At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead M&A projects, build client relationships, and mentor future leaders in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a global consulting firm passionate about creating measurable value for clients.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the M&A space while shaping the future of our London office.
- Qualifications: 12-15+ years in consulting with strong leadership and client relationship skills.
The predicted salary is between 113400 - 138600 £ per year.
Are you ready to make an impact? Our Mergers & Acquisitions Practice is seeking a Director to join our rapidly growing London office. In this leadership role, you will work with corporate and private equity clients across the transaction lifecycle—from buy-side due diligence and sell-side readiness through carve-outs, merger integrations, separations, and post-close value creation initiatives.
As a Director, you will balance three core responsibilities: growing client relationships, leading complex engagements, and helping build our M&A practice in the UK. You will play an integral role in shaping our London office through recruiting, mentoring, practice development, and contributing to our entrepreneurial culture while working alongside a team of experienced M&A professionals.
Directors in our Mergers & Acquisitions practice have three primary responsibilities:
- Business Development
- Develop and expand executive relationships with corporate clients, private equity firms, portfolio companies, and strategic buyers.
- Lead business development efforts, including originating opportunities, qualifying pursuits, developing proposals, pricing engagements, and negotiating statements of work.
- Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships through additional M&A, operational improvement, and value creation services.
- Understand client investment priorities and translate those objectives into actionable consulting engagements.
- Represent West Monroe in the UK market through networking, industry events, conferences, and thought leadership.
- Collaborate across practices to bring integrated solutions to clients throughout the deal lifecycle.
- Client Delivery
- Lead multidisciplinary consulting teams serving clients across a variety of industries throughout the M&A lifecycle.
- Advise clients on operational and technology due diligence, merger integration, carve-outs, separation planning, sell-side readiness, and post-close value creation initiatives.
- Serve as the executive sponsor for complex engagements, providing strategic direction, quality assurance, and overall programme leadership.
- Lead executive workshops and present recommendations to C-suite executives, investment teams, and boards.
- Assess operating models, organisational structures, business processes, and technology landscapes to identify opportunities for value creation.
- Guide clients through integration management office (IMO) or programme management office (PMO) governance, planning, execution, and risk management.
- Partner with engagement teams to develop practical recommendations that improve operational performance, reduce risk, and accelerate value capture.
- Manage engagement economics, including project financials, forecasting, staffing, and client satisfaction.
- Practice Development
- Help shape the continued growth and strategic direction of the London M&A practice.
- Coach, mentor, and develop consultants and emerging leaders while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
- Lead recruiting efforts and help attract and retain top consulting talent.
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of West Monroe's M&A methodologies, tools, intellectual property, and market offerings.
- Collaborate with leaders across the firm to support office initiatives and cross-functional growth opportunities.
- Actively contribute to the entrepreneurial culture of the London office through leadership, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- 12–15+ years of consulting and/or industry experience with significant experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, separations, or large-scale transformation programmes.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex transaction advisory engagements, including due diligence, integration, separation, or value creation initiatives.
- Experience working with private equity firms, corporate development teams, or strategic acquirers preferred.
- Proven success developing executive-level client relationships and generating new business.
- Strong commercial acumen, including proposal development, engagement economics, and account management.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary consulting teams and mentoring future leaders.
- Strong programme and project management capabilities, including scope, schedule, risk, financial, and stakeholder management.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple client engagements and priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.
- Ability to travel up to 50%.
- Candidates must have the right to work permanently in the United Kingdom.
- A commitment to inclusion and diversity and openness to new ideas and perspectives.
Director, M&A Transaction Advisory in London employer: West Monroe Partners
West Monroe is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work culture in the heart of London. As a Director in our M&A Transaction Advisory practice, you will not only lead complex engagements but also have the opportunity to mentor emerging leaders and shape the future of our office. With a strong commitment to inclusion, diversity, and employee growth, we provide a platform for meaningful impact and professional development, making it an ideal place for those looking to thrive in their careers.
