M&A Associate Director

RSM; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Birmingham is seeking an experienced M&A Associate Director to join their consulting team. This role involves leading engagement processes, managing deal teams, and building client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a Chartered Accountant qualification and 3-5 years of PQE in M&A, with strong financial skills. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and values diverse experiences.

Benefits

Study support

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

27 days of holiday

Wellbeing benefits

Access to on-demand courses

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of PQE in M&A.
• Experience in buy-side and sell-side transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement processes from initiation to completion.
• Manage deal teams and support local team management.
• Build relationships with potential clients and intermediaries.

Skills

Numerical Skills

Financial Skills

Modeling Skills

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant

Job description

M&A Associate Director

We are seeking an experienced M&A Associate Director to join our team.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

Our Consulting team integrates multiple disciplines—Transactions, Risk & Consulting, ABA, and Outsourcing—to deliver client-centric solutions for RSM's middle-market clients. With over 1,700 professionals and nearly £200m revenue, we play a vital role in the firm's growth.

Our core solutions include business transformation, deal services, finance function support, risk and governance, forensic and investigation services, and restructuring. These tailored services help clients achieve strategic goals and enable our team members to develop unique career paths.

As part of the RSM Corporate Finance Faculty's growth, we are looking for an Associate Director to strengthen our team, focusing on execution and origination capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engagement processes from initiation to completion.
• Manage deal teams and support local team management.
• Coordinate with clients, target businesses, and professional advisors during transactions.
• Oversee the preparation of deal documentation such as IMs, Teasers, and Buyer Research packs.
• Research, prepare, and support presentations and sales pitches for new business.
• Build relationships with potential clients and intermediaries, including private equity firms, banks, and corporates.
• Lead origination efforts.

Candidate Profile

Are you someone who enjoys variety, continuous learning, and connecting with people? Do you identify inefficiencies and seek to improve them? If so, this role may be ideal for you.

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Our ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualification.
• 3-5 years of PQE in M&A.
• Experience in buy-side and sell-side transactions and finance raising.
• Strong numerical, financial, and modeling skills with a solid understanding of financial statements.

What We Offer

We recognize our people as our greatest asset. Our benefits package includes:

• Study support.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• 27 days of holiday, with options to purchase additional days.
• Wellbeing benefits, including financial tools, electric car schemes, and access to virtual GP services.
• Access to over 300 on-demand courses developed by our Talent Development team.

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Experienced hire | Permanent | Birmingham

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