M&A Associate Director - Transaction Solutions - Manchester or Leeds

Job Description

M&A Associate Director – Transaction Solutions – Manchester or Leeds, UK

Can you bring an outstanding combination of organisational skills, an ability to build strong personal relationships and experience with law, finance or tax in your current role or education to a role within our prestigious AMATS team?

Are you a dynamic self-starter with a thirst to be part of a high performing team which values the contribution of all team members?

If so, then we'd love to hear from you in connection with this exciting opportunity supporting our strong growth strategy as we adopt and embrace technology and other innovative practices in our existing business model ! Based in a flagship Regional office, this role comes with hybrid working practices.

## [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is in the business of better decisions

At [Employer hidden], we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

## What the day will look like

• Leading day to day delivery of broking placements – including client and insurer engagement, preparation of insurer submissions, drafting of client reports, project managing the underwriting process, and handling policy binding
• Supervise post transaction handling of invoicing and collating post-deal marketing collateral.
• Manage collaborator relationships (with client and adviser relationships being key to business generation).
• Attend external networking events, conferences, and seminars and contribute to business development efforts.
• Boost understanding of the broader AMATS capabilities to effectively connect with collaborators.

## How this opportunity is different

We advise clients across a broad range of transactions, including buy- and sell-side deals, carve‑outs, distressed M&A, and secondary market transactions. Our work spans both UK domestic and international mandates, covering the full valuation spectrum—from complex, multi‑billion‑pound transactions to sub‑£50m mid‑market deals.

As an Associate Director, you’ll have significant scope for career progression and play a key role in the next phase of growth of [Employer hidden]’s Mid‑Market M&A capability. In the short term, the role sits within the Transaction Solutions team, with longer‑term opportunities across the wider AMATS division.

More broadly, as a global organisation, [Employer hidden] offers outstanding career opportunities for high‑performing talent—both within the UK and internationally.

## Skills and experience that will lead to success

• W&I / Tax / or general Transaction Services experience from within Audit / Accountancy / Legal or other analogous industries.
• Working relationships/connections with the M&A advisory/private equity community in the local market
• Project management responsibility within current or previous roles.
• Experience in developing and managing relationships (internal and/or external) and attending networking events.
• Experience in producing written outputs and strong attention to detail.

## How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at [Employer hidden]. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at [Employer hidden], you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

[Employer hidden] values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. [Employer hidden] is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

[Employer hidden] provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email [contact hidden]