M&A Assistant Director

My client is a leading consultancy and have a globally recognised M&A team. As part of an ambitious and growing Corporate Finance team, they are looking for an Assistant Director to join them. This role is key in strengthening their execution and origination capabilities across the Thames Valley and South Coast, supporting their continued growth objectives. You willl be joining a high performing team with a well known, ambitious leader. Candidates will need to have experience of leading and running multiple transactions from start to finish as well as looking to originate in the future.

3 days a week in the office

They are seeking an experienced Associate Director who will take the lead in executing transactions across a diverse client portfolio. You will work closely with junior colleagues to prepare key documentation for disposals, acquisitions, and fundraising, including information memoranda and business plans. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in business development, contributing to outreach initiatives, preparing pitch documents and marketing materials, and engaging with both existing and target clients.

Your Impact

• Leading engagement processes from start to finish
• Managing deal teams and supporting local team management
• Liaising with clients, target businesses, and professional advisors throughout transaction execution
• Reviewing and analysing financial models
• Overseeing the production of deal documentation, including IMs, Teasers, and Buyer Research packs
• Researching, preparing, and supporting presentations and sales pitches for new business
• Building and maintaining relationships with potential clients and intermediaries (private equity houses, banks, and corporates)
• Coaching and mentoring team members
• Driving origination capabilities