Corporate Finance Director

Corporate Finance Director
London
£130,000-£160,000 + bonus
Permanent Full-time
A growing independent investment banking business is looking to strengthen its senior team following a strong period of mandate wins and an increasingly active transaction pipeline.
This is a hands-on senior appointment for someone who enjoys remaining close to transactions, leading clients with confidence and taking genuine ownership of deal execution.
Based in London , the firm advises private shareholders, entrepreneurial businesses and corporate buyers across a broad range of sectors.
The role
As Corporate Finance Director , you'll take a leading role across both buy-side and sell-side transactions, working closely with clients and the wider senior team from initial engagement through to completion.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading M&A processes with a high degree of autonomy
Managing day-to-day transaction execution and project delivery
Taking ownership of teasers, information memoranda and other key deal materials
Building trusted relationships with shareholders, management teams and corporate clients
Leading client, buyer and adviser meetings throughout the transaction process
Coordinating due diligence and managing multiple workstreams through to completion
Reviewing financial and commercial analysis to ensure a consistently high standard of output
Supporting and developing more junior members of the team
Contributing to the continued development of the wider investment banking platform
What we're looking for
You'll need strong transaction experience and the judgement to manage complex deals without requiring significant senior oversight.
The Corporate Finance Director is likely to bring:
8+ years' experience across M&A, lead advisory or transaction execution
A background within a recognised boutique, investment