Associate Director – Deal Execution (Integration & Separation)Salary: £95,000 - £115,000Location: LondonWe are seeking an Associate Director to join a leading consulting firm’s Deal Execution team, part of a growing Strategy Group that delivers investor-grade value across the deal lifecycle. This is a unique opportunity to work on complex, high-profile M&A engagements covering mergers, acquisitions, divestments, exits, and joint ventures — both pre- and post-deal.This role is suited to experienced consultants with a proven background in integration and separation projects, strong leadership capability, and the ability to advise C-level stakeholders on critical deal execution challenges.Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end deal execution engagements at pace, delivering high-quality outputs to senior stakeholders.Manage projects across multiple workstreams including separation planning, integration design, synergy assessments, and joint venture structuring.Develop and review engagement strategy, budgets, and delivery plans in collaboration with Directors/Partners.Oversee preparation of deliverables, ensuring quality and timeliness ahead of senior review.Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing trusted advisory and managing expectations.Ensure commercially focused, value-adding outcomes while effectively mitigating risks.Support business development activities including pitches, proposals, and market initiatives.Coach and mentor engagement team members, modelling strong leadership behaviours.Required Skills & ExperienceExtensive consulting experience within a Big 4, strategy house, or corporate strategy/development team.Proven track record of leading complex integration, separation, or transaction-related projects.Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to evaluate value drivers and deliver actionable recommendations.Skilled in stakeholder management, with experience engaging at C-suite level.Excellent problem-solving, structured thinking, and analytical capabilities.Strong financial and strategic understanding, with the ability to translate insights into practical solutions.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentation.Degree-level education with a strong academic track record.Why Join?This is a career-defining opportunity to work on high-impact M&A projects within a fast-growing strategy and deal advisory practice. You will collaborate with senior executives, deliver market-leading solutions, and play a key role in shaping the growth of the practice.If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for deal execution and the capability to make a tangible impact, we’d love to hear from you.