A leading independent, corporate advisory and investment Boutique, is looking for an ambitious Associate Director to join their team in Central London.
The Associate Director will be client focused and heavily involved in key transactions. You will advise stakeholders from a stellar, retained client base from day one whilst coordinating wider marketing and business development efforts. Occupying a central position at the heart of the team you will also oversee junior members and provide invaluable mentoring and coaching.
Associate Director Key Responsibilities:
- Managing a portfolio of retained AIM-quoted corporate clients;
- Primary/secondary lead on AIM IPOs, listings on the standard segment of the LSE, assistance with M&A transactions, likely involving the use of the Takeover Code;
- Completing work to a high standard for senior personnel review;
- Overseeing KYC and AIM related due diligence activities;
- Determining and delegating work to junior team members, providing coaching where necessary, and quality assuring work;
- Participating in key meetings with clients and other professional advisors;
- Interacting with regulatory supervisory bodies (AIM Regulation, The Takeover Panel, UKLA/FCA etc) as necessary;
- Identifying and progressing new business opportunities/initiatives
Candidate Requirements:
- Degree educated to a minimum of 2:1 standard;
- ACA or CFA Qualified/PQ or a qualified lawyer with experience undertaking public markets / corporate transactions;
- Ideally, 5 - 7 years’ experience post university with 4+ years in a nominated adviser practice;
- AIM Qualified Executive or close to having sufficient relevant experience
- Experience leading relevant transactions under the AIM Rules;
- Strong technical skills and advanced numeracy;
- Strong communication skills both written and oral
- Demonstrable aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis;
- Excellent organisational and problem solving skills;
- Strong attention to detail, leadership skills and work ethic.
The business operates a relatively flat organisational structure and therefore the Associate Director will be a self star with a high degree of initiative and the ability to excel in a fast paced, entrepreneurial, challenging work environment.
This constitutes an excellent opportunity for an impressive individual looking for a role where they can make a mark and deliver meaningful change, whilst working within a growing and very successful business.
Select benefits include:
- Highly Competitive Salary £70,000 - £90,000 per annum
- Excellent flexibility (between being office based and working remotely)
- Continuous Professional Development