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Associate Director - M&A AdvisoryBelow covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants. Birmingham | Hybrid working High-growth advisory firm | Lower/Mid-market focus | Real autonomyLooking for more than just another deal to process?My client is an ambitious corporate finance advisory firm working with exceptional founder-led and private equity-backed businesses across the UK and internationally. They are growing growing fast - and they are hiring an Associate Director in Birmingham to play a key role in thier next phase.This isn't a box-ticking, hierarchy-heavy environment. It's a chance to genuinely lead deals, shape strategy, and work alongside high-performing colleagues who back your judgement, not second-guess it.You'll be advising clients directly - often founders and boards - on strategic transactions, working end-to-end on deals, and helping to build something truly exciting as they scale.What you'll be doing:Taking the lead on M&A transactions from pitch to completionManaging clients, investors, and stakeholders with confidenceOverseeing valuation, structuring, negotiation and executionSupporting and developing junior team membersPlaying a key role in new business, firm growth and internal best practiceWhat they are looking for:Strong M&A experience in the mid-market space (10m-100m typical deal size)Background in a boutique, Big 4 or high-quality mid-tier CF teamProven ability to manage deals and build trusted client relationshipsCommercial instinct, clear thinking and a collaborative mindsetAmbition to grow in a firm where your voice is heard and your impact is feltWhat you'll get:Real autonomy - no red tape, no layers of approvalTop-tier clients - founder-led businesses, PE funds, scale-upsSupportive culture - high-performance, no egosMomentum - join during a high-growth phase with plenty of opportunityHybrid working and a competitive package - designed around trust and outputThey are not just building a business - they are building a team of trusted advisors, dealmakers and long-term partners to the clients they serve.If you're ready for your next big step and want to do great work without the corporate drag, I would love to hear from you.Apply via LinkedIn or get in touch for a confidential conversation.#MergersAndAcquisitions #CorporateFinanceJobs #PrivateEquity #BirminghamJobs #MidMarketDeals #AssociateDirector #Dealmakers #M&AAdvisory #NowHiring #UKFinance #HybridWorkingAt Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.