Corporate Finance Partner

Walker Lovell; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity potential

Hybrid work pattern

Job summary

Walker Lovell seeks an experienced M&A Partner (Regional) to lead origination and delivery from a strong regional network. You will collaborate with London teams on execution while monetising regional relationships within a centralised platform.

You will operate at partner level, focus on the lower mid-market, and benefit from a hybrid London office pattern with strong base plus uncapped commission and potential equity over time.

Qualifications

• Established regional network with proven M&A origination.
• Strong track record of winning and delivering M&A mandates.
• Commercial, straightforward approach aligned to a collaborative culture.
• Ability to monetise relationships and access to central execution support.
• Experience at partner level within a recognised firm.

Responsibilities

• Leverage existing relationships to generate consistent deal flow.
• Monetise your regional network within a centralised platform.
• Collaborate with London-based teams on execution and delivery.

Skills

Regional network

M&A origination

Deal delivery

Commercial mindset

Cross-referrals

Job description

Partner (Regional) - Corporate Finance (M&A)

Location: London

Working pattern: Hybrid (London office 1 day per week)

Compensation: Strong base + transparent, uncapped commission structure

Monetise your network on a platform that supports consistent lower mid-market deal flow - without £1m+ fee pressure

This is an opportunity for an established M&A partner to join a well-built platform, without minimum fee thresholds or internal deal restrictions.

You’ll join a firm with strong brand support and a collaborative partner group.

• Strong base + uncapped commission linked to origination and delivery
• Transparent earnings model with clear upside
• Equity available over time (not required on entry)
• Access to internal deal flow and cross-referrals
• Highly collaborative, low-politics culture
• Full access to central execution, TS and debt advisory teams

Why this business

This is a scaling corporate finance platform looking to expand its reach through experienced partner hires.

Key differentiators:

• Focus on the lower mid-market (£10m-£25m EV sweet spot)
• Ability to monetise consistent lower mid-market deal flow, typically generating c.£300k+ success fees
• No pressure to pursue £1m+ fee mandates
• Centralised delivery support - no need to build a team from scratch
• Collaborative partner group with no internal competition for work

What you’ll be doing

• Leverage existing relationships to generate consistent deal flow
• Monetise your regional network within a centralised platform
• Collaborate with London-based teams on execution and delivery
• Contribute to the firm’s broader growth through regional coverage

What you’ll bring

• Established regional network with proven deal origination
• Strong track record of winning and delivering M&A mandates
• Typically operating at Partner level within a recognised firm
• Ability to generate consistent fee income from your network
• Credibility with business owners, investors and advisers
• Commercial, straightforward approach aligned to a collaborative culture

Who this suits

You’re an experienced M&A partner with a strong network, looking for a platform where you can continue to monetise your relationships without being pushed towards larger deal sizes or restricted by internal thresholds.