Director Transaction Services

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Transaction Services professional to join a growing boutique advisory firm in London as an Associate Director, taking a senior role across Financial Due Diligence and wider transaction advisory projects.

This role would suit someone coming from a Big 4, Top 10, mid-tier or boutique advisory firm who wants more autonomy, stronger client exposure and the opportunity to play a key role in the growth of a high-quality boutique platform.

You will work directly with Partners, investors, entrepreneurs, private equity clients and corporate acquirers across a range of buy-side and sell-side transactions.

• Join a specialist boutique advisory firm with a strong reputation in the London deals market
• Lead buy-side and sell-side Financial Due Diligence projects
• Work directly with Partners, private equity clients, corporates and founder-led businesses
• Take ownership of client relationships, project delivery and transaction work streams
• Play a visible role in business development, pitches and market-facing activity
• Excellent progression opportunity towards Director
• More autonomy, influence and commercial exposure than a traditional larger firm structure
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial and high-performing advisory culture

As Associate Director within Transaction Services / Financial Due Diligence, you will take a senior role in the delivery of Financial Due Diligence and transaction advisory assignments for a varied client base.

You will lead projects from initial scoping through to completion, managing client relationships, coordinating internal and external stakeholders, reviewing financial analysis and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, commercially focused reports.

The role will involve working across buy-side, sell-side, vendor assistance and transaction advisory engagements, helping clients understand the financial performance, risks, opportunities and value drivers of businesses they are acquiring, investing in or preparing for sale.

This is a highly visible role where you will be expected to lead delivery, manage teams, develop client relationships and support the continued growth of the Transaction Services practice.

• Lead buy-side and sell-side Financial Due Diligence assignments
• Manage transaction advisory projects from planning through to completion
• Review analysis across quality of earnings, working capital, net debt, cash flow and trading performance
• Prepare, review and present Financial Due Diligence reports and client-facing deliverables
• Identify key deal issues, financial risks, opportunities and value drivers
• Manage client relationships throughout the transaction process
• Liaise with private equity, corporate clients, management teams, lawyers, funders and other advisers
• Lead, mentor and develop junior members of the Transaction Services team
• Support Partners with business development, proposals, pitches and client origination
• Contribute to the growth, strategy and market positioning of the Transaction Services practice

The successful candidate will be an experienced Transaction Services professional with a strong background in Financial Due Diligence.

You may currently be operating at Manager, Senior Manager or Associate Director level within a Big 4, Top 10, mid-tier or boutique advisory firm and looking for a move into a more entrepreneurial, client-facing and senior position.

This role would suit someone who enjoys leading FDD projects, working closely with clients and Partners, and having a meaningful influence on the growth of a boutique advisory team.

• Strong experience in Transaction Services, Financial Due Diligence or Deal Advisory
• Proven experience leading buy-side and/or sell-side FDD engagements
• Strong technical understanding of quality of earnings, working capital, net debt and cash flow analysis
• Excellent report writing, financial analysis and client presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple transactions, deadlines and stakeholders
• Strong client relationship skills and confidence advising senior stakeholders
• Experience managing, reviewing and developing junior team members
• Commercial mindset with a genuine interest in M&A, private equity and the wider deals market
• Experience contributing to business development, pitches or client origination would be advantageous

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing boutique advisory firm in London where you will gain senior-level responsibility, high-quality deal exposure and direct access to Partners and decision-makers.

You will be part of an ambitious Transaction Services team, leading Financial Due Diligence projects and helping shape the continued growth of the practice.

For someone looking to step into a more visible, autonomous and commercially focused Associate Director role, this is an excellent next move.