M&A Associate Director

Reading, England, United Kingdom

1/2/2025

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

Consulting brings together multiple teams across Transactions, Risk & Consulting, ABA, and Outsourcing to provide client-centric solutions for RSM’s current and future clients within the middle market.  Our Consulting team has a major role to play in driving forward the growth of the firm with over 1,700 people delivering almost £200m revenue.

At the heart of Consulting are the six solutions we offer our clients: business transformation, deal services, finance function support, risk and governance, forensic and investigation services, and restructuring. Our solutions create an enhanced tailored approach to support our clients in achieving their strategic goals and empower our people to make an impact and develop their own unique career path.

As part of the RSM Corporate Finance Faculty’s growth objectives, we are looking for an Associate Director to join the team. We are looking to strengthen the Corporate Finance team and grow the execution and origination capabilities and as such this role will be key in achieving our ambitions. In particular, we are looking for an experienced Associate Director to join an ambitious and growing team across the Thames Valley and South Coast.

You will lead in the execution of transactions across the client portfolio, working with junior colleagues in preparing key documentation for disposals, acquisitions and fundraising including information memoranda and business plans. You will take the lead in business development activities including outreach initiatives, involvement in the preparation of pitch documents and other marketing materials, and meeting with existing / target clients.

You'll make an impact by:

• 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 IMs, 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 of others in the team
• Leading origination capabilities
  
  
  

What we are looking for:

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you! 

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualification
• M&A experience in the order of 3-5 years PQE
• A track record of working on buy-side and sell-side, as well as finance raising
• Strong numerical, financial and modelling skills based on a well-developed understanding of financial statements
• Self-starter with energy to work long, flexible hours and to tight deadlines
• Displays high level of accuracy, diligence and integrity
• Commercially minded and a critical thinker
• Able to form relationships with wide range of people and strong team player
• Willing to travel as required
  
  
  

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Study Support
• Hybrid and Flexible working
• 27 Days Holiday with the option of purchasing additional days
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team.
  
  
  

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.