M&A Associate Director

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a high-performing Corporate Finance team as an Associate Director, capitalizing on ambitious expansion plans. Own significant transactions across SME client bases and lead M&A projects while building a network that fosters professional growth. This role offers a clear path to directorship and genuine flexibility in a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Hybrid working flexibility

Clear progression to Director level

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of M&A deal execution experience.
• Strong deal sheet with multiple completed transactions.
• Expertise in owner-managed businesses and lower mid-market focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage £10m-£60m transactions across a sector-agnostic SME client base.
• Lead complex M&A project management for owner-managed businesses.
• Draft investment memoranda and coordinate due diligence processes.

Skills

M&A deal execution

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Business networking

Job description

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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.