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About Unity Advisory
Built for the AI-enabled world, we operate a lean, conflict-free, and client-centric model that embeds AI across all workstreams.
About Unity Advisory
Built for the AI-enabled world, we operate a lean, conflict-free, and client-centric model that embeds AI across all workstreams.
With no audit practice, we do not have the audit-related conflicts which allows us to focus entirely on delivering value to clients with agility and innovative, outcome-based commercial models. Our culture is highly collaborative and flat-structured and free of traditional partner P&L silos –pursuing the best outcomes for our clients.
The Role
We're looking for an Equity Director to join our rapidly growing team at Unity Advisory. In this role, you'll be a key leader in or Incentives and Employment Taxes team. We're building a straightforward, commercial, open, experimental, team-first culture. Our mission is to help CFOs drive their businesses forward with AI-enabled advisory services—always putting people at the very heart of what we do. You would work with private equity-backed and upper mid-market businesses to design, implement, and optimise equity incentive plans that drive value creation and align stakeholder interests as part of a wider team or on stand-alone projects.
Responsibilities
* Lead complex equity advisory engagements with C-suite executives and PE sponsors as part of a transaction or on strategic projects
* Design and implement the full range of incentive plans, from Management Incentive Plans (MIPs) through to tax-efficient share schemes
* Provide strategic counsel on equity compensation matters in M&A, restructuring, and exit scenarios
* Build and lead a high-performing team of equity specialists
* Partner with our Product and AI teams to shape our growing suite of automation tools
* Drive business development through thought leadership and relationship building with key clients
Qualifications
* A seasoned professional with 10+ years of experience in equity advisory with a focus on M&A
* Deep technical expertise in equity issues arising in transactions and a working knowledge of UK tax-advantaged share schemes (EMI, CSOP)
* Strong commercial acumen with experience supporting PE transactions and management teams
* Proven ability to build relationships with C-suite executives and investment professionals and win work
* Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead multiple engagements simultaneously
* Exceptional communicator who can translate complex technical concepts into practical, commercial advice
* Forward-thinking mindset, comfortable with using technology to enhance service delivery.
Work Environment
A truly hybrid and flexible working environment. We offer the opportunity to be at the forefront of AI-driven advisory services. You’ll be working on cutting-edge projects and encouraged to deploy the latest analytical tools and approaches.
Additional Information
At Unity Advisory, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we will accommodate any suitable candidate requiring assistance to attend or conduct an interview. If you need any adjustments or support, please let us know when either scheduling your interview or in your application cover letter. We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and are here to support you throughout the process.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT WE DO NOT ACCEPT ANY UNSOLICITED CVS FROM THIRD PARTIES
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT WE DO NOT ACCEPT ANY UNSOLICITED CVS FROM THIRD PARTIES
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Sales
* Industries
Professional Services
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