Associate Director Corporate Finance (M&A)

About the role

We are seeking an ambitious Associate Director to join a leading UK corporate finance advisory firm’s M&A team in Birmingham. The role offers end‑to‑end ownership of lower mid‑market transactions, working closely with senior leadership and advising entrepreneurial owners, corporates and investors.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and execute sell‑side M&A transactions from origination through to completion.
• Prepare and oversee marketing materials such as teasers, information memoranda and management presentations.
• Build, review and interpret detailed financial models and valuations.
• Conduct buyer research, market mapping and manage outreach activities.
• Coordinate due‑diligence processes and control information flow.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, investors and advisors.
• Support negotiations, deal structuring and offer evaluation.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.
• Contribute to business development and market insight initiatives.

Required profile

• 3‑5 years’ experience in M&A, corporate finance, transaction services or investment banking.
• Proven track record of leading transactions and managing multiple workstreams.
• Strong commercial focus with attention to detail.
• Interest in owner‑managed and lower mid‑market businesses.

Required skills

• Financial modelling
• Valuation

What we offer

• Partner‑led environment with high‑quality transaction exposure.
• Strong pipeline of private‑equity and cross‑border deals.
• Hybrid working model (3‑4 days per week in the Birmingham office).
• Competitive salary, bonus and clear progression pathway.