Corporate Finance, Retail, Consumer & Leisure – Director

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Deals

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

About The Role:

We are recruiting a Director to join our Retail, Consumer and Leisure Corporate Finance team, a market-leading group of sector specialists advising on high-profile mid-market transactions. You will play a central role in originating and executing deals, working with entrepreneurs, private equity and corporates across a fast-evolving, dynamic consumer landscape.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex transactions, shape client outcomes and contribute to the continued growth of a high-performing team. We are looking for an experienced dealmaker with strong commercial judgement, an established network and a track record of delivering successful transactions end-to-end.

What your days will look like:

As a Director, you will combine transaction expertise and origination leadership to drive client outcomes and the growth of the team. Your day-to-day will include:

• Building and maintaining a strong origination pipeline, identifying opportunities and leveraging your network to generate new business

• Leading end-to-end transaction execution, managing timelines, stakeholders and delivery risk

• Applying deep sector insights to shape client strategy and positioning across transactions

• Providing leadership across the team, coaching and developing junior talent, and fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture

This role is for you if:

• You have a proven track record of originating M&A transactions, ideally within the Retail, Consumer and Leisure sectors

• You have extensive end-to-end transaction experience, with an ability to execute complex deals with multiple stakeholders

• You have built and maintained senior client relationships across entrepreneurs, private equity and corporates, acting as a trusted adviser

• You lead, develop and inspire high-performing teams, providing clear direction, coaching and structured development to junior colleagues.

What you’ll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Acquisition Strategy, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Valuations, Buyouts, Capital Raising, Client Confidentiality, Client Management, Client Onboarding, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Contract Negotiation, Contractual Agreements, Corporate Development, Creativity, Data Analysis, Data Rooms, Deal Sourcing, Deal Structures, Debt Restructuring, Discounted Cash Flow Valuation, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation {+ 41 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

April 10, 2026