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LHH are pleased to be partnering a Top 10 firm in Bristol who are looking for an Associate Director to join their award-winning M&A team.

You will lead in the execution of transactions across a portfolio of different sectors, working with colleagues locally and around the UK in preparing key documentation for disposals, acquisitions and fundraising including information memoranda and business plans.

As an Associate Director, you will be expected to get involved in business development activities including outreach initiatives, involvement in the preparation of pitch documents and other marketing materials, and meeting with existing and/or target clients.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading engagement processes from start to finish
Leading deal teams and supporting with local team management
Liaising with clients, target businesses and other professional advisors during execution of transactions
Reviewing and analysing financial models
Overseeing the production of deal documentation including IM's, Teasers, Buyer Research packs etc.
Researching, preparing and supporting presentations / sales pitches for new business
Relationship building with potential clients and intermediaries (private equity houses, banks and corporates)
Coaching and development
Leading origination capabilities

Key requirements:

Qualified chartered accountant or equivalent qualification (ACCA, ACA, ICAS etc)
Proven M&A experience
A track record of working on buy-side and sell-side projects, as well as finance raising
Strong numerical, financial and modelling skills based on a well-developed understanding of financial statements
Displays high level of accuracy, diligence and integrity
Commercially minded and a critical thinker