Associate Director Corporate Finance / M&A

Walker Lovell; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance bonus

Healthcare benefits

Pension plan

Path to senior leadership

Collegiate culture

Job summary

An independent corporate finance advisory firm in the UK is seeking a Corporate Finance Associate Director to lead mid-market transactions. The role offers true progression potential within a collaborative team valuing strategic client engagement. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in deal execution and client management. Competitive salary with performance bonus and comprehensive benefits included.

Qualifications

• Ambitious and experienced professional in Corporate Finance.
• Strong track record in deal execution and client relationship management.
• Desire for greater flexibility and influence in a role.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex mid-market transactions as Corporate Finance Associate Director.
• Engage with clients and provide strategic input.
• Contribute to a collaborative, entrepreneurial team environment.

Skills

Deal execution

Client relationship management

Strategic input

Job description

Associate Director Corporate Finance / M&A

Join a fast-growing mid‑market advisory firm with real influence, visibility and genuine progression potential. This independent corporate finance business is expanding its senior team and offers a rare opportunity for a Corporate Finance Associate Director to take a leadership role in delivering complex mid‑market transactions, with average deal values around £20‑50m EV. You’ll be joining a collaborative, entrepreneurial team where strategic input, client engagement and innovation are valued as much as execution excellence.

Why This Business

This firm has built a strong reputation for pragmatic, partner‑led advice on deals typically in the £20m–£50m EV range. Its team advises privately owned and private equity‑backed businesses across a range of sectors, combining deep technical experience with a flexible, client‑first approach. With continued investment in senior talent and a growing London base, this is a business that offers both platform and progression – without bureaucracy.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive base + performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare and pension
• Transparent path to senior leadership / equity participation
• Collegiate culture with genuine autonomy and visibility

Who This Suits

You’re an ambitious and experienced Corporate Finance Associate Director, with a strong track record in deal execution and client relationship management. You may currently be within a larger advisory firm seeking greater flexibility and influence, or in a boutique looking to move to a more established platform.

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.

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Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Investment Banking, Accounting, and Financial Services

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