North West Hybrid Leading Investment Bank / M&A Boutique
If you're an experienced Investment Banking / M&A Lead Advisory professional looking for greater influence, senior client exposure and the opportunity to build a genuine sector footprint, this role offers a highly compelling next step.
You’ll join a leading investment bank with an exceptional mid-market reputation across the North West, advising ambitious businesses, investors and management teams on M&A, sell-side, buy-side and capital raising mandates. The platform is entrepreneurial, growth-driven and built around senior ownership of deals and client relationships.
This is a senior hire with real scope - offering autonomy, strategic input and the opportunity to shape a specialist sector proposition.
Why this move stands out
* Senior deal ownership with end-to-end transaction responsibility
* Strong, established flow of mid-market mandates
* High level of Partner / leadership access and influence
* Opportunity to build and lead a sector vertical (Industrials / Business Services)
* Entrepreneurial platform with short decision chains
* Clear path to further leadership as the business continues to grow
Your key focus areas
* Leading M&A and corporate finance transactions from origination through to completion
* Acting as a trusted advisor to Boards, shareholders and senior management teams
* Driving origination through existing relationships and sector connectivity
* Leading, structuring and negotiating transactions across sell-side, buy-side and capital raises
* Managing and mentoring junior team members on live deals
* Working closely with senior leadership to shape sector strategy and growth plans
* Representing the firm externally and strengthening its regional market presence
What you’ll bring
* Associate Director, VP or Director-level experience within Investment Banking or Corporate Finance
* Strong transaction track record within Industrials and/or Business Services sectors
* Proven ability to originate, lead and execute mid-market transactions
* Commercial, credible and confident client-facing styleStrong leadership capability and desire to help develop others
* Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable operating with autonomy and responsibility
What's in it for you
* Highly competitive base salary + bonus
* Genuine senior responsibility and deal ownership
* Hybrid working
* Clear leadership and progression opportunity
* Strong, collaborative deal team culture
* Platform to build long-term sector credibility in the North West
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