OverviewLocation: London, United KingdomCompany: Big Four FirmSalary:85k to 100k depending on experienceOur client, a prestigious Big Four firm, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Director – Deal Execution – Integration & Separation to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a wide variety of clients, providing deal execution to deliver high quality client integration & separation projects.ResponsibilitiesOversee the preparation, refinement, and delivery of draft and final outputs within required timeframes, ensuring readiness for senior leadership review.Lead client communications and progress updates related to deliverables and outputs within Deal Execution projects.Demonstrate a broad understanding of business operations across functional areas, recognising interdependencies between organisations and transaction workstreams.Manage projects across an entire engagement programme, or multiple workstreams within a programme, ensuring alignment to objectives.Collaborate closely with senior leadership (e.g. Director/Partner level) to shape engagement strategy, budgets, and delivery plans.Provide direction and guidance to wider teams on engagements, ensuring alignment with the agreed scope and objectives.Leadership & ManagementTake on a senior leadership role within engagements, acting as a role model and setting the tone for team behaviours and culture.Encourage curiosity, innovation, and collaboration within teams while maintaining focus on delivering commercially driven, value-adding outcomes.Contribute to business development by supporting the creation of pitches, proposals, and external initiatives to secure new opportunities, as well as identifying additional opportunities within existing projects.Stakeholder Engagement & ChallengeBring credibility and expertise to advise and deliver on complex Deal Execution assignments, often involving multiple teams and disciplines.Act as Engagement Manager where required, serving as the main point of contact for the client across the engagement lifecycle.Challenge client assumptions where necessary to ensure appropriate resourcing and timelines for successful delivery.Proactively understand client needs and expectations, identifying opportunities to add value.Manage internal and external stakeholders to mitigate risks to reputation and ensure smooth delivery.Take ownership of high-quality client deliverables and provide on-the-ground leadership to engagement teams.Implement Deal Execution and Data & Analytics technology where appropriate to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance client delivery.Impact, Risk, Accountability & GovernanceApply a strong commercial mindset to pricing, engagement profitability, and project outcomes, while safeguarding professional standards and reputation.Proactively manage engagement finances, including invoicing, WIP, and provisioning, ensuring profitability beyond just revenue targets.Take responsibility for client and engagement acceptance activities, managing risk appropriately and escalating issues when needed.Coach and guide team members on risk management processes, delegating effectively while retaining accountability.What’s On OfferThe opportunity to work for a world-renowned Big Four firm which is on an excellent growth trajectory.Exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries, providing valuable and diverse experience. Complex large-scale international projects in one of the world’s top two financial capitals.A collaborative and dynamic work environment with a strong emphasis on company cultureCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.Biannual opportunities for promotion within a meritocratic environment which promotes growth #J-18808-Ljbffr