M&A Associate Director

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced M&A Associate Director during pivotal growth. This role offers the opportunity to manage significant transactions and develop a practice area, all while being part of a high-performing Corporate Finance team. Join to shape significant client relationships and accelerate your career in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Clear progression to Director level

Genuine flexibility - hybrid working

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• C.5+ years proven M&A deal execution experience.
• Strong deal sheet with multiple completed transactions.
• Owner-managed business expertise and broad M&A skillset.

Responsibilities

• Own multiple £10m-£60m transactions across a sector-agnostic SME client base.
• Draft investment memoranda and coordinate due diligence processes.
• Lead stakeholder discussions with buyers, sellers, and advisers.

Skills

M&A deal execution

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Project management

Job description

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Client:

Spark Search

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Our client is transforming through ambitious expansion, planning to double their footprint over the next 12 months.

This is your chance to join their high-performing Corporate Finance team as an Associate Director at a pivotal growth moment, working with SMEs/owner-managed businesses while building the relationships that will define future success.

What Makes This Different

• Growth at Scale: As they expand, so does your opportunity to build your own practice area and progress to leading your own team.
• Career Acceleration: Within 3-5 years, you could be heading your own team with full P&L responsibility.
• Quality Position: Clients benefit from high-quality advisory with the agility of an ambitious challenger firm.

The Role

• Own multiple £10m-£60m transactions across their sector-agnostic SME client base:
• Project manage complex M&A deals for owner-managed businesses and PE funds
• Draft investment memoranda , identify potential buyers/investors, complete detailed analysis and coordinate due diligence processes
• Lead stakeholder discussions with buyers, sellers, and advisers
• Financial modelling (DCFs, LBOs) and completion deliverables
• Leverage your network to generate new mandates and build relationships

Requirements

• C.5+ years proven M&A deal execution experience
• Strong deal sheet with multiple completed transactions
• Owner-managed business expertise and broad M&A skillset
• Lower mid-market focus with SME/entrepreneur experience

What's On Offer

• Clear progression to Director level and beyond during expansion
• Ambitious leadership with clear growth trajectory
• Genuine flexibility - hybrid working
• Collaborative culture across growing network

Ready to shape the future while building something significant? Apply now.