M&A Transaction Advisory Partner

A leading professional services firm is expanding its buy and sell-side M&A Transactions and Deal Services team in London, supporting clients across the full transaction lifecycle, from due diligence through to post-deal value creation and transformation.

This is an opportunity to join a high-growth team working with corporates, private equity and institutional investors on transactions ranging from mid-market deals to £bn+ mergers.

The Role

You will play a key role in delivering complex M&A transaction and transformation projects, including:

• Leading workstreams across transactions and transformation engagements
• Supporting commercial, operational and financial due diligence (buy-side and sell-side)
• Delivering integration, carve‑out and synergy assessment programmes
• Designing and implementing value creation and operational improvement initiatives
• Working closely with senior stakeholders to solve complex strategic and operational challenges

Key Responsibilities

• Own delivery of workstreams on large engagements and lead smaller client projects end-to-end
• Translate insights into structured, actionable implementation plans
• Support business development and proposal creation, working across multiple service lines
• Contribute to the growth of the practice by building capabilities and refining methodologies
• Origination of sales with your network of clients

Why Join

• Work on high-impact transactions and transformation programmes
• Exposure to top-tier clients across private equity and corporate sectors
• Collaborate with cross-functional experts across technology, finance, HR and operations
• Be part of a firm with a strong focus on growth, innovation and career development
• Inclusive culture with a genuine emphasis on work-life balance

What We’re Looking For

• Partner or experienced Director (minimum 3 years as a Director) experience for a UK management consultancy or professional services provider.
• Experience in M&A Transactions, Due Diligence (CDD, FDD, ODD or ITDD), Consulting or Deal Advisory
• Strong understanding of M&A, value creation or transformation programmes
• Deep industry sector experience in Financial Services, Technology/Media/Telecoms, Consumer, Retail, Industrial, Healthcare, Life Sciences, B2B Business Services, Education or Energy.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage stakeholders and work effectively in fast-paced environments
• Commercial mindset with interest in business development and client impact

If you are looking to build your career in Strategy, M&A transactions or Value creation, this is a compelling opportunity to join a growing and ambitious team.