At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead M&A transactions, build client relationships, and drive business growth.
- Company: Fast-growing M&A advisory practice within a leading transaction services firm.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, equity opportunities, and hybrid work model.
- Other info: Opportunity to coach future leaders and influence practice development.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and shape the future of M&A advisory.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in consulting or industry with strong M&A experience.
The predicted salary is between 160000 - 200000 £ per year.
€160-200K + 40% bonus + equity opp + benefits
Hybrid role - 2 days per week from London office
A fast-growing M&A advisory practice within a leading transaction services firm is hiring at Director level to help drive the next phase of growth in their London. This is a client-facing leadership role for someone who thrives across the full deal lifecycle — from originating new business with PE firms and corporate clients through to running complex, multidisciplinary delivery teams on live engagements.
What you'll be doing:
- Building and deepening relationships with private equity firms, portfolio companies, corporate clients, and strategic acquirers
- Owning the full BD cycle: originating opportunities, shaping proposals, pricing engagements, and negotiating scope
- Acting as executive sponsor on complex engagements — setting direction, ensuring quality, and owning overall delivery
- Advising clients on due diligence, merger integration, carve-outs, separations, and post-close value creation
- Presenting findings and recommendations directly to C-suite, investment committees, and boards
- Assessing operating models and technology landscapes to uncover value creation opportunities
- Running IMO/PMO governance across planning, execution, and risk
- Owning engagement financials — forecasting, staffing, and margin
- Coaching and developing consultants, and playing an active role in recruiting top talent
- Helping shape the practice's tools, methodology, and market proposition as it scales
What we're looking for:
- 10+ years in consulting or industry, with deep experience across M&A, carve-outs, separations, or large transformation programmes
- A strong track record leading complex transaction advisory work — due diligence, integration, separation, or value creation
- PE, corporate development, or strategic acquirer experience is a strong plus
- Demonstrated success building senior client relationships and winning new business
- Comfort owning commercial outcomes: proposals, engagement economics, account growth
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and developing future leaders
- Sharp programme management skills — scope, schedule, risk, budget, stakeholders
- Excellent executive communication and presentation skills
- Right to work in the UK, and flexibility to travel (up to 50%)
Sound like you? Get in touch to hear more about the firm, the team, and the opportunity.
Director - M&A Transaction Advisory in City of London employer: The TalentHire Group
Join a dynamic and fast-growing M&A advisory practice within a leading transaction services firm, where you will thrive in a collaborative and innovative work culture. With competitive compensation, including a substantial bonus and equity opportunities, this role offers significant potential for personal and professional growth while working closely with top-tier clients in London. Embrace the chance to lead multidisciplinary teams and shape the future of the practice in a supportive environment that values your expertise and contributions.
