own board first seen 11d ago · last seen just now
The listing
A leading London-based firm is seeking a talented and motivated Deal Originator with proven experience working over the phone to join their dynamic team. Enthusiastic and target driven, the ideal candidate will be a natural conversationalist with an ability to open conversations with prospects and discuss their future business objectives.
This is an ideal entry level position, you will experience the most fundamental parts of how to source and acquire a business. Working with a Deal Leader you will be tasked with delivering a good flow of acquisition opportunities to clients.
This is a unique opportunity to get a foothold in the M&A business, developing skills such as research, negotiation and understanding financial statements.
Responsibilities:
Deal Origination:
- Daily Outbound calling to shortlisted businesses to source acquisition targets
- Documenting financial characteristics of the target businesses
- Supporting the deal team by updating our database and lists of target businesses
Requirements
- Minimum 2+ years’ experience in financial sales or a related field such as; Stockbroking, Insurance, Recruitment, Telephone Sales, Real Estate
- Strong written and spoken English; excellent communication and rapport-building abilities.
- Detail-oriented, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Preferably a strong background in sales and negotiation.
To note: This position may become hybrid further down the line (meeting up with the team 2 days per week).