Associate Director - M&A Advisory Birmingham | Hybrid working High-growth advisory firm | Lower/Mid-market focus | Real autonomy Looking 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 their 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 completion Managing clients, investors, and stakeholders with confidence Overseeing valuation, structuring, negotiation and execution Supporting and developing junior team members Playing a key role in new business, firm growth and internal best practice What 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-qu...