M&A Director - Business Services

The Opportunity

Our client's Corporate Finance practice has an industry-leading reputation for forward-thinking, objective advice, and deal-closing results to match. Its Corporate Financiers have advised on some of the most critical and sensitive equity and debt transactions for the world's largest corporations, financial institutions and governments.

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.

Recognised as the leading mid-market M&A adviser in the UK, Europe and globally, the firm is riding strong revenue growth and investing in the talent to sustain it. We're now looking for a Director to join a growing, ambitious team as its Business Services sector specialist, guiding clients from initial strategic review through to the successful completion of a sale or acquisition.

You'll be joining a team built on:

• Senior, trusted relationships across the mid-market, global companies, new strategic entrants, financial investors and leading entrepreneurs
• An enviable set of credentials spanning every major service line
• Genuine sector depth across the wider business

What You'll Be Doing

• Originate deal flow: Drawing on your network of senior contacts to build a strong pipeline of buy- and sell-side mandates
• Own execution: Staying fully engaged throughout every process to ensure rigorous, efficient delivery
• Drive business development: Strengthening the firm's presence regionally and sharing go-to-market strategy across the wider business
• Leverage the wider firm: Harnessing the reach and strength of senior relationships beyond M&A advisory
• Develop the team: Coaching and motivating experienced colleagues, balancing your origination focus with building a more delivery-focused capability
• Build external credibility: Forging strong working relationships with intermediaries and other advisers
• Shape the business: Playing a central role in the key decisions driving the team's continued growth and success

What You'll Bring

• A strong academic and technical foundation (ACA, CFA, MBA or equivalent)
• Significant M&A advisory experience, gained within an investment bank, Big 4 firm, private equity house, M&A boutique or corporate development function
• A demonstrable track record of generating competitive buy- and sell-side mandates
• Strong numerical, analytical and strategic thinking skills, backed by hands-on financial modelling experience
• Deal execution experience across the full transaction cycle, from origination to completion
• The gravitas and communication skills to command respect at every level, internally and externally
• Proven success building, motivating and developing high-calibre teams
• Genuine drive to deliver results and make a real impact within a growing sector team
• A sharp eye for detail and the discipline to deliver quality work against tight deadlines
• A personable style that builds trust quickly with colleagues and clients alike

Why This Role

This is a rare chance to help shape a business with real growth ambitions: one investing in deep sector expertise and top-tier execution to strengthen its position as a market leader. You'll have the platform, brand and global reach of a world-leading professional services firm, plus the autonomy to build a specialist practice that's genuinely your own.

Interested? Apply now for a confidential conversation. xwzovoh Full client details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.