Director, Operational Deals (Integration & Separation)

Interpath Advisory; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An international advisory firm in Greater London is seeking a Director in their Integration & Separation team. This role involves leading advisory teams on pre- and post-deal engagements, focusing on transformation projects for Private Equity firms. The ideal candidate has strong financial analytical skills, a proven track record in successful project delivery, and the flexibility to travel as needed. Interpath offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that reflects its commitment to its employees.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive reward package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operational transformation projects.
• Experience at a leading advisory firm or Big 4.
• Ability to travel for client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead international and domestic pre-and post-deal advisory engagements.
• Deliver operational projects for Private Equity owned companies.
• Create methodologies for project delivery.

Skills

Operational value creation

Financial analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Coaching and mentoring

Fluent English

Education

Strong academic record

Job description

Interpath is an international and fast growing advisory business with deep expertise in a broad range of specialisms spanning deals, advisory and restructuring.

We deliver tangible results for global businesses, their investors, and stakeholders when complex problems arise, and critical decisions need to be made. Interpath is agile, independent, and conflict-free, and our passion for doing what’s right, every time, sets us apart.

Our diverse teams provide specialist technical knowledge combined with deep sector experience across our service line specialisms. Since our foundation in 2021, Interpath has grown rapidly, and we now have a presence across the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, Spain, BVI, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Barbados, and Hong Kong. By 2030 we aim to be one of the world’s leading advisory firms with a truly global footprint.

Interpath’s Value Creation service line is fast growing and highly successful and we are now expanding to offer Operational Deal services to clients. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new business within an established international company. Our Integration and Separation team is led by a team of highly experienced MDs focused on delivering advisory services across pre- and post-deal Carve out, Integration, Operational Due Diligence and Value Creation.

As a Director in the Integration & Separation team, you will lead teams to deliver multi-stakeholder, international and domestic pre-and post-deal advisory engagements while also raising the profile of Interpath as a premier provider of Deals and Value Creation advisory services. Our teams offer direct assistance to companies undergoing transformation and significantly impact their future success and growth.

Responsibilities

• Leading teams to deliver pre- and post-acquisition workstreams for leading Private Equity owned companies and Corporates to ensure deal targets are achieved
• Leading workstreams including post-merger integration/separation projects, performance improvement, cost reduction, revenue enhancement, Day‑1 readiness and 100‑day planning
• Creating, developing and executing robust methodologies to ensure clarity, ownership, and delivery to tight timescales and to mitigate risks
• Wide-ranging operational delivery & impact on business areas including sales, front office, back office, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and purchasing
• Guiding stakeholders ensuring effective communication on key project milestones and deliverables
• Building and developing strong networks across Private Equity and Corporates, identifying opportunities to assist clients and deliver tailored solutions
• Coaching and mentoring junior colleagues, contributing to their professional growth
• Proven experience in selling and delivering both sell‑side and buy‑side deals operations projects including: due diligence, carve out, integration and accelerated value creation
• Established expertise delivering operational value creation, improvement or transformation mandates
• Strong financial and operational analytical skills and the ability to conduct deep‑dive analysis and build complex financial models and operational methodologies/approaches
• Strong academic record including previous experience at a leading advisory firm, a Big 4 or a company undergoing significant deals transformation activities
• Native or fluent English is essential; additional European languages are highly advantageous
• Professional, with the ability to engage effectively with clients in high‑pressure situations
• Flexibility to travel when required for client engagements

Benefits

At Interpath, our people lie at the heart of our business. That's why we provide employees with a competitive and comprehensive reward package including compelling salaries and a range of core and optional benefits. Read more about our benefits; Company Benefits - Interpath

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