Director Investment Banking (Industrials)

Pivot Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading boutique advisory firm in London is seeking a Director in the industrials sector. The role involves M&A deal execution, managing teams, and fostering client relationships. This position offers significant responsibilities and career growth opportunities within a collegial environment.

Qualifications

• Investment banking experience, ideally in M&A within the industrials sector.

Responsibilities

• Leading M&A deal execution, including financial analysis, due diligence, and negotiations.
• Managing junior teams, ensuring high-quality analysis and client materials.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships with mid-market industrials businesses.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Valuation

Deal Execution

Commercial Mindset

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Job description

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Are you a driven investment banking professional with a passion for the industrials sector? Do you thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where you can take on real responsibility and make a tangible impact? If so, this mid-market boutique advisory firm in London is looking for a Director to join their growing team.

The Firm

This independent investment bank has built a strong reputation for M&A and strategic advisory in the industrials sector. With a high-touch, client-centric approach, they offer a more bespoke experience than the bulge bracket banks, while still delivering complex, high-value deals.

The Role

As a Director, you will be a key player in origination and execution, working closely with Managing Directors and clients. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Leading M&A deal execution, including financial analysis, due diligence, and negotiations
2. Managing junior teams, ensuring high-quality analysis and client materials
3. Building and maintaining strong client relationships with mid-market industrials businesses, PE firms, and institutional investors
4. Supporting business development efforts, including market analysis, pitch preparation, and deal sourcing

What We're Looking For

Investment banking experience, ideally in M&A within the industrials sector.

Strong financial modeling, valuation, and deal execution skills.

A commercial mindset, with the ability to spot and develop new opportunities.

Entrepreneurial spirit—excited to contribute to a growing, high-performing team.

Why Join?

A chance to take on bigger responsibilities than at a large bank—closer client exposure, faster career growth.

Work on high-impact mid-market transactions with a specialist, well-connected team.

A collegiate, entrepreneurial environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded.

If you're looking to make your mark in the mid-market industrials space, this could be the career-defining opportunity for you.

Apply now to find out more!

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Financial Services and Accounting