Manager - Corporate Finance - Special Situations M&A

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager in Corporate Finance specializing in Special Situations M&A to join our team in London. In this pivotal role, you will lead projects, manage client relationships, and provide strategic advice on complex mergers and acquisitions in challenging circumstances. Your expertise will drive value creation and enhance…

Join FRP Advisory as an Assistant Manager in our Corporate Finance team, focusing on Special Situations M&A. This role is ideal for professionals looking to leverage their expertise in managing complex financial transactions and restructuring processes. You will work closely with senior management and clients, providing strategic insights and fostering client relationships.

Join Interpath Advisory, a rapidly expanding international advisory firm renowned for its expertise in financial restructuring and special situations. We provide innovative solutions to complex challenges faced by global businesses, investors, and stakeholders in times of adversity.Our commitment to delivering exceptional, conflict-free advisory services distinguishes us in the industry. With our dynamic and diverse teams, we blend specialist technical knowledge with extensive sector experience across various service lines.Since our inception in 2021, we have established a strong presence across the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, Spain, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Barbados, and Hong Kong. By 2030, we aspire to become one of the world's foremost advisory firms with a comprehensive global footprint.We are currently seeking an Assistant Manager to join our Financial Restructuring & Special Situations Group (SSG). This team plays a crucial role in providing top-tier advisory services to Corporates, Lenders, Investors, and other stakeholders during high-stakes distressed situations.This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact by collaborating closely with our clients to navigate intricate challenges in a fast-paced environment. The SSG team is involved in various service lines, including:Lead financial advisoryShort-term liquidity and crisis cash managementBusiness plan assessment, challenge, and analysisIndependent Business Reviews (IBRs)Identification and assessment of strategic optionsStakeholder stabilization and managementContingency planningDistressed asset mergers and acquisitions advice, including buy/sell-side diligence

What You Will Be DoingWe are seeking a highly skilled Corporate Finance Director to propel the growth of our Financial Services Corporate Finance practice. In this influential leadership position, you will be essential in nurturing client relationships, identifying new business prospects, and providing top-notch advisory services within the mid-market financial services sector.Your Key ResponsibilitiesClient Leadership & DeliveryManage and cultivate key client relationships, ensuring exceptional service throughout the engagement process.Deliver proactive advisory services that align with our Conduct Risk framework and uphold our Exceptional Advisor standards.Supervise the execution of mandates, guaranteeing that work is completed by suitably skilled and senior team members.Serve as a trusted advisor, offering deep insights into FS Corporate Finance, particularly in mid-market M&A, fundraising, capital advisory, and strategic transactions.Driving GrowthTake a leading role in expanding our Financial Services Corporate Finance offerings within the mid-market.Strengthen relationships with current and potential clients, identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.Enhance the firm’s market reputation and contribute to strategic commercial decisions.Leadership, People & DevelopmentInspire and develop your team in accordance with our Exceptional Leader expectations.Uphold the highest standards of technical, professional, and commercial competence while aiding the development of these skills in others.

About NextStep NextStep connects experienced consulting professionals with career opportunities using advanced matching technology. We partner with innovative companies across industries to place talent where it counts. This Corporate Finance Manager role sits within our network, supporting one of our key clients. About the Client Our client is a leading infrastructure investment group based in London. Their portfolio spans energy transition, transportation, and social infrastructure, with backing from institutional investors such as pension funds and sovereign wealth funds. The team operates with a lean structure and is known for disciplined capital allocation and analytical rigor. The corporate finance group is essential to balance sheet management, investor relations, and capital market activities, working closely with the CFO. Role Overview The Corporate Finance Manager partners directly with the CFO to manage core finance operations. Responsibilities include capital structure optimization, financial reporting, and investor communications. The position calls for technical financial expertise and strong communication skills. Independence and sound judgment are important, as many assignments are complex and sensitive. This is a visible role with room for career growth. Main Responsibilities Help manage the group’s capital structure, including debt facilities, refinancing, and covenant compliance. Prepare financial reports, board materials, and investor communications that clearly present the group’s financial position and results. Lead the annual report process and interim reporting, working closely with legal, tax, and external auditors. Build and maintain financial models for group analysis, such as liquidity forecasts, debt capacity, and return attribution. Support investor relations by preparing for LP meetings, maintaining data rooms, and responding to investor questions. Keep current on capital markets, financing structures, and regulatory changes relevant to the group. Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, reporting, and governance within corporate finance. Requirements Proven experience in corporate finance or a related area. Strong analytical and detail-oriented mindset. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities. Experience with financial modeling and reporting. Compensation Salary: £90,000 - £115,000 plus bonus. Location London.

