M&A Associate Director

M&A Associate Director – Birmingham

We are searching for an experienced M&A Associate Director to join a growing Corporate Finance business in Birmingham.

Overall Job Purpose

As part of my clients Corporate Finance Faculty’s growth objectives, we are looking for an Associate Director to join their growing team. My client is looking to strengthen the Corporate Finance team and grow the execution and origination capabilities and as such this role will be key in achieving their ambitions. In particular, they are looking for an experienced Associate Director to join an ambitious and growing team across the West Midlands.

You will lead in the execution of transactions across the client portfolio, working with junior colleagues in preparing key documentation for disposals, acquisitions and fundraising including information memoranda and business plans. You will take the lead in business development activities including outreach initiatives, involvement in the preparation of pitch documents and other marketing materials, and meeting with existing / target clients.

Key responsibilities will include:

• 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
• Reviewing and analysing financial models
• 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)
• Coaching of others in the team
• Leading origination capabilities

Personal and Professional Qualities needed to be successful in this position:

• 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
• Self-starter with energy to work long, flexible hours and to tight deadlines
• Displays high level of accuracy, diligence and integrity
• Commercially minded and a critical thinker
• Able to form relationships with wide range of people and strong team player
• Willing to travel as required

If you have the required skills and experience and would like to join a growing organisation, contact Nick Singh on 07973 757974 for a confidential chat or email your CV to nick.singh@alexanderDaniels.co.uk