Vice President - M&A Advisory

Walker Lovell; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate finance advisory firm in London seeks a Vice President to lead M&A transactions. The role offers autonomy, a clear path to Partnership, and the chance to work on high-impact deals in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working model

Bonus potential up to 40%

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ corporate finance lead advisory experience.
• Strong M&A exposure, ideally focused on owner-managed businesses.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&A advisory work across the full deal lifecycle.
• Advise owners/shareholders on strategic transactions.
• Inspire, mentor, and develop high-performing analysts.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Instinct

Education

ACA Qualification

Job description

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Ready to accelerate your journey to Partner?

A top-performing, award-winning corporate finance advisory firm, specialising in mid-market M&A, is seeking a charismatic, self-starter Vice President to join their growing London team.

You'll work directly with shareholders on £20–100m transactions, leading full-lifecycle deals and shaping the future of a dynamic, high-growth advisory business. You'll enjoy real autonomy and ownership and a genuine, clear, supported path to Partnership.

Recently recognised among the UK’s top mid-market advisors, we combine entrepreneurial spirit with deep sector expertise, delivering landmark outcomes for owner-managed businesses.

What you'll do:

• Lead M&A advisory work across the full deal lifecycle, from origination through to close
• Advise owners/shareholders on strategic, high-impact transactions
• Inspire, mentor, and develop high-performing analysts and associates
• Play a pivotal role in driving firm growth, innovation, and team culture

You bring:

• 4+ years’ corporate finance lead advisory experience
• Strong M&A exposure, ideally focused on owner-managed or entrepreneur-led businesses
• Background in a Big 6 or top-tier advisory firm ideal
• ACA qualification useful, but not essential
• Presence, leadership ability, and a sharp commercial instinct
• Highly competitive base salary + bonus potential up to 40%
• Clear, fast-track route to Partnership for high performers
• Flexible working model offering hybrid working
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial team culture where your impact is visible from day one
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational transactions
• Join a close-knit, senior-led team passionate about innovation and client success

If you're ready to make a real impact and accelerate your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Other

• Industries

  Investment Banking, Accounting, and Financial Services

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