LA&R, Corporate Finance, Associate Director

Job description

Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Deals Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary We are recruiting an Associate Director(Senior Manager) or Manager to join our Regional Corporate Finance team based in Leeds. The Regional Corporate Finance team provides advise on all aspects of corporate finance to privately owned and private equity backed clients both on the sell-side and buy-side. There is a significant growth opportunity in the mid-market (£30-100m EV) deal space within the Yorkshire & North East region focused on the private business and regional private equity channels across all sectors. You will play a key role in executing transactions and supporting origination activity, working with entrepreneurs and private equity across the Yorkshire & North East region. This is an opportunity to play an important role in deal execution, contribute to client outcomes and contribute to the growth of a high-performing team. We are looking for an experienced M&A professional with strong commercial judgement and a track record of delivering transactions end-to-end. What your days will look like: As an Associate Director or Manager, you will combine strong execution capability with support for our origination and business development. Your day-to-day will include: Leading day-to-day transaction execution, managing workstreams, timelines and key stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes Supporting origination activity, contributing to pitch development, client targeting and relationship building Acting as a key point of contact for clients and advisors throughout the deal lifecycle Supporting the development of junior team members, providing guidance, oversight and on-the-job coaching This role is for you if: You have strong transaction execution experience, ideally including experience within the Yorkshire & North East market You have experience delivering end-to-end M&A transactions, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively You are commercially aware, proactive and able to contribute to both execution and business development activity You demonstrate leadership within deal teams, supporting and developing junior colleagues What you’ll receive from us: No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more. Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Acquisition Strategy, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Valuations, Buyouts, Capital Raising, Client Confidentiality, Client Management, Client Onboarding, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Contract Negotiation, Contractual Agreements, Corporate Development, Creativity, Data Analysis, Data Rooms, Deal Sourcing, Deal Structures, Debt Restructuring, Discounted Cash Flow Valuation, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation {+ 37 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date