Corporate Finance Director

Yolk Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate finance firm in the UK is seeking a Corporate Finance Director to lead strategic initiatives and influence market growth. This high-impact role requires senior-level expertise in M&A and a passion for team development. You will manage transactions and drive business development while benefiting from an attractive compensation package and growth potential within the organization. Join a supportive culture that rewards ambition and performance.

Benefits

Attractive executive compensation

Clear partnership progression

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Senior–level corporate finance expertise with a track record in M&A or fundraising.
• Experience in originating deals and managing client relationships.
• Ambitious mindset with confidence to drive market growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead, originate, and manage corporate finance transactions.
• Act as a strategic advisor to clients providing financial guidance.
• Drive business development to expand the firm's presence.

Skills

Corporate Finance expertise

M&A experience

Client relationship management

Leadership skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Corporate Finance Director

Location: Bristol
Salary: Competitive executive package
Employment Type: Full–time, permanent

Are you an experienced Corporate Finance leader ready to step into a high–impact, senior role? We are exclusively partnered with a highly respected and fast–growing Corporate Finance firm that has recently expanded to achieve national presence following a major acquisition. With strong momentum across the South West, this is an exceptional opportunity to join at Director level and shape the firm's continued growth across the Bristol market.

The Opportunity

As a Corporate Finance Director, you will play a strategic and influential role, leading transactions, driving business development, and acting as a senior advisor to clients across a diverse portfolio. You will be central to expanding the firm's footprint in Bristol while working alongside a talented national team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, originate, and manage the full lifecycle of Corporate Finance transactions
• Act as a strategic advisor to clients, providing high–quality commercial and financial guidance
• Drive business development initiatives to expand the firm's presence across the Bristol and wider South West markets
• Build, lead, and mentor a high–performing team
• Collaborate closely with the firm's leadership to shape strategy and support national growth

What We're Looking For

• Senior–level Corporate Finance expertise with a strong track record in M&A, fundraising, or advisory
• Demonstrable experience originating deals and managing key client relationships
• Commercially driven, with strong leadership skills and a passion for developing teams
• Ambitious, entrepreneurial mindset with the confidence to drive market growth
• Established network across Bristol or broader South West markets (preferred)

Why Join

• Play a pivotal role in a high–growth firm with national backing
• Lead strategic initiatives and influence the future of the Bristol office
• Attractive executive compensation and clear partnership progression
• Supportive and ambitious culture that rewards high performance
• The opportunity to shape your own mandate and contribute to genuine market expansion

If you're ready to explore this opportunity and would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.