M&A Director - Business Services sector

Base pay range

This range is provided by Alan Mitchell. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

The Opportunity

A dynamic, high-performing corporate finance team is seeking an M&A Director to deliver some of the UK’s most interesting mid-market M&A transactions. This is your chance to join a team with a substantial pipeline, strong brand, and meaningful progression to Managing Director.

You’ll have instant impact, working closely with MDs on high-value private equity and strategic sell-side mandates across Business Services and related sectors, while mentoring associates and driving team growth.

Why Apply?

• Take lead responsibility on major transactions—average EV circa £150m—including complex cross-border and multi-party deals, with direct access to Boards and C-suite.
• Transparent pathway to Managing Director level, supported by a growth-focused leadership team.
• Leverag e a well-established platform in expansion mode, with a strong portfolio of mandates and market-leading bonus potential.
• Located in London, with flexibility to consider exceptional candidates based in other UK hubs.
• Engage deeply with PE clients, strategic buyers, and senior industry stakeholders, while shaping the strategy and direction of the practice.

What We’re Looking For

• A junior or an established Director in mid-market M&A, eager to take on a senior, client-facing leadership role.
• Demonstrable track record in executing and overseeing M&A transactions in the £50m–£300m+ EV range, ideally with significant private equity experience.
• Board-level presence and proven ability to cultivate relationships with investors and senior executives.
• Experience gained at a top-tier investment bank, leading boutique, or top Accountancy firm.
• Sector expertise in Business Services (tech-enabled, human capital, FM, waste, etc.) is valuable but not essential—sector knowledge can be developed within the team.

Why This Role?

If you’re a driven corporate finance Director who thrives on leading complex deals, mentoring rising talent, and seeking a platform with real long-term Managing Director potential (without immediate promotion pressure), this team offers the progression, deal quality, and collaborative culture to elevate your career.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Analyst

Industries

• Investment Banking

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