Director Transaction Services

HireIQ; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HireIQ in London is seeking an Associate Director to lead Financial Due Diligence and broader Transaction Services engagements. You will manage scoping, delivery, and client relationships across buy-side, sell-side and vendor advisory projects.

The role offers autonomy, exposure to private equity and corporate clients, and a clear path to partnership. You will mentor juniors and contribute to growth of the practice.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Transaction Services, Financial Due Diligence or Deal Advisory.
• Proven experience leading buy-side and/or sell-side FDD engagements.
• Strong technical understanding of quality of earnings, working capital, net debt and cash flow analysis.
• Excellent report writing, financial analysis and client presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions, deadlines and stakeholders.
• Strong client relationship skills and confidence advising senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing, reviewing and developing junior team members.
• Commercial mindset with a genuine interest in M&A, private equity and the wider deals market.

Responsibilities

• Lead buy-side and sell-side Financial Due Diligence assignments.
• Manage transaction advisory projects from planning through to completion.
• Review analysis across quality of earnings, working capital, net debt, cash flow and trading performance.
• Prepare, review and present Financial Due Diligence reports and client-facing deliverables.
• Identify key deal issues, financial risks, opportunities and value drivers.
• Manage client relationships throughout the transaction process.
• Liaise with private equity, corporate clients, management teams, lawyers, funders and other advisers.
• Lead, mentor and develop junior members of the Transaction Services team.
• Support Partners with business development, proposals, pitches and client origination.
• Contribute to the growth, strategy and market positioning of the Transaction Services practice.

Skills

Financial Due Diligence

Transaction Services

Deal Advisory

Client Relationships

Team Leadership

Job description

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Transaction Services professional to join a growing boutique advisory firm in London as an Associate Director, taking a senior role across Financial Due Diligence and wider transaction advisory projects.

This role would suit someone coming from a Big 4, Top 10, mid-tier or boutique advisory firm who wants more autonomy, stronger client exposure and the opportunity to play a key role in the growth of a high-quality boutique platform.

You will work directly with Partners, investors, entrepreneurs, private equity clients and corporate acquirers across a range of buy-side and sell-side transactions.

Key highlights include:

• Join a specialist boutique advisory firm with a strong reputation in the London deals market
• Lead buy-side and sell-side Financial Due Diligence projects
• Work directly with Partners, private equity clients, corporates and founder-led businesses
• Take ownership of client relationships, project delivery and transaction workstreams
• Play a visible role in business development, pitches and market-facing activity
• Excellent progression opportunity towards Director
• More autonomy, influence and commercial exposure than a traditional larger firm structure
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial and high-performing advisory culture

The Role

As Associate Director within Transaction Services / Financial Due Diligence, you will take a senior role in the delivery of Financial Due Diligence and transaction advisory assignments for a varied client base.

You will lead projects from initial scoping through to completion, managing client relationships, coordinating internal and external stakeholders, reviewing financial analysis and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, commercially focused reports.

The role will involve working across buy-side, sell-side, vendor assistance and transaction advisory engagements, helping clients understand the financial performance, risks, opportunities and value drivers of businesses they are acquiring, investing in or preparing for sale.

This is a highly visible role where you will be expected to lead delivery, manage teams, develop client relationships and support the continued growth of the Transaction Services practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead buy-side and sell-side Financial Due Diligence assignments
• Manage transaction advisory projects from planning through to completion
• Review analysis across quality of earnings, working capital, net debt, cash flow and trading performance
• Prepare, review and present Financial Due Diligence reports and client-facing deliverables
• Identify key deal issues, financial risks, opportunities and value drivers
• Manage client relationships throughout the transaction process
• Liaise with private equity, corporate clients, management teams, lawyers, funders and other advisers
• Lead, mentor and develop junior members of the Transaction Services team
• Support Partners with business development, proposals, pitches and client origination
• Contribute to the growth, strategy and market positioning of the Transaction Services practice

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be an experienced Transaction Services professional with a strong background in Financial Due Diligence.

You may currently be operating at Manager, Senior Manager or Associate Director level within a Big 4, Top 10, mid-tier or boutique advisory firm and looking for a move into a more entrepreneurial, client-facing and senior position.

This role would suit someone who enjoys leading FDD projects, working closely with clients and Partners, and having a meaningful influence on the growth of a boutique advisory team.

Requirements

• Strong experience in Transaction Services, Financial Due Diligence or Deal Advisory
• Proven experience leading buy-side and/or sell-side FDD engagements
• Strong technical understanding of quality of earnings, working capital, net debt and cash flow analysis
• Excellent report writing, financial analysis and client presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple transactions, deadlines and stakeholders
• Strong client relationship skills and confidence advising senior stakeholders
• Experience managing, reviewing and developing junior team members
• Commercial mindset with a genuine interest in M&A, private equity and the wider deals market
• Experience contributing to business development, pitches or client origination would be advantageous

What’s on Offer?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing boutique advisory firm in London where you will gain senior-level responsibility, high-quality deal exposure and direct access to Partners and decision-makers.

You will be part of an ambitious Transaction Services team, leading Financial Due Diligence projects and helping shape the continued growth of the practice.

For someone looking to step into a more visible, autonomous and commercially focused Associate Director role, this is an excellent next move.