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Meraki Talent is working with an independent, owner-managed corporate finance advisory that is looking to hire a senior corporate finance professional on a permanent basis as part of the next phase of its growth.This is a hands-on execution role in a small, high-quality team. The work is mainly mid-market M&A and equity fundraising, with typical deal sizes in the £40m–£100m range, and regular exposure to larger transactions.The role:You will work closely with the owners and will be expected to run transactions end-to-end. This is not a policy or process-heavy environment, the focus is on getting deals progressed, managed properly, and closed. You will also be a senior presence in the team, helping to support and develop junior colleagues as the business grows.Day-to-day, this 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 mandatesMentoring and developing junior team membersJudgement, pace, and execution matter more here than perfect slides.Background - This role will suit someone who:Has strong experience in M&A and equity fundraisingHas a proven track record of closing deals in the tens or hundreds of millionsIs comfortable working in a lean, high-responsibility environmentCan deal directly with CEOs, founders, and investors without hand-holdingAny exposure to technology or AI-related work would be useful, as the firm continues to think about how it evolves its offering over time.Working style - You will do well here if you:Like working in an entrepreneurial setupAre comfortable with visibility and accountabilityAre commercially minded and understand how deals make money<