Associate Director, Transactions
Added 22 Aug · still live
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£70,100
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1258 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £70,100, and Dune Advisors is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 1139 (Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified., If the role is mainly managing people and budgets rather than client delivery). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
About Dune Advisors
Dune Advisors is a boutique management consultancy specialising in strategic advisory, transformation and M&A support for clients across Life Sciences, Consumer Products, Manufacturing and Infrastructure sectors. Based in London, we work closely with large global organisations to deliver high-impact change through strategy, design and implementation. As we continue to grow, we are expanding our Transactions capability and are looking for an experienced Associate Director to lead complex carve-out, integration, separation and divestment engagements from planning through to implementation.
The Role
As an Associate Director, you will take end-to-end ownership of M&A transformation engagements, leading clients through the operational complexity of integrations, separations, divestments and carve-outs. You will work across the full deal lifecycle, from operational due diligence and pre-deal planning through to Day One readiness, TSA management, Day 100 planning and standalone transition.
This is an opportunity to move beyond the slide deck: influence outcomes, implement change, and help shape the next chapter of a growing firm. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, lead high-performing teams, and play an important role in building Dune Advisors' Transactions practice.
You will be based in London, working from the office three days per week. The role may require short-term travel across London, the UK and Europe.
What You'll Do
M&A Delivery
Dune Advisors is a boutique management consultancy specialising in strategic advisory, transformation and M&A support for clients across Life Sciences, Consumer Products, Manufacturing and Infrastructure sectors. Based in London, we work closely with large global organisations to deliver high-impact change through strategy, design and implementation. As we continue to grow, we are expanding our Transactions capability and are looking for an experienced Associate Director to lead complex carve-out, integration, separation and divestment engagements from planning through to implementation.
The Role
As an Associate Director, you will take end-to-end ownership of M&A transformation engagements, leading clients through the operational complexity of integrations, separations, divestments and carve-outs. You will work across the full deal lifecycle, from operational due diligence and pre-deal planning through to Day One readiness, TSA management, Day 100 planning and standalone transition.
This is an opportunity to move beyond the slide deck: influence outcomes, implement change, and help shape the next chapter of a growing firm. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, lead high-performing teams, and play an important role in building Dune Advisors' Transactions practice.
You will be based in London, working from the office three days per week. The role may require short-term travel across London, the UK and Europe.
What You'll Do
M&A Delivery
- Lead the planning and delivery of complex carve-out, integration, separation and divestment engagements from assessment through to implementation
- Conduct operational due diligence, assessing stand-alone costs, separation complexity, operational risks, value creation opportunities and implementation requirements
- Evaluate transactions from an operational perspective, with a clear link to financial, commercial and value creation considerations
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients, tailoring advice to their transaction context, business priorities and organisational realities
- Build and leverage internal and external relationships to support business development and deepen client relationships
- Use client relationships to generate insight into client issues, priorities and opportunities
- Support the development of processes and initiatives that are key to scaling the business, including frameworks, tools, templates and thought leadership
- Help build Dune Advisors' Transactions practice by codifying best practice and strengthening our delivery approach
- Coach and develop consultants and managers, providing direction, feedback and support
- Support strategic hiring and team-building activities
What we are looking for
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university; MBA preferred
- Significant management consulting experience, ideally with recent experience in a top-tier strategy, transactions or transformation advisory firm
- Deep hands-on experience leading buy-side and sell-side carve-outs, separations, integrations and divestments across the full deal lifecycle, from diligence and perimeter definition through to Day One readiness, TSA exit and standalone operation
- Proven track record of leading complex carve-out programmes, including defining the business perimeter, mapping operational dependencies, assessing stranded cost and one-off separation costs, and shaping the future-state operating model
- Strong experience structuring Transitional Service Agreements, including service catalogues, service levels, pricing and charging mechanisms, governance, reporting, dispute resolution, exit criteria and transition timelines
- Practical experience executing TSAs after close, including managing service performance, issue escalation, dependency tracking, exit planning, service migration and handover to the standalone or integrated organisation
What Makes Dune Advisors Different
- Real impact: go beyond recommendations and see your work delivered in high-stakes M&A and transformation environments
- Trusted partnerships: work closely with senior clients as a valued advisor, not just a consultant
- High-calibre work: engage on strategic topics with a focused portfolio of leading clients
- Agile environment: work in small, fast-paced and collaborative teams with the opportunity to shape outcomes
- Growth and ownership: join at an inflection point and play a meaningful role in building the firm
- Flexibility and reward: benefit from hybrid working, competitive compensation and benefits and fast progression
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Dune Advisors holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1258 going rate of £70,100. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.