We are on the lookout for a Corporate M&A Attorney to collaborate with a diverse range of clients from various sectors at Axiom. This is an exciting opportunity to engage with high-profile M&A transactions and provide valuable legal insights.Key Responsibilities:Provide expert legal counsel on a wide array of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, disposals, restructurings, flotations, takeovers, joint ventures, and private equity transactions, ensuring strategic guidance throughout the entire transaction lifecycle.Facilitate transaction structuring, conduct due diligence, assess risks, and oversee execution while collaborating with stakeholders to achieve commercially advantageous outcomes.Draft, negotiate, and review a variety of corporate documents such as share purchase agreements, ancillary documents, disclosure letters, confidentiality agreements, engagement letters, offering memoranda, and joint venture agreements.Lead negotiations with counterparties, providing insights on critical contractual clauses, transaction mechanics, warranties, indemnities, and completion processes while preparing concise summaries for senior stakeholders.Offer guidance on corporate governance matters, including board processes and shareholder arrangements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.

About Aptura AIAptura AI specializes in developing domain-specific artificial intelligence systems tailored for regulated sectors, including finance. By integrating cutting-edge models with insights from industry experts, we aim to revolutionize the way AI operates in finance, healthcare, and legal contexts. Our leadership team boasts experience from esteemed firms such as Lazard and Partners Group, with operations spanning both London and San Francisco. We collaborate with AI research labs and specialized companies to enhance the reasoning capabilities of our models.The OpportunityThis fellowship is crafted for individuals eager to leverage advanced financial training within pioneering AI environments.Your work will be positioned at the nexus of:· Corporate finance and investment analysis· Financial modeling and valuation· Evaluation of AI systems and model behaviorYour ResponsibilitiesYou will collaborate closely with Aptura's founders, finance experts, and machine learning teams on initiatives that influence the performance of advanced AI systems in financial contexts. Typical tasks include:Building and validating financial models: Create Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) models, comparable company analyses, precedent transaction analyses, leveraged buyout (LBO) scenarios, and credit assessments, which will serve as benchmarks for evaluating AI systems.Assessing financial reasoning quality: Analyze outputs generated by models to identify logical errors, incorrect assumptions, flawed methodologies, or misinterpretations of the market that a seasoned analyst would detect.Developing decision frameworks: Convert the thought processes of finance professionals regarding trade-offs, uncertainties, and scenario analyses into structured frameworks for testing model efficacy.Creating robust evaluation tasks: Assist in defining financial problems that distinguish high-quality model reasoning from subpar reasoning across areas such as mergers & acquisitions (M&A), debt structuring, earnings analysis, and capital allocation.Conducting human-model comparisons: Compare AI-driven analyses with human expert approaches to pinpoint gaps in model context, incorrect assumptions, or unsupported conclusions.Collaborating with research and ML teams: Work cross-departmentally to enhance prompts, refine task designs, and improve the reliability of finance-specific model behaviors.

