Associate Director Corporate Finance / M&A

Associate Director Corporate Finance / M&A

Join a fast-growing mid‑market advisory firm with real influence, visibility and genuine progression potential. This independent corporate finance business is expanding its senior team and offers a rare opportunity for a Corporate Finance Associate Director to take a leadership role in delivering complex mid‑market transactions, with average deal values around £20‑50m EV. You’ll be joining a collaborative, entrepreneurial team where strategic input, client engagement and innovation are valued as much as execution excellence.

Why This Business

This firm has built a strong reputation for pragmatic, partner‑led advice on deals typically in the £20m–£50m EV range. Its team advises privately owned and private equity‑backed businesses across a range of sectors, combining deep technical experience with a flexible, client‑first approach. With continued investment in senior talent and a growing London base, this is a business that offers both platform and progression – without bureaucracy.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive base + performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare and pension
• Transparent path to senior leadership / equity participation
• Collegiate culture with genuine autonomy and visibility

Who This Suits

You’re an ambitious and experienced Corporate Finance Associate Director, with a strong track record in deal execution and client relationship management. You may currently be within a larger advisory firm seeking greater flexibility and influence, or in a boutique looking to move to a more established platform.

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.

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Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Investment Banking, Accounting, and Financial Services

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