Associate Director – Deal Execution – Integration & Separation

Moriati Digital Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is looking for an experienced Associate Director – Deal Execution to manage and deliver client integration and separation projects. This role entails overseeing project timelines, stakeholder engagement, and financial viability, while providing strategic leadership and direction to teams. Candidates must have a strong background in managing complex engagements and delivering value to clients in a fast-paced environment. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for promotion

Qualifications

• Experience in deal execution projects, preferably in a large firm.
• Strong leadership capabilities and strategic vision.
• Capacity to manage complex engagements and multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project delivery and ensure senior leadership review readiness.
• Lead client communications and project updates.
• Shape engagement strategy and manage alignment to objectives.
• Provide guidance to teams on engagement scope.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Business operations understanding

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Job description

Overview

Location: London, United Kingdom

Company: Big Four Firm

Salary:85k to 100k depending on experience

Our client, a prestigious Big Four firm, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Director – Deal Execution – Integration & Separation to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a wide variety of clients, providing deal execution to deliver high quality client integration & separation projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation, refinement, and delivery of draft and final outputs within required timeframes, ensuring readiness for senior leadership review.
• Lead client communications and progress updates related to deliverables and outputs within Deal Execution projects.
• Demonstrate a broad understanding of business operations across functional areas, recognising interdependencies between organisations and transaction workstreams.
• Manage projects across an entire engagement programme, or multiple workstreams within a programme, ensuring alignment to objectives.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership (e.g. Director/Partner level) to shape engagement strategy, budgets, and delivery plans.
• Provide direction and guidance to wider teams on engagements, ensuring alignment with the agreed scope and objectives.

Leadership & Management

• Take on a senior leadership role within engagements, acting as a role model and setting the tone for team behaviours and culture.
• Encourage curiosity, innovation, and collaboration within teams while maintaining focus on delivering commercially driven, value-adding outcomes.
• Contribute to business development by supporting the creation of pitches, proposals, and external initiatives to secure new opportunities, as well as identifying additional opportunities within existing projects.

Stakeholder Engagement & Challenge

• Bring credibility and expertise to advise and deliver on complex Deal Execution assignments, often involving multiple teams and disciplines.
• Act as Engagement Manager where required, serving as the main point of contact for the client across the engagement lifecycle.
• Challenge client assumptions where necessary to ensure appropriate resourcing and timelines for successful delivery.
• Proactively understand client needs and expectations, identifying opportunities to add value.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders to mitigate risks to reputation and ensure smooth delivery.
• Take ownership of high-quality client deliverables and provide on-the-ground leadership to engagement teams.
• Implement Deal Execution and Data & Analytics technology where appropriate to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance client delivery.

Impact, Risk, Accountability & Governance

• Apply a strong commercial mindset to pricing, engagement profitability, and project outcomes, while safeguarding professional standards and reputation.
• Proactively manage engagement finances, including invoicing, WIP, and provisioning, ensuring profitability beyond just revenue targets.
• Take responsibility for client and engagement acceptance activities, managing risk appropriately and escalating issues when needed.
• Coach and guide team members on risk management processes, delegating effectively while retaining accountability.

What’s On Offer

• The opportunity to work for a world-renowned Big Four firm which is on an excellent growth trajectory.
• Exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries, providing valuable and diverse experience. Complex large-scale international projects in one of the world’s top two financial capitals.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment with a strong emphasis on company culture
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Biannual opportunities for promotion within a meritocratic environment which promotes growth