Associate Director, Corporate Finance

Lord Search & Selection Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lord Search & Selection Ltd is seeking an experienced M&A professional to join a dynamic, growth-focused team. In this Director-level role, you will oversee deal leadership, client engagement, and business development across mid-market transactions.

You will work with entrepreneurs, shareholders, and investors, building trusted relationships while guiding transactions from origination to completion in the UK and international markets.

Qualifications

• ACA qualified and currently operating at Manager level within Corporate Finance or related environment.
• Proven track record advising on mid-market transactions across full deal lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive transactions from origination through to completion.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to build trusted relationships.
• Develop business opportunities and support growth strategy.
• Mentor and develop high-performing deal teams.

Skills

M&A advisory

Deal leadership

Client relationship

Mid-market transactions

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

ACA qualification

Job description

An outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic and ambitious M&A advisory firm at a key stage of its growth journey. Working as part of a highly experienced team, you will play a pivotal role in winning and delivering transactions, building trusted relationships with clients, and helping drive the continued expansion of the business.

This position offers a blend of deal leadership, client engagement, and business development, making it ideal for a corporate finance professional looking to take their career to the next level within an entrepreneurial environment.

The Candidate

You are ACA qualified and currently operating at the Manager or equivalent level within a Corporate Finance, Investment Bank or Private Equity environment. You have a strong track record of advising on mid-market transactions, with experience spanning the full deal lifecycle from origination through to completion. Commercially astute and relationship-driven, you will possess excellent communication skills, a natural ability to engage with business owners and stakeholders, and previous experience leading and developing high-performing teams.

The Company

A well-established, partner-led M&A advisory practice with an excellent reputation for supporting entrepreneurs, shareholders and investors through business sales, acquisitions and growth transactions across the UK and international markets. With an impressive track record, a collaborative culture and an ambitious growth strategy, the firm continues to build on its success and is seeking an experienced Director to help shape the next phase of its development.