M&A Associate Director

Overview

support, risk and governance, forensic and investigation services, and restructuring. Our solutions create an enhanced tailored approach to support our clients in achieving their strategic goals and empower our people to make an impact and develop their own unique career path. As part of the RSM Corporate Finance Faculty's growth objectives, we are looking for an Associate Director to join the team.

We are looking to strengthen the Corporate Finance team and grow the execution and origination capabilities and as such this role will be key in achieving our ambitions.

• Leading engagement processes from start to finish.
• Leading deal teams and supporting with local team management.
• Liaising with clients, target businesses and other professional advisors during execution of transactions.
• Overseeing the production of deal documentation including IMs, Teasers, Buyer Research packs etc.
• Researching, preparing and supporting presentations / sales pitches for new business.
• Relationship building with potential clients and intermediaries (private equity houses, banks and corporates).
• Leading origination capabilities.

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you! We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here's what we're looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualification.
• M&A experience in the order of 3-5 years PQE.
• A track record of working on buy-side and sell-side, as well as finance raising.
• Strong numerical, financial and modelling skills based on a well-developed understanding of financial statements.

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That's why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both.

• Hybrid and Flexible working.
• 27 Days Holiday with the option of purchasing additional days.
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team.
• Study Support.

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day.

If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you. Make an Impact at RSM UK Consulting brings together multiple teams across Transactions, Risk & Consulting, ABA, and Outsourcing to provide client-centric solutions for RSM's current and future clients within the middle market. Our Consulting team has a major role to play in driving forward the growth of the firm with over 1,700 people delivering almost £200m revenue.

At the heart of Consulting are the six solutions we offer our clients: business transformation, deal services, finance function, in and out of work. Diversity and Inclusion at RSM: we aim to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life, and we strive to ensure our firm’s principles and processes support a culture that embraces difference.