Director/Partner

Novel Capital Group; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An investment and advisory firm in the UK is seeking a Director or Partner to lead their corporate finance strategy. The role involves managing high-quality mandates, executing transactions, and building senior-level relationships. Candidates should have over 6 years of experience in investment banking or private equity, with proven leadership and negotiation skills. The firm offers a senior leadership position with substantial growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or M&A.
• Strong track record of leading and closing M&A and capital raising transactions.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the firm's market strategy.
• Originate and lead mandates across buy-side and sell-side transactions.
• Manage all aspects of transaction execution.

Skills

Investment banking experience

Private equity experience

M&A transaction expertise

Leadership skills

Financial analysis

Exceptional communication

Relationship-building

Negotiation skills

Job description

About the Firm

We are an award-winning UK-based investment and advisory firm with a diversified platform encompassing both corporate (fundraising and M&A) and commercial real estate equity & debt strategies. Our private equity advisory business specialises in providing independent, strategic advice to clients on fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and broader corporate finance matters. Leveraging deep sector knowledge, transaction experience and proprietary portfolio access in cross-border markets, we partner with businesses, investors, and stakeholders to deliver long-term, sustainable value. The firm has worked on landmark transactions in Europe.

Role Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Director or Partner to lead and expand our diversified platform. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping and executing the firm’s corporate finance strategy, originating high-quality mandates, and managing senior-level client relationships. This is a senior leadership role with significant responsibility for the growth and direction of the platform, offering the opportunity to work closely with the firm’s partners, investors, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement the firm’s market strategy in alignment with broader business objectives.
• Originate and lead mandates across buy-side and sell-side transactions, capital raising, and strategic advisory assignments.
• Manage all aspects of transaction execution, including financial analysis, valuation, structuring, negotiation, and stakeholder management.
• Build, strengthen, and maintain senior-level relationships with corporate clients, private equity firms, investors, and intermediaries.
• Drive business development and fundraising initiatives, representing the firm at external forums and industry events.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the team, ensuring the highest standards of execution and professionalism.
• Contribute to the overall growth and strategic development of the firm as a senior member of the leadership team.

Candidate Profile

• 6+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or M&A and corporate finance advisory with a strong track record of leading and closing M&A and capital raising transactions.
• Established reputation and network within the UK and European private equity community, with proven origination capability.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing teams, driving strategic initiatives, and mentoring senior professionals.
• Deep technical expertise in financial analysis, valuation, structuring, and negotiation.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to advise at board and C-suite levels.
• Entrepreneurial and strategic mindset, with the ability to balance long-term vision with disciplined execution.