Transaction Services Associate Director

Gambit Search; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gambit Search is assisting a leading global advisory firm to appoint a Transaction Services Associate Director to join its Scotland team with roles in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

The position offers high-visibility client exposure, leadership responsibility and a clear path for progression, with a focus on financial due diligence across mid-market and larger transactions and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Financial Due Diligence engagements.
• Experience at Manager/Senior Manager/Associate Director level.
• Proven track record with private equity, corporate or financial sponsor clients.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience mentoring and developing teams.
• ACA/ACCA/CA qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Financial Due Diligence engagements.
• Manage projects from scoping to final report.
• Act as senior client contact for investors and advisers.
• Lead and develop junior team members.
• Collaborate with Partners on complex transactions.
• Support development of Transaction Services in Scotland.

Skills

Financial due diligence

Leadership

Client management

Project management

People development

Business development

Education

ACA/ACCA/CA qualified

Job description

Transaction Services Associate Director – Glasgow / Edinburgh

We are currently working with a leading global advisory firm that is looking to appoint a Transaction Services Associate Director to join its established Scotland team, with opportunities available in Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Aberdeen.

The team advises private equity investors, corporates and financial sponsors across a broad range of complex buy-side and sell-side transactions. With a strong pipeline of work and continued growth across the Scottish market, this is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing Transaction Services platform offering significant client exposure, leadership responsibility and long-term progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Financial Due Diligence engagements across a broad range of mid-market and larger transactions.
• Manage projects from initial scoping through to final report delivery, ensuring high-quality execution and client service throughout.
• Act as a senior point of contact for clients, private equity investors, management teams and other advisers.
• Lead, mentor and develop junior team members, taking responsibility for the quality and delivery of engagements.
• Work closely with Partners and senior leadership on complex transactions and contribute to business development and wider team growth.
• Support the continued development of the Transaction Services offering across the Scottish market.

Requirements

• Strong Transaction Services / Financial Due Diligence experience gained within a professional services or advisory environment.
• Experience operating at Manager, Senior Manager or Associate Director level, with a track record of leading engagements.
• Proven experience working with private equity, corporate and/or financial sponsor clients.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to take ownership of complex engagements.
• Experience managing, mentoring and developing teams.
• ACA / ACCA / CA qualified preferred, although relevant experience will also be considered.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Transaction Services professional looking to join a market-leading advisory platform with strong deal flow, significant client and leadership exposure, and genuine long-term progression. The role offers a highly competitive salary, bonus and benefits package, with flexibility around either Glasgow or Edinburgh.