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.

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 BringA 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 functionA 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 teamA sharp eye for detail and the discipline to deliver quality work against tight deadlinesA 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. Full client details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.