Associate Director - Corporate Finance

JR United Kingdom; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth corporate finance advisory firm is seeking an Associate Director in Belfast to lead M&A transactions and develop client relationships. This role offers real autonomy without corporate hierarchy, focusing on strategic transactions for founder-led and PE-backed businesses. Candidates should have strong mid-market M&A experience, ambition, and the ability to manage deals effectively. Join a dynamic team during a high-growth phase in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Real autonomy - no red tape

Hybrid working arrangements

Competitive package

Opportunities during high-growth phase

Qualifications

• Experience in mid-market M&A transactions (£10m-£100m deal size).
• Ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Ambition to grow in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&A transactions from pitch to completion.
• Oversee valuation, structuring, negotiation, and execution.
• Support and develop junior team members.

Skills

Strong M&A experience

Proven ability to manage deals

Commercial instinct

Collaborative mindset

Education

Background in a boutique, Big 4 or mid-tier CF team

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Client:

Gleeson Recruitment Group

Location:

belfast, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Associate Director - M&A Advisory
Birmingham | Hybrid working
High-growth advisory firm | Lower/Mid-market focus | Real autonomy
Looking for more than just another deal to process?
My client is an ambitious corporate finance advisory firm working with exceptional founder-led and private equity-backed businesses across the UK and internationally. They are growing growing fast - and they are hiring an Associate Director in Birmingham to play a key role in thier next phase.
This isn't a box-ticking, hierarchy-heavy environment. It's a chance to genuinely lead deals, shape strategy, and work alongside high-performing colleagues who back your judgement, not second-guess it.
You'll be advising clients directly - often founders and boards - on strategic transactions, working end-to-end on deals, and helping to build something truly exciting as they scale.
What you'll be doing:

• Taking the lead on M&A transactions from pitch to completion
• Managing clients, investors, and stakeholders with confidence
• Overseeing valuation, structuring, negotiation and execution
• Supporting and developing junior team members
• Playing a key role in new business, firm growth and internal best practice

What they are looking for:

• Strong M&A experience in the mid-market space (£10m-£100m typical deal size)
• Background in a boutique, Big 4 or high-quality mid-tier CF team
• Proven ability to manage deals and build trusted client relationships
• Commercial instinct, clear thinking and a collaborative mindset
• Ambition to grow in a firm where your voice is heard and your impact is felt

What you'll get:

• Real autonomy - no red tape, no layers of approval
• Top-tier clients - founder-led businesses, PE funds, scale-ups
• Momentum - join during a high-growth phase with plenty of opportunity
• Hybrid working and a competitive package - designed around trust and output

They are not just building a business - they are building a team of trusted advisors, dealmakers and long-term partners to the clients they serve.
If you're ready for your next big step and want to do great work without the corporate drag, I would love to hear from you.
Apply via LinkedIn or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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