Senior Associate, M&A Advisory

Interpath is a financial advisory business with a broad range of specialisms, established to provide our professionals with an agile, independent, and conflict-free environment to excel. We support our clients in creating, defending, preserving, sustaining, and growing value through the business cycle, serving both regional SMEs and large, complex multi-national organisations.

Our three business divisions are Deals, Advisory, and Restructuring services. Our Corporate Finance business forms part of Deals alongside: Transaction Services, Valuations, Debt Advisory, Tax, and Pensions services.

Deals is the fastest growing segment of Interpath as we continue to take market share from leading accounting firms, boutiques, and banks.

We pride ourselves in being highly responsive to our clients, providing outstanding advice, and working as a seamless, cross service-line team where beneficial to our clients.

We are seeking to grow further our Corporate Finance business, particularly to build sector strength.

As a Senior Associate in our Corporate Finance (M&A) Advisory team, you will play a key role in the origination and execution of M&A transactions across various industries. Working closely with senior team members, you will contribute to each stage of the transaction process – from initial pitch and financial analysis to deal structuring and execution.

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile transactions ranging from £20m to £200m in Enterprise Value. You will advise business owners, corporate executives and private equity investors, gaining exposure to complex deal negotiations, financial analysis, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our clients’ success and the firm’s growth.

The ideal candidate will have an understanding and experience of the M&A process, financial analysis and deal structuring.

Key Accountabilities:

• Assist project leads in managing client engagements throughout the M&A process, ensuring a high level of client satisfaction and delivery of exceptional outcomes.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key clients, understanding their business objectives and advising on their M&A strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the firm, including Transaction Services, Debt Advisory, and Restructuring, to maximise value for clients and provide integrated solutions.
• Assist in identifying and developing new routes to market by conducting market research, analysing industry trends, and providing insights on potential opportunities.
• Contribute to the creation and refinement of marketing materials, such as pitch books, case studies, and sector thought leadership, to effectively communicate the team’s proposition to target audiences.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, promoting professional development and growth within the team.
• Stay informed about market developments, industry best practices, and regulatory changes affecting M&A transactions.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in financial or advisory institutions, with at least 1 year of direct M&A transaction experience preferred.
• Relevant backgrounds could include corporate finance, audit, transaction services, and valuations at a renowned accounting or advisory firm; investment banking, corporate development/in-house M&A or private equity.
• Preferred qualifications: ACA, ACCA, CFA, or other relevant professional certifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with experience in or aptitude for financial modeling and valuation techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with financial databases such as Capital IQ is desirable.
• Strong work ethic, effective project management and organisational skills, keen attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving with the ability to multitask.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients, peers and other industry contacts.

• Private Healthcare Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Pension Plans
• Discretionary Bonus
• Life Assurance
• Hybrid Working
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Programme - Counselling