Associate Director – Deal Execution (Joint Ventures and Alliances) Location: London (hybrid) Type: Permanent, Full-Time Overview A leading global advisory firm is seeking an Associate Director to join its Joint Ventures & Alliances team within the wider Deal Execution and Strategy practice. This is a unique opportunity to work in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment, helping clients design, structure and deliver some of their most strategic and innovative partnership initiatives. You’ll join a specialist team operating across the full JV and partnership lifecycle — from early feasibility assessments through to deal structuring, negotiation and execution. The role combines engagement delivery, business development and thought leadership, offering exposure to senior stakeholders and complex, high-impact transactions. Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end Joint Venture and strategic partnership engagements, from initial concept evaluation to deal execution. Support the design, negotiation and build-out of partnership structures and commercial agreements. Oversee multidisciplinary teams including legal, tax, valuation, accounting and deal execution specialists. Contribute to business development, helping originate and secure new client engagements. Scope, budget and manage delivery of JV and alliance projects to investor-grade standards. Develop thought leadership on JV and alliance best practices. Ensure adherence to risk management and quality frameworks across all engagements. Coach, mentor and develop junior team members, providing structured feedback and leadership. Provide flexibility to support broader M&A activity (integration, separation, synergy assessment) during periods of lower JV market activity.

Skills & Experience Required

Experience designing, negotiating or delivering partnership or Joint Venture arrangements, either in industry or consulting. A strong corporate finance toolkit with the ability to support negotiation of key commercial agreements. Demonstrated experience across JV-related workstreams such as: strategic options assessments valuation and business planning deal governance end-to-end JV project management Ability to lead complex, cross-functional JV engagements. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging senior leadership. Proven capability in business development and winning advisory work. Experience overseeing multi-disciplinary engagement teams. Strong problem-solving skills, commercial acumen and analytical capability.

What’s on Offer

The opportunity to help shape and grow a high-impact JV & Alliances practice. Access to a broad range of strategic, M&A and partnership-focused engagements across multiple sectors. Hybrid working, collaborative culture and modern working environments. A firm-wide commitment to development, inclusion and career progression. The chance to work within one of the most respected advisory practices in the UK.

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