Transaction Services Associate Director - Financial Due Diligence
Location: Midlands | Leadership-Focused Growth Opportunity
Are you an ambitious Transaction Services professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? This is a unique opportunity to join a growing national firm with a strong regional footprint, stepping into a high-impact Associate Director role within a dynamic and expanding Financial Due Diligence (FDD) team.
This position is ideal for experienced Managers and established ADs who are looking for more autonomy, greater visibility, and a genuine pathway to Director.
The Opportunity
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial due diligence across buy-side, sell-side, and refinancing engagements for a diverse range of corporate and private equity clients.
Alongside hands-on deal execution, you will have a significant influence on shaping the continued growth of the TS practice in the Midlands, with the support of an experienced national leadership team.
What sets this role apart is the focus on leadership development and career acceleration, including:
A dedicated coach/mentor to support your step into senior leadership
Structured technical and advisory training tailored to Associate Directors
Support in developing your personal brand and market presence
Opportunities to build and lead project teams as you progress toward DirectorThis is an exciting environment for someone who wants to build something, contribute to strategic growth, and step into a more influential advisory role.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a variety of financial due diligence engagements across multiple sectors
Provide clear, commercial advice to clients, supporting them in making informed investment decisions
Mentor, develop, and inspire junior team members, contributing to a positive and collaborative team culture
Play an active role in business development, including proposal support, networking activity, and nurturing client relationships
Stay current with market trends and TS best practice, ensuring delivery of high-quality, insightful reports
About You
You will thrive in this role if you are:
Currently operating at Manager, Senior Manager, or Associate Director level within Transaction Services at a Top 10/Top 20 firm or a reputable regional advisory practice
ACA (or equivalent) qualified with 5+ years' experience in TS/FDD
Comfortable leading projects, managing stakeholders, and delivering clear, commercial outputs
Motivated to step into a broader leadership role with more autonomy
Why This Role?
A clear path to Director
Significant influence within a growing practice
Access to national resources with a supportive local leadership team
A culture that values ambition, collaboration, and entrepreneurial thinking
If you are a motivated TS professional looking for your next leap forward, this role offers the perfect platform to elevate your career