M&A Value Creation Director (TMT)

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm seeks a M&A Value Creation Director to lead strategy projects in the Media sector. The role involves business development, guiding teams in high-quality analytical outputs, and acting as a strategic advisor to clients. Candidates should have significant experience in strategy consulting with a strong background in the Media industry and relevant professional qualifications. Committed leadership and exceptional communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in strategy consulting or corporate development, ideally within a Big 4 firm.
• A track record of delivering deal-related strategy work such as M&A Strategy focusing on the Media industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead data-driven analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex strategy projects across the Media sector.
• Drive business development by originating new client opportunities.
• Guide teams in delivering structured analysis ensuring high-quality outputs.

Skills

Strategy consulting

Business development

Analytical skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Education

MBA

ACA

CFA

Job description

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M&A Value Creation Director (TMT), London (City of London)

Client:

Warner Scott Recruitment

Location:

London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

Job Description:

We are supporting a global advisory firm in the confidential search for a Director to join its Value Creation team, with a dedicated focus on the Media sector.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing team at a pivotal time of growth. The successful individual will play a leading role in delivering end-to-end strategic and transaction-related advisory work to major corporates, private equity clients, and high-growth businesses. The team works on a wide range of engagements, including Commercial Due Diligence, M&A Strategy, Value Creation, Growth Strategy, and Enterprise-wide Transformation.

The firm has a strong reputation for combining rigorous analysis with practical commercial insight and is consistently trusted by clients to deliver high-impact, board-level strategic advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Take a leadership role in delivering complex strategy projects across the Media sector, particularly in the context of transactions and value creation.
• Lead on business development efforts by originating new client opportunities and maintaining senior relationships across corporates and private equity.
• Guide teams in delivering structured and insightful analysis, ensuring client-ready outputs of the highest standard.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders, shaping recommendations that drive tangible business outcomes.
• Contribute to the development of market propositions, thought leadership and the broader go-to-market strategy for the Media and TMT sectors.
• Develop, coach, and inspire high-performing teams, supporting both project delivery and internal capability building.

Candidate Profile

• Significant experience in strategy consulting or corporate development, ideally within a Big 4, global strategy consultancy, or leading boutique advisory.
• A track record of delivering deal-related strategy work such as Commercial Due Diligence, M&A Strategy, or Value Creation—with a clear focus on the Media industry.
• A deep understanding of the Media sector's key value drivers, business models, and market dynamics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead structured, data-driven analysis.
• A proven ability to originate and convert new business, leveraging a relevant client network.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a track record of building trust and credibility with both internal teams and external clients.
• An outstanding academic background and relevant professional qualifications (e.g., MBA, ACA, CFA).