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M&A Director (Business Services sector), slough
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Client:
Warner Scott Recruitment
Location:
slough, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
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Job Description:
A prestigious global advisory firm with a market-leading mid-market M&A platform is seeking an exceptional individual to join its growing London-based Corporate Finance team, specialising in Business Services.
With an outstanding track record of delivering strategic, high-quality advice to clients across the UK and globally, this firm has established itself as a top-tier name in Corporate Finance. Continued growth and a strong deal pipeline present an exciting opportunity for ambitious professionals to join a dynamic and high-performing team.
About the Team
As part of the Corporate Finance division, you’ll work closely with UK mid-market clients, supporting transactions from early strategic review through to successful completion. This specialist team is embedded within the London Regions and focuses exclusively on the Business Services sector—offering deep industry expertise, unrivalled execution experience, and direct access to key decision-makers.
You’ll be joining a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, with a strong focus on professional development, deal exposure, and sector specialisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Origination & Business Development: Proactively originate M&A opportunities by leveraging your existing network and building new client relationships. Lead pitches and generate mandates across both buy-side and sell-side advisory.
* Execution Leadership: Drive end-to-end deal execution—overseeing financial analysis, client interaction, transaction structuring, and negotiation to ensure seamless and rigorous delivery.
* Strategic Growth: Play a leading role in expanding the firm’s M&A presence in the mid-market Business Services space. Contribute to the firm’s go-to-market strategy and build long-term client relationships.
* Internal Collaboration: Partner with colleagues across service lines to unlock opportunities and maximise the firm’s broader client offering.
* Team Leadership: Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a high-performance culture that values collaboration, excellence, and continuous growth.
Experience & Qualifications
* Significant M&A advisory experience gained within an investment bank, Big 4 firm, M&A boutique, private equity team, or corporate development function
* Demonstrable track record of originating and executing mid-market transactions across the full deal lifecycle
* Deep sector knowledge or deal experience within Business Services preferred
Skills & Attributes
* Strong analytical and commercial judgment; advanced financial modelling skills
* Excellent interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills
* Proven ability to manage complex processes, multiple stakeholders, and tight deadlines
* A team-oriented leader who is passionate about developing talent
* Ambitious, entrepreneurial mindset with the drive to build a market-leading franchise
Why Join?
* Opportunity to shape the growth of a sector-focused M&A team within a globally recognised platform
* Access to a strong pipeline of UK and cross-border deals
* High-impact role with significant autonomy, client exposure, and leadership responsibilities
* Collaborative and high-calibre team environment with a commitment to career development
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