Associate Director, Corporate Finance

Lord Search & Selection Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lord Search & Selection Ltd in Manchester seeks an ACA-qualified corporate finance professional at Director/Manager level to join a dynamic and ambitious M&A advisory firm at a pivotal growth stage. You will lead deal execution, win mandates, and build trusted client relationships while guiding teams through the full lifecycle from origination to completion.

Working within a highly experienced team, you will drive business development and help expand the firm’s footprint across the UK and

Qualifications

• ACA qualified with experience in corporate finance or private equity.
• Strong track record advising mid-market transactions from origination to completion.
• Commercially astute with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver mid-market M&A transactions.
• Win new mandates and manage client relationships.
• Guide deal strategy and oversee execution from origination to completion.

Skills

Deal leadership

Client engagement

Business development

Relationship building

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 as an experienced 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.