Director, M&A Advisory

JustinBradley; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role in growth

Diverse client base

Collaborative culture

Job summary

JustinBradley, a DC-based M&A advisory firm with a 30-year history, seeks a Director of M&A Advisory to lead the buy-side practice with a hands-on, strategic approach. You will provide executive guidance and manage key client relationships from day one.

You will guide complex transactions, oversee due diligence and financial modeling, and deliver compelling client presentations while mentoring teammates in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• MBA, CPA, JD and/or CFA is desired.
• Minimum of 10 years of client facing experience in investment banking, legal, corporate finance or accounting functions.
• Proven experience leading client presentations.
• Preferred experience in strategy or transaction advisory consulting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of complex client buy‑side transactions.
• Conduct due diligence, valuation analysis, and financial modeling to assess target companies.
• Prepare and deliver client presentations around strategic recommendations, and transaction structures.
• Manage all phases of the acquisition process, including target identification, negotiation, and closing.
• Develop clients, win work and boost presence in the buy-side market
• Represent the firm at networking and industry events
• Develop and execute strategic business development initiatives.
• Act as a mentor and role model to other members of the team

Skills

Client-facing leadership

Executive presence

Deal execution

Financial modeling

Presentations

Business development

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Join an established DC-based M&A firm as Director of M&A Advisory. Known for their quality, this firm has grown steadily over its 30-year history through its buy-side advisory services to multinational public companies. To accommodate and support growth, the need for a new leader for their buy-side service has emerged.

The Director of M&A Advisory will use their ‘no job is too small’ mindset to further develop the buy-side practice through hands‑on involvement, providing strategic guidance to clients and executing deals. The Director of M&A Advisory will bring their executive presence to lead client relationships from day one. Someone who is passionate about their work and enjoys working autonomously in a supportive, fast-paced environment will enjoy a rewarding career at this firm.

Key Features

• Step into a high impact role as a member of leadership
• Enjoy a diverse client base and expanded deals experience
• Learn and contribute as part of a collaborative and intellectually curious group

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of complex client buy‑side transactions:
• Conduct due diligence, valuation analysis, and financial modeling to assess target companies.
• Prepare and deliver client presentations around strategic recommendations, and transaction structures.
• Manage all phases of the acquisition process, including target identification, negotiation, and closing.
• Develop clients, win work and boost presence in the buy-side market
• Represent the firm at networking and industry events
• Develop and execute strategic business development initiatives.
• Act as a mentor and role model to other members of the team

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• MBA, CPA, JD and/or CFA is desired
• Minimum of 10 years of client facing experience in investment banking, legal, corporate finance or accounting functions.
• Proven experience leading client presentations
• Preferred experience in strategy or transaction advisory consulting.

Compensation range: $150,000/year -$175,000/year