Associate Director – Corporate Finance / M&A
Dublin | Hybrid | Permanent
Boutique Financial Advisory Firm
A high-performing corporate finance advisory firm is seeking an experienced
Associate Director
to join its Dublin-based team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to play a lead role in
M&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 a
Partner 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 transactions
* Day-to-day management of deal execution and client communication
* Development and review of financial models and presentations
* Support strategic decision-making and commercial analysis
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive transaction success
* Contribute to business development and pitch preparation
Candidate Requirements:
* Minimum 5 years' experience
in financial services – ideally in corporate finance, transaction services, or private equity
* Strong technical accounting knowledge and commercial acumen
* Proven ability to
multi-task
and manage complex projects under tight deadlines
* Advanced proficiency in
Excel (modelling)
and
PowerPoint
* Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills and a client-first mindset
* Highly motivated, with a track record of ownership and delivery
What's on Offer:
* Join a lean, collaborative team with significant exposure to senior decision-makers
* Diverse and challenging deal flow across sectors
* Performance-based annual discretionary bonus
based on individual and firm performance
* Career progression in a growing advisory platform
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