Associate Director – Corporate Finance / M&ADublin | Hybrid | PermanentBoutique Financial Advisory FirmA high-performing corporate finance advisory firm is seeking an experiencedAssociate Directorto join its Dublin-based team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to play a lead role inM&A and funding transactions, working closely with senior leadership and high-profile clients.Role Overview:As an Associate Director, you will be a key member of a lean, agile 3-person team, working directly with aPartner and an Analyst. You will lead transaction execution across M&A (approx. 75%) and funding deals, managing client relationships, overseeing deliverables, and ensuring successful deal outcomes.Key Responsibilities:End-to-end project management of M&A and capital raising transactionsDay-to-day management of deal execution and client communicationDevelopment and review of financial models and presentationsSupport strategic decision-making and commercial analysisCollaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive transaction successContribute to business development and pitch preparationCandidate Requirements:Minimum 5 years' experience in financial services – ideally in corporate finance, transaction services, or private equityStrong technical accounting knowledge and commercial acumenProven ability to multi-task and manage complex projects under tight deadlinesAdvanced proficiency in Excel (modelling) and PowerPointConfident communicator with strong interpersonal skills and a client-first mindsetHighly motivated, with a track record of ownership and deliveryWhat's on Offer:Join a lean, collaborative team with significant exposure to senior decision-makersDiverse and challenging deal flow across sectorsPerformance-based annual discretionary bonus based on individual and firm performanceCareer progression in a growing advisory platformIf you are interested in this role please contact me directly on or