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Meraki Talent is working with an independent, owner-managed corporate finance advisory that is looking to bring in an interim senior corporate finance professional to help with deal execution during a busy period.This is a hands-on role in a small, high-quality team. The work is mainly mid-market M&A and equity fundraising, with deal sizes typically in the £40m–£100m range, and some exposure to larger transactions.The role:You will work directly with the owners and will be expected to run deals end-to-end. This is very much an execution role, getting transactions progressed, managed, and closed. You will also be a senior presence in the team and provide day-to-day support to more junior colleagues.Responsibilities will include:Leading M&A and equity fundraising transactionsRunning deal processes with minimal supervisionBeing client-facing and representing the firm confidentlyManaging advisers, investors, and counterpartiesSupporting pitches and helping win new workMentoring and developing junior team membersThis is not a process-heavy environment. Pace, judgement, and delivery matter more than perfection.Background - This role will suit someone who:Has solid experience in M&A and equity fundraisingHas closed deals and is a strong executorIs comfortable working in a lean, high-responsibility teamCan deal directly with CEOs, founders, and investorsAny exposure to technology or AI-related work would be a bonus, as the firm continues to think about how it evolves its offering.What’s on offer: Real responsibility and autonomyGood quality, high-value transactionsDirect access to decision-makersVery little bureaucracyThe role is interim to start, with the potential to become permanent. The key requirement right now is someone who can add value immediately.</