Associate Director – Mergers & Acquisitions

Associate Director – Mergers & Acquisitions

This role involves leading M&A advisory projects in the mid-market sector, working with businesses to achieve strategic objectives through acquisitions, disposals, and fundraising. The position requires expertise in deal origination, financial analysis, and transaction execution.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates to join a growing and ambitious team, specializing in a sector-focused approach while delivering high-quality deal execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead M&A projects, acting as a senior point of contact for clients.
• Manage client relationships and oversee the execution of M&A transactions.
• Take ownership of all phases of the transaction cycle, from origination to completion.
• Oversee and review the preparation of pitch materials, client proposals, and financial models.
• Direct and manage team members, support staff, and external advisers.
• Conduct and review financial modeling, including LBO & DCF analysis.
• Develop and maintain strong market relationships.
• Drive origination and business development efforts.
• Set, monitor, and manage project budgets, billing, and reporting.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong academic background (ACA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent).
• Significant experience in M&A advisory, investment banking, or corporate finance.
• Proven ability to execute transactions and develop deal origination strategies.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in financial modeling and valuation methods (LBO, DCF).
• Attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.
• A track record of successful deal execution across all transaction phases.

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of financing structures, including debt project finance and equity infrastructure finance.
• Experience advising and executing projects to financial close.
• Understanding of business case development, value-for-money analysis, and option appraisals.
• Strong financial modeling and financial analysis skills.
• Experience interacting with investors, regulators, and other key stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work under tight deadlines.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Media