Associate Director – Boutique Corporate Finance

Darwin Hawkins; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Hawkins in Dublin seeks a Corporate Finance professional with experience in M&A, deal advisory or transaction services to join its boutique team. The role involves significant exposure to transactions, clients and senior decision-makers, with real responsibility and strong progression.

You will work closely with senior leadership on managing transactions, valuations, and financial modelling, interacting with business owners, management teams and investors, while mentoring junior staff and

Qualifications

• Experience in Corporate Finance, M&A, Deal Advisory or Transaction Services.
• Strong analytical skills and financial modelling experience.
• Excellent work ethic, resilience and attention to detail.
• Confidence dealing with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial judgement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing Corporate Finance and M&A transactions
• Working directly with business owners, management teams and investors
• Preparing financial analysis, valuations and financial models
• Managing multiple transaction workstreams and advisers
• Preparing and presenting transaction materials
• Supporting junior team members and wider business development

Skills

Corporate Finance

M&A

Deal Advisory

Financial Modelling

Client Liaison

Stakeholder Mgmt

Analytical Skills

Job description

Sector: Corporate Finance / M&A

Location: Dublin

Our Client

Our client is a highly regarded Boutique Corporate Finance advisory firm with an excellent reputation in the Irish market.

Why should you apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing Corporate Finance team with significant exposure to transactions, clients and senior decision-makers. The role offers real responsibility, strong progression and excellent long-term earning potential.

Who should apply?

This role will suit an ambitious Corporate Finance professional with:

• Experience in Corporate Finance, M&A, Deal Advisory or Transaction Services
• Strong analytical skills and financial modelling experience
• Excellent work ethic, resilience and attention to detail
• Confidence dealing with clients and senior stakeholders
• Strong commercial judgement and communication skills

Role and Reporting Lines

Working closely with senior leadership, you will be involved in:

• Managing Corporate Finance and M&A transactions
• Working directly with business owners, management teams and investors
• Preparing financial analysis, valuations and financial models
• Managing multiple transaction workstreams and advisers
• Preparing and presenting transaction materials
• Supporting junior team members and wider business development