M&A Director - Business Services sector

Alan Mitchell

London

On-site

GBP 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading bonus potential

Transparent pathway to Managing Director

Dynamic and collaborative culture

Job summary

A leading corporate finance firm is seeking an experienced M&A Director in London to lead significant mid-market transactions and mentor associates, with a strong pipeline and potential for progression to Managing Director. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in M&A and relationship management, particularly in private equity.

Qualifications

Experience in executing M&A transactions in the £50m–£300m+ EV range.
Ability to cultivate relationships with investors and senior executives.
Experience at a top-tier investment bank, leading boutique, or top Accountancy firm.

Responsibilities

Lead major transactions, including complex cross-border deals.
Work closely with MDs on private equity and strategic sell-side mandates.
Mentor associates and help drive team growth.

Skills

Client-facing leadership

M&A transactions execution

Relationship cultivation

Job description

Base pay range

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The Opportunity

A dynamic, high-performing corporate finance team is seeking an M&A Director to deliver some of the UK’s most interesting mid-market M&A transactions. This is your chance to join a team with a substantial pipeline, strong brand, and meaningful progression to Managing Director.

You’ll have instant impact, working closely with MDs on high-value private equity and strategic sell-side mandates across Business Services and related sectors, while mentoring associates and driving team growth.

Why Apply?

Take lead responsibility on major transactions—average EV circa £150m—including complex cross-border and multi-party deals, with direct access to Boards and C-suite.

Transparent pathway to Managing Director level, supported by a growth-focused leadership team.

Leverag e a well-established platform in expansion mode, with a strong portfolio of mandates and market-leading bonus potential.

Located in London, with flexibility to consider exceptional candidates based in other UK hubs.

Engage deeply with PE clients, strategic buyers, and senior industry stakeholders, while shaping the strategy and direction of the practice.

What We’re Looking For

A junior or an established Director in mid-market M&A, eager to take on a senior, client-facing leadership role.

Demonstrable track record in executing and overseeing M&A transactions in the £50m–£300m+ EV range, ideally with significant private equity experience.

Board-level presence and proven ability to cultivate relationships with investors and senior executives.

Experience gained at a top-tier investment bank, leading boutique, or top Accountancy firm.

Sector expertise in Business Services (tech-enabled, human capital, FM, waste, etc.) is valuable but not essential—sector knowledge can be developed within the team.

Why This Role?

If you’re a driven corporate finance Director who thrives on leading complex deals, mentoring rising talent, and seeking a platform with real long-term Managing Director potential (without immediate promotion pressure), this team offers the progression, deal quality, and collaborative culture to elevate your career.

Seniority level