The Curve Group
Corporate Finance Director - Clear path to Partner

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Corporate Finance Director - Clear Route to Partner
£120k–£150k base + bonus
You’re already originating work, leading deals and operating with senior clients.
The next step should be Partner.
This is an opportunity to join an established international M&A business as a Corporate Finance Director, with a clear route to Partner and equity based on performance.
The Manchester office already has an experienced team, execution capability, and central marketing support in place.
You’re not being asked to build from nothing.
You’ll focus on originating mandates, leading client relationships, and growing the firm’s presence across Manchester and the North West.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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What stands out:
- Clear, performance-led route to Partner
- Equity participation at Partner level
- Established Manchester team and execution support
- Strong European buyer and investor network
- Central marketing and lead generation
- Scope to shape the continued growth of the Manchester business
They’re looking for:
- An established Corporate Finance Director or Senior Director
- Solid M&A or Lead Advisory experience
- Strong lower mid-market deal credentials
- Evidence of personally originating mandates
- Established relationships across Manchester and the North West
- Someone ready to take ownership of a revenue number and progress to Partner


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