Assistant Manager/Manager - Deal Origination

Location: 110 Cannon Street, London, EC4N 6EU, England, United Kingdom; on-site

Company

National UK business advisory firm providing corporate finance, debt advisory, forensic, financial, restructuring, and real estate advisory services through offices across the UK, Isle of Man, and Cyprus.

What you will do

• Monitor and analyse the market to identify themes, angles, and business opportunities.
• Map relevant and interesting sectors.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, potential clients, targets, and intermediaries.
• Work with Corporate Finance and Debt Advisory partners and directors to support new business objectives.
• Lead origination projects from start to finish and manage the pipeline across targets and projects.
• Drive efficiency and continuous improvement within the origination team while sharing market intelligence.

Requirements

• Experience in deal origination, corporate finance, private equity, or business development.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify market opportunities and assess financial viability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport across all levels.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working with CRM systems and understanding of GDPR compliance.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong self-motivation and the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively.

Nice to have

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Values straightforward, confident, pragmatic, and approachable professional advice.
• Commitment to sustainability, long-term stakeholder relationships, and reducing environmental impact.
• Inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace with an Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Learning and development programmes supporting employees’ career growth.
• Focus on long-term client relationships and practical, tangible outcomes.