Managing Director – Financial Due Diligence (Transaction Advisory Services)

Managing Director – Financial Due Diligence (Transaction Advisory Services)

Location: London

We are partnering with a leading global financial advisory firm seeking to appoint a Managing Director to its growing Transaction Advisory Services practice in London.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an established transactions professional who combines exceptional technical and delivery credentials with a strong commercial mindset and trusted relationships across the private equity and corporate market.

The Role

The Managing Director will play a central role in developing the firm’s London practice, strengthening senior client relationships and leading complex, high-profile transactions.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading financial due diligence and broader transaction advisory engagements
• Acting as a trusted adviser to private equity firms, corporates, lenders and other stakeholders
• Developing senior relationships across the UK and European transactions market
• Identifying emerging transaction opportunities and positioning the firm early in the deal cycle
• Contributing to the continued growth, market profile and strategic direction of the practice
• Leading proposals, pitches and senior-level client discussions
• Managing multidisciplinary teams through complex and time-sensitive assignments
• Maintaining the highest standards of technical quality, commercial judgment and client service
• Mentoring and developing Directors and the wider team

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate is likely to offer:

• Significant senior-level experience within financial due diligence or transaction advisory services
• A strong track record of leading complex buy-side and sell-side engagements
• An established profile and trusted relationships within the private equity, corporate or wider deal community
• Evidence of developing client relationships and translating market activity into advisory opportunities
• Strong commercial instincts and the ability to identify opportunities before a formal process begins
• Excellent knowledge of quality of earnings, working capital, net debt and transaction-related accounting matters
• The credibility to advise investment committees, management teams and other senior stakeholders
• Experience leading, developing and retaining high-performing teams
• A recognised accounting qualification or equivalent professional background

This position offers the opportunity to join an internationally recognised advisory platform with an excellent reputation, strong cross-border capabilities and a genuine commitment to expanding its London practice.

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