M&A Associate Director / Director

Company: Gambit Search
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

A market-leading Corporate Finance advisory firm is seeking to appoint an experienced M&A Director or Associate Director to join its highly successful Birmingham team.

The Opportunity

Working closely with Partners and senior leadership, you will play a key role in originating and executing transactions while helping drive the continued expansion of the Birmingham office.

The role offers:

  • Exposure to high-quality sell-side and buy-side mandates
  • Strong PE and corporate client relationships
  • Significant responsibility in leading transactions end-to-end
  • Clear progression prospects toward Director / Partner level
  • A highly entrepreneurial and collaborative culture
  • Access to an established national and international platform

Key Responsibilities

  • Leading M&A transactions from pitch through to completion
  • Managing and developing client relationships across the Midlands market
  • Supporting business development initiatives and originating new opportunities
  • Overseeing financial analysis, valuation work, and transaction execution
  • Managing and mentoring junior team members
  • Working closely with Partners on strategic growth initiatives

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate is likely to demonstrate:

  • Strong M&A / Corporate Finance experience gained within an accounting / advisory firm, investment bank, or boutique
  • A proven track record of executing mid-market transactions
  • Strong commercial awareness and client-facing capability
  • Experience managing multiple live processes simultaneously
  • Ambition to play a significant role in a growing platform

This opportunity would suit:

  • An established Associate Director looking to step into a broader leadership role with a clearer route to Director
  • An existing Director seeking a more entrepreneurial platform with strong deal flow and progression prospects

Apply to have a confidential discussion.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026