Associate Director Corporate Finance (M&A)

Associate Director - Corporate Finance (M&A) Birmingham | Hybrid (3-4 days per week in the office) A well established UK corporate finance advisory firm is seeking a high calibre Associate Director to join its growing M&A team based in Birmingham. This opportunity suits an ambitious deal professional looking to play a key role in lower mid-market transactions within a collaborative, partner-led environment. Working closely with senior leadership, you will take ownership of transactions from origination through to completion, while advising entrepreneurial management teams, corporates, and investors. The Role • Lead and execute M&A transactions end-to-end, primarily sell-side mandates • Prepare and oversee marketing materials including teasers, Information Memoranda, and management presentations • Build, review, and interpret detailed financial models and valuations • Undertake buyer research, market mapping, and manage outreach activity • Coordinate due diligence processes and manage information flow • Act as a key point of contact for clients, investors, and advisors • Support negotiations, deal structuring, and offer evaluation • Mentor and develop junior team members • Contribute to business development and market insight initiatives The Ideal Candidate • 3-5 years' experience in M&A, corporate finance, transaction services, or investment banking • Proven experience leading transactions and managing multiple workstreams • Strong financial modelling and valuation capability • Confident, credible communicator with client-facing experience • Commercially focused with strong attention to detail • Interest in owner-managed and lower mid-market businesses The Offer • Partner-led, high-quality transaction exposure • Strong pipeline of private equity and cross-border deals • Hybrid working model with 3-4 days per week in the Birmingham office • Competitive salary, bonus, and clear progression pathway At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.