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13 years experience | Senior | Zürich, Switzerland
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20 years experience | Senior | United States
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20 years experience | Senior | San Francisco
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8 years experience | Manager | Bonn, Germany
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Real Estate Financial Modeling Expert
11 years experience | Manager | Berlin, Germany

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Guide to hiring the right Target Sourcing consultant

What does a Target Sourcing consultant do? And how can you find the right one? Learn more in our hiring guide for Target Sourcing consultants.

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Process of finding a Target Sourcing consultant

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We will shortlist a selection of 3-6 candidates for your project within 48 hours or less.

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You can directly contact your shortlisted candidates, invite them for interviews, and agree on project details.

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Frequently asked questions

Our Target Sourcing consultants work with clients in 40+ countries. Our clients are Corporate Development divisions, Private Equity backed companies, and fast-growing ventures.

Fintalent is not a staffing agency. We are a community of best-in-class Target Sourcing professionals, highly specialized within their domains. We have streamlined the process of engaging the best Target Sourcing talent and are able to provide clients with Target Sourcing professionals within 48 hours of first engaging them. We believe that our platform provides more value for Corporates, Ventures, Private Equity and Venture Capital firms, and Family Offices.

Our Target Sourcing consultants have extensive experience in Target Sourcing. Most of them have buy-side, sell-side M&A, or Private Equity experience.

Fintalent.io is an invite-only platform and we believe in the power of referrals and a closed-loop community. Members of our community are able to invite a small number of professionals onto the platform. In addition, our team actively scouts for the best talent who have experience in investment banking or have worked at a global top management consultancy. All of our community-referred talent and scouted talent are subject to a rigorous screening process. As such, over the last 18 months totaling more than 750 hours of onboarding calls, of which only 40% have received an invite-link after the call.

Our Target Sourcing consultants have experience in leading firms as well as interfacing with clients and wider corporate structures and management. What makes our Target Sourcing talent pool stand out is the fact that they have technical backgrounds in over 2,900 industries.

We operate world-wide and have clients in North America, Europe, APAC, and MENA.

Pricing depends on seniority, location, and project duration. For our pricing structure, please refer to our Pricing page.

Hiring guide to find the perfect Target Sourcing consultant

What does a Freelance Target Sourcing Consultant do?

A Freelance Target Sourcing Consultant is a specialized professional with a background in M&A who assists clients in identifying potential acquisition targets. They create long and short lists of target companies, screen and evaluate them based on strategic insights, and provide valuable recommendations to support the client’s M&A objectives. The consultant uses their industry knowledge, research skills, and analytical capabilities to find and assess target companies that align with the client’s strategic growth plans.

Why is target sourcing/deal sourcing important for M&A?

Target sourcing or deal sourcing is a critical component of the M&A process for the following reasons:

  1. Alignment with Corporate Strategy: Identifying and evaluating potential acquisition targets ensures that the companies selected for further analysis and potential acquisition are aligned with the client’s overall corporate strategy and growth objectives.
  2. Efficient Resource Allocation: By outsourcing target sourcing to a specialized consultant, companies can focus their internal resources on other critical aspects of the M&A process or day-to-day operations.
  3. Informed Decision-making: A Freelance Target Sourcing Consultant can provide valuable insights and recommendations based on in-depth research and analysis, enabling clients to make informed decisions about potential acquisitions.
  4. Competitive Advantage: Engaging a consultant with expertise in target sourcing can help companies uncover attractive acquisition opportunities before their competitors, providing a competitive advantage in the market.
  5. Risk Mitigation: A thorough target sourcing process can help identify potential risks and red flags associated with potential acquisition targets, allowing clients to make more informed decisions and mitigate risks.

What skill set does a Freelance Target Sourcing Consultant require?

A Freelance Target Sourcing Consultant should possess the following skills and qualifications:

  1. M&A expertise: A strong background in mergers and acquisitions, with experience in target sourcing, due diligence, and deal execution.
  2. Industry knowledge: Familiarity with the client’s industry, including trends, competitors, and key players, enabling the consultant to identify potential targets that align with the client’s strategic objectives.
  3. Research and analytical skills: The ability to conduct comprehensive research on potential target companies, analyze financial and operational data, and evaluate their attractiveness as acquisition candidates.
  4. Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, allowing the consultant to present their findings and recommendations effectively to clients.
  5. Project management skills: The ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and stakeholders, ensuring the target sourcing process is completed efficiently and effectively.

What tasks can a Freelance Target Sourcing Consultant help with?

A Freelance Target Sourcing Consultant can assist with a range of tasks throughout the target sourcing process, including:

  1. Developing a target sourcing strategy: Collaborating with clients to develop a clear strategy for identifying and evaluating potential acquisition targets.
  2. Conducting industry and market research: Researching the client’s industry and market to identify trends, competitors, and potential target companies.
  3. Creating long and short lists of target companies: Developing comprehensive long and short lists of potential acquisition targets, based on the client’s strategic objectives and industry research.
  4. Screening and evaluating potential targets: Assessing target companies based on financial performance, strategic fit, operational capabilities, and other relevant criteria.
  5. Providing insights and recommendations: Presenting findings and recommendations to clients, helping them make informed decisions about potential acquisition targets.

What companies and business units could benefit most from a Freelance Target Sourcing Consultant?

Companies and business units across various industries can benefit from engaging a Freelance Target Sourcing Consultant, particularly those involved in M&A activities or seeking to expand through acquisitions. Some examples include:

  1. Corporate development teams: Organizations with dedicated corporate development teams can benefit from the expertise of a Freelance Target Sourcing Consultant to supplement their internal resources and ensure a thorough and efficient target sourcing process.
  1. Private equity firms: Private equity firms seeking to identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets for their portfolio companies can leverage the skills of a Freelance Target Sourcing Consultant to support their deal sourcing efforts.
  2. Venture capital firms: Venture capital firms looking to invest in or acquire startups or high-growth companies can engage a Freelance Target Sourcing Consultant to help identify and assess potential targets in their target industries.
  3. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs): SMEs looking to grow through acquisitions can benefit from the expertise of a Freelance Target Sourcing Consultant to help them identify and evaluate potential targets that align with their growth objectives.
  4. Business units within large organizations: Business units seeking to expand their product or service offerings, enter new markets, or acquire strategic assets can engage a Freelance Target Sourcing Consultant to support their target sourcing efforts.

In summary, a Freelance Target Sourcing Consultant can provide valuable support to companies and business units across various industries seeking to identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets. By leveraging their expertise in M&A, industry knowledge, research and analytical skills, and project management capabilities, these consultants can help clients make informed decisions about potential acquisitions and ensure a successful target sourcing process.

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