Associate Director - Corporate Finance

JR United Kingdom; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate finance advisory firm is seeking an Associate Director for their M&A Advisory team in Birmingham, providing a unique opportunity to shape strategy and lead transactions in a high-growth environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive M&A experience in the mid-market and a proven track record in managing deals.

Benefits

Real autonomy—no red tape

Top-tier clients—founder-led businesses

Hybrid working and a competitive package

Qualifications

• Strong M&A experience in mid-market (£10m-£100m 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.

Responsibilities

• Leading M&A transactions from pitch to completion.
• Managing clients, investors, and stakeholders confidently.
• Overseeing valuation, structuring, negotiation, and execution.

Skills

M&A experience

Client relationship management

Commercial instinct

Collaborative mindset

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04.06.2025

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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 fast and are hiring an Associate Director in Birmingham to play a key role in their next phase.

This isn't a hierarchy-heavy environment. It's a chance to lead deals, shape strategy, and work alongside high-performing colleagues who value your judgement.

You'll advise 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:

• Leading M&A transactions from pitch to completion
• Managing clients, investors, and stakeholders confidently
• Overseeing valuation, structuring, negotiation, and execution
• Supporting and developing junior team members
• Playing a key role in new business, firm growth, and best practices

What they are looking for:

• Strong M&A experience in the mid-market (£10m-£100m 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 within a firm where your voice is heard and 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 opportunities
• Hybrid working and a competitive package—based on trust and output

They are building a team of trusted advisors, dealmakers, and long-term partners to their clients. If you're ready for your next step and want to do great work without corporate bureaucracy, I would love to hear from you.

Apply via LinkedIn or contact me confidentially.

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