About CFGI:Founded in 2000 by former Big 4 professionals, Corporate Finance Group, Inc. (CFGI) stands as a prominent leader in the industry, equipped to adeptly navigate the complexities of modern accounting, reporting, compliance, and tax regulations. Our team comprises top-tier professionals with extensive public accounting experience, enabling CFGI to address a diverse range of client needs without the limitations of auditor independence. We pride ourselves on offering clients an exceptional blend of integrity, adaptability, innovative solutions, and profound tax technical proficiency. Our clientele includes not only global, market-leading publicly traded companies, but also privately held, early-stage, and venture-backed emerging enterprises. At CFGI, we strongly emphasize a culture of continuous learning, fostering teamwork, and rewarding professional excellence. We provide a flexible career progression model that presents various challenging opportunities throughout your career. In 2022, CFGI proudly inaugurated its London office, marking its first expansion outside of the US, and achieved remarkable revenue in its inaugural year of operations, primarily through our accounting advisory services. In January 2023, we established our UK tax practice, with our UK tax partner eager to build a high-caliber team of tax professionals dedicated to expanding our tax services and delivering exceptional, differentiated client experiences. Position Summary:CFGI is in search of a highly driven Tax Managing Director to spearhead our UK M&A tax services. Our unique client portfolio, ranging from venture and private equity-backed privately held companies to global FTSE 500 enterprises, offers a distinctive environment for ambitious self-starters to advance and enrich their careers. This role will report directly to the Partner-in-Charge of Tax and necessitates a comprehensive understanding of taxation concerning strategic private equity and corporate transactions throughout the mergers and acquisitions cycle. Our Transactions Tax specialists offer an array of services, including tax due diligence reviews (both buy-side and sell-side), advisory services related to private equity and similar structures, vendor assistance, and management tax planning. The successful candidate will collaborate with various business lines, service providers, and fellow tax professionals to fulfill their responsibilities. Initially, tax-related responsibilities will not occupy 100% of the executive’s time, as they will also engage in additional tasks such as:· Interviewing and recruiting new members for the tax team under their supervision.· Business development and client relationship management.

Join Aptura AI as a Corporate Finance FellowAt Aptura AI, we are pioneering the development of advanced AI systems tailored for the finance sector and other regulated industries. Our team, comprised of seasoned professionals from Lazard and Partners Group, operates from our bases in London and San Francisco. We collaborate with various AI labs and specialized companies to revolutionize the way AI models interpret and execute financial, healthcare, and legal processes.Your RoleThis fellowship is uniquely designed for individuals eager to merge robust financial acumen with cutting-edge AI technologies.In this role, you will focus on:Financial Model Development: Create and validate real-world financial models and tasks such as DCF, comparable company analyses, precedent transactions, LBO cases, and credit assessments that will serve as expert benchmarks for AI systems.Quality Analysis of Financial Reasoning: Scrutinize model outputs to identify logical flaws, incorrect assumptions, and methodological errors that a trained financial analyst would typically recognize.Framework Design: Develop structured decision-making frameworks reflecting the thought processes of finance professionals regarding trade-offs, uncertainty, and scenario analysis, which can be utilized for model performance evaluations.Evaluation Task Creation: Define financial problems that effectively distinguish robust model reasoning from weaker interpretations across various subjects, including M&A, debt structuring, earnings analysis, and capital allocation.Human-Model Comparisons: Conduct comparative analyses of AI-generated outcomes against those of human experts to identify gaps in context, flawed assumptions, or unsupported conclusions.Collaborative Efforts: Engage with research and ML teams to refine prompts, enhance task designs, and improve the reliability of finance-specific model outcomes.

Pension Insurance Corporation ("PIC") secures retirement incomes by carefully managing risk, assets, and liabilities. The company’s mission is to protect the pensions of policyholders now and in the future. PIC operates with clear objectives and builds its culture around resilience, adaptability, and loyalty. Role overview The Finance department at PIC is seeking an Actuary based in London. This position works closely with the Head of Origination Business Partnering to keep pricing strategies competitive and aligned with the balance sheet. The Actuary collaborates with teams across the business to analyze new transactions, identify potential challenges early, and suggest practical solutions. A central responsibility is ensuring that liabilities and reinsurance within the Matching Adjustment (MA) portfolio meet eligibility requirements, and structuring deals to address any ineligible components. What you will do Assess Matching Adjustment ("MA") eligibility for new pension schemes and reinsurance transactions, supporting deal teams in structuring compliant solutions. Review and challenge pricing for new transactions, including unique features, to confirm alignment with PIC’s balance sheet and risk profile. Calculate potential balance sheet impacts for upcoming deals. Support the onboarding process for new Bulk Purchase Annuity (BPA) and reinsurance deals, ensuring key features are communicated within Finance. Collaborate with Origination, Legal, Actuarial, Risk, and Operations teams to support new business and contribute to ad hoc projects. Assist the Business Partnering team with Investment Business Partnering and Matching Adjustment fund management as required. Review and enhance processes and frameworks to improve commercial viability, efficiency, and risk management. Take responsibility for personal development in technical actuarial skills and broader areas such as self-awareness and relationship management. Stay current on industry trends, market changes, regulatory developments, and best practices in Origination and BPA by attending seminars and sharing knowledge.

Position: Sales Enablement ManagerLocation: London, UKAbout LRN:LRN is the premier ethics and compliance SaaS provider globally, guiding over 30 million individuals annually through intricate regional and international regulatory frameworks while fostering ethical, responsible workplace cultures. With a diverse clientele exceeding 3,000 organizations across the US, EMEA, APAC, and Latin America—including some of the world's most esteemed and successful brands—LRN is proud to be a long-term partner in mitigating organizational risks and enhancing principled performance.Recognized as one of Inc Magazine’s 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies, LRN is revolutionizing the approach organizations take in translating values into actions. Our cutting-edge platform integrates user-friendly design, mobile accessibility, comprehensive analytics, and industry benchmarks—empowering organizations to confidently create, manage, deliver, and audit ethics and compliance programs. Leveraging a unique combination of technology, education, and expert guidance, LRN assists companies in transforming their values into tangible behaviors and leadership practices that yield enduring competitive advantages.About the Role:Have you ever envisioned being the person who decides which training materials are developed for a product launch? This role is designed to operationalize and scale Go-To-Market (GTM) enablement across our global sales team and support our EMEA and APAC regions with sales enablement.You will be instrumental in facilitating GTM product and feature launches in accordance with established practices and standards. This encompasses documentation, facilitation, and structural development. You'll devise and implement enablement strategies that equip sales representatives with the knowledge of the product, its features and benefits, and the most effective messaging techniques.Your initial focus will be on auditing and enhancing our existing product enablement ecosystem—including content, training, and delivery methods—followed by taking ownership of GTM enablement for new product launches and initiatives.In your early months, you will collaborate closely with Revenue Operations leadership to jointly deliver enablement programs. As you acclimate, you will assume full responsibility for enablement delivery for the APAC region, aligning with APAC working hours, and play a pivotal role in ensuring consistent, high-quality execution across the globe.This is a builder role. You won’t inherit a perfectly organized system; you will contribute to its creation with your creativity and innovations.Responsibilities:Lead the execution of GTM enablement (core responsibility)Collaborate with product, marketing, and commercial strategy teams to translate launches into actionable enablement plansCreate and deliver the necessary training, content, and tools for successful GTM executionEnsure clear understanding and consistent application of messaging, positioning, and sales motions

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Finance Accountant to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing insightful financial analysis to inform strategic decisions.Your expertise in finance will be critical in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and collaborating with various departments to enhance financial efficiency.

About TransPerfectEstablished in 1992, TransPerfect stands as the premier provider of language and AI-enabled business solutions, with a presence in over 100 cities globally. Our mission is to empower international growth by delivering multilingual, technology-driven solutions tailored for organizations across diverse sectors, including life sciences, legal, financial services, media, and technology.Position OverviewThe Vice President of Corporate Development is a pivotal executive role that reports directly to the COO and collaborates closely with the SVP of Corporate Development. This position is responsible for spearheading the company’s diversification strategy through buy-side acquisitions, overseeing comprehensive due diligence, integration planning, and operational refinement.This role seamlessly integrates strategic foresight, M&A execution leadership, and financial planning and analysis expertise to ensure that capital deployment, acquisition integration, and performance management initiatives yield significant enterprise value. The VP of Corporate Development will work in close partnership with executive leadership, Finance, Legal, HR, and leaders of global business units to foster sustainable and scalable growth.Core ResponsibilitiesCorporate Development & Buy-Side AcquisitionsLead the complete buy-side M&A execution process, including target evaluation, valuation, due diligence, and deal closure.Create sophisticated financial models.Design transaction structures that optimize capital efficiency, tax positioning, and risk management.Negotiate purchase agreements, working capital adjustments, and more.Deliver investment presentations and financial impact analyses to executive leadership.2. Financial & Accounting Leadership (M&A Focus)Manage accounting and financial due diligence for international targets.Conduct Quality of Earnings (QoE) assessments and working capital evaluations.Ensure accurate valuation of intangible assets, goodwill recognition, and impairment testing.Oversee financial consolidation and alignment of accounting policies post-acquisition.Collaborate with auditors and advisors to ensure compliance in financial reporting.3. Post-Merger Integration & Business OptimizationFacilitate the financial and operational integration of acquired entities.Establish KPI frameworks and financial dashboards to monitor synergy realization.Promote margin enhancement and cost optimization initiatives across business units.Standardize internal controls, reporting structures, and ERP integration.

Role overview ASOS is hiring a Manager of Special Projects based in London. This role leads the planning, execution, and completion of projects that support operational improvements and strategic goals. The position works closely with teams across the business to deliver results on high-impact initiatives. What you will do Oversee special projects from initial planning through to delivery Coordinate with multiple departments to align on objectives and timelines Ensure projects meet targets for quality, budget, and schedule Support operational excellence by identifying and implementing process improvements

Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) is dedicated to providing secure retirement incomes through proficient risk management, exceptional asset and liability management, and outstanding customer service. Our mission is to ensure the timely payment of pensions to our current and future policyholders. We accomplish this by establishing strategic company-wide objectives and fostering a healthy culture grounded in our core values: Resilience, Adaptability, and Loyalty.Role OverviewThe Accounting & Finance Control team is undergoing a pivotal transition as it gears up for the 2026 Business-as-usual (BAU) operations while integrating with our new majority shareholder, the Athora Group. This position is designed to enhance the team’s capacity, ensuring all BAU and Group commitments are met promptly and to exceptional standards.The Senior Finance Accountant is a vital mid-level role within our Accounting and Financial Control team, offering an opportunity to join a growing financial services firm that values collaboration and excellence. This role is pivotal in supporting the team during the integration into the new Group framework. As a Senior Finance Accountant, you will assist the Senior Financial Accounting Manager (Insurance & Investments) in various areas of insurance and investment accounting.Utilize your well-rounded knowledge and experience to handle accounting and consolidation activities related to IFRS17, Solvency II, and Bermudan Regulatory reporting.We expect our company values to be reflected in the performance and delivery of every role.Key Responsibilities for the Senior Finance Accountant:Manage the delivery of IFRS17 month-end reporting, including overseeing the RiskIntegrity process runs.Perform various accounting tasks, including transactions, journals, reconciliations, data entry, and providing comprehensive support for the Group’s general ledger and financial records, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and cash flows, while liaising with Actuaries on technical provisions and solvency calculations.Develop and prepare standardized templates for integration activities, updating IFRS, Solvency, and EBS/BMA trial balances, as well as Insurance and Investment-related financial statement disclosures.Analyze and derive insights into both current and new Group results, leveraging this knowledge to enhance understanding across PIC.Maintain communication with various teams within PIC regarding business changes and transactions, including new business, reinsurance, and claims management.Identify and develop effective solutions to streamline processes and enhance reporting accuracy.

Join ASOS PLC as a Finance Manager in our London office, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategies of one of the leading online fashion retailers. In this exciting position, you will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business decisions.

Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) is committed to providing secure retirement incomes through meticulous risk management, superior asset and liability management, and outstanding customer service. Our mission is to ensure that we fulfill the pension promises made to our current and future policyholders. We achieve this by establishing strategic company-wide objectives and fostering a robust culture rooted in our PIC Values: Resilience, Adaptability, and Loyalty.As an Actuarial Analyst, you will embark on a dynamic journey through our Finance department, engaging with diverse teams via our rotation program. You will begin your rotation in the Actuarial Reporting team, gaining invaluable experience and insights into various aspects of our finance operations. Moreover, we are dedicated to supporting your professional growth as you pursue your actuarial qualification with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA).Your Key Responsibilities:Assist in the preparation of internal monthly reports and analyses, including year-end and half-year reports.Contribute to the development of information used in hedging, forecasting, and planning.Identify and implement enhancements to the reporting processes.Ensure adherence to controls and reviews, promptly addressing any issues with senior team members.Maintain up-to-date documentation.Support the Head of Actuarial Reporting with ad hoc actuarial investigations and projects as required.Following your time in the Actuarial Reporting team, you may rotate through various teams, including Automation & Insight, Capital, MA and Investment Business Partnering, Stress and Scenario Testing, Actuarial Modelling & Data, Financial Planning and Analysis, and Origination Business Partnering.

Join Shawbrook Bank as the Director of Corporate Leverage, where you will play a pivotal role in steering our structured lending initiatives. In this high-impact position, you will leverage your extensive experience to develop and implement strategies that drive growth and enhance our market presence.As a leader in our Structured Lending department, you will oversee a team committed to delivering exceptional results, while fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence.

Join our dynamic PIC Change Delivery team as a skilled Project Manager specializing in Finance transformation. This pivotal role will place you at the center of finance-related projects, where you will lead high-impact, outcome-focused changes within complex financial reporting, actuarial, and regulatory frameworks.The ideal candidate will possess a proven background in finance transformation projects, including expertise in IFRS17, actuarial model modifications, finance system implementations, and regulatory reporting. You will demonstrate exceptional governance skills, meticulous follow-through, and superior stakeholder engagement.In collaboration with finance leaders, actuarial teams, external vendors, and consulting partners, you will drive changes that are well-managed, sustainable, and aligned with PIC’s strategic goals.

Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) is dedicated to ensuring secure retirement incomes through exceptional risk management and proficient asset and liability management, complemented by outstanding customer service. We are committed to fulfilling our mission to provide pensions for our current and future policyholders by establishing strategic objectives across the company and fostering a culture rooted in our core values: Resilience, Adaptability, and Loyalty.We are seeking a Debt Origination Associate to join our PIC Capital department, which is part of our broader private asset origination business operating in multiple private markets.The Debt Origination team plays a vital role in our business's success by sourcing, structuring, and investing in off-benchmark investment grade debt, with over £12 billion invested in the last decade across sectors such as structured finance, social housing, higher education, infrastructure, renewable energy, and various public sectors.In this dynamic role, you will assist in the origination and execution of investment-grade private debt opportunities across diverse sectors, with a particular emphasis on Public Finance and Corporates.Key Responsibilities of the Debt Origination Associate:Assist in sourcing, analyzing, pricing, and structuring investment-grade private debt opportunities across various sectors compatible with an insurance company's long-dated liabilities, focusing primarily on Public Finance and Corporates.Conduct comprehensive financial analysis and due diligence on potential investment opportunities under the guidance of senior team members. This involves initial deal screening, assessment of key risks and mitigation strategies, pricing and relative value analysis, financial performance review, and evaluation of commercial terms and legal documents.Prepare in-depth credit papers that incorporate the analysis and due diligence performed, outlining the investment rationale, and present these findings to Credit and Investment Committees with oversight from senior colleagues.Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Credit Research, ALM, Market Solutions, Legal, Risk, Responsible Investing, and Finance Actuarial, ensuring their involvement in new deals and a comprehensive understanding of investments.Support the review and scrutiny of all pertinent due diligence documentation to ensure the transaction risks are well-documented and understood.Stay informed about industry trends, market developments, and regulatory changes in the private debt sector by attending industry seminars and sharing relevant articles.Collaborate with the broader Debt Origination function on live transactions.