Associate Director, Transaction Services

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The Associate Director will lead financial and vendor due diligence engagements for technology sector clients, manage senior client relationships, and mentor junior team members. This full‑time London‑based role blends transaction advisory expertise with business development for a fast‑growing advisory firm.

Role Snapshot

• Lead financial and vendor due diligence
• Analyse quality of earnings and net working capital
• Identify debt‑like items and assess forecasts
• Manage senior client relationships
• Mentor managers, associates and analysts
• Drive business development for technology practice
• Oversee end‑to‑end transaction lifecycle

Must-Have Requirements

• Financial Due Diligence
• Vendor Due Diligence
• Quality of Earnings analysis
• Net Working Capital assessment
• Debt‑like items identification
• Client relationship management
• Presentation & communication
• Transaction Services
• Bachelor's degree

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Technology transaction experience
• Chartered Accountant qualification
• Business development
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Team orientation

Work Setup

• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Work mode: ONSITE
• Employment type: Full-Time

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Salary range
• Remote eligibility
• Relocation
• Notice period
• Travel
• Security clearance
• Coding test
• Portfolio
• GitHub
• Writing sample
• Cover letter

What You'll Likely Work On

• Prepare and deliver Financial Due Diligence (FDD) and Vendor Due Diligence (VDD) reports
• Evaluate Quality of Earnings to surface extraordinary income and costs
• Analyse and benchmark Net Working Capital trends
• Identify balance‑sheet and off‑balance‑sheet debt‑like items
• Critically assess target forecasts, highlighting risks and opportunities
• Lead client meetings and serve as primary contact for due diligence engagements
• Build and strengthen client relationships while mentoring junior staff
• Support business development and expand the Technology sector practice

Good Fit If You Have

• Prior experience on technology‑focused transactions
• Chartered Accountant or similar professional qualification
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset and strong team orientation