Walker Lovell
Corporate Finance Partner
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Partner (Regional) - Corporate Finance (M&A)
Location: London (with regional coverage)
Travel: Regional travel required
Working pattern: Hybrid (London office 1 day per week)
Compensation: Strong base + transparent, uncapped commission structure
Monetise your regional network on a platform that supports consistent lower mid-market deal flow - without £1m+ fee pressure
This is an opportunity for an established M&A partner to leverage an existing regional network within a well-built platform, without minimum fee thresholds or internal deal restrictions.
You’ll remain regionally focused, with full access to centralised execution, brand support, and a collaborative partner group.
Package & Benefits
- Strong base + uncapped commission linked to origination and delivery
- Transparent earnings model with clear upside
- Equity available over time (not required on entry)
- Access to internal deal flow and cross-referrals
- Highly collaborative, low-politics culture
- Full access to central execution, TS, and debt advisory teams
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Why this business
This is a scaling corporate finance platform looking to expand its regional reach through experienced partner hires.
Rather than building regional offices, the strategy is to back proven individuals with strong local networks and provide the infrastructure to monetise those relationships effectively.
Key differentiators:
- Focus on the lower mid-market (£10m-£25m EV sweet spot)
- Ability to monetise consistent lower mid-market deal flow, typically generating c.£300k+ success fees
- No pressure to pursue £1m+ fee mandates
- Centralised delivery support - no need to build a team from scratch
- Collaborative partner group with no internal competition for work
What you’ll be doing
- Drive deal origination across your regional network
- Leverage existing relationships to generate consistent deal flow
- Monetise your regional network within a centralised platform
- Collaborate with London-based teams on execution and delivery
- Contribute to the firm’s broader growth through regional coverage
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What you’ll bring
- Established regional network with proven deal origination
- Strong track record of winning and delivering M&A mandates
- Typically operating at Partner level within a recognised firm
- Ability to generate consistent fee income from your network
- Credibility with business owners, investors, and advisers
- Commercial, straightforward approach aligned to a collaborative culture
Who this suits
You’re an experienced M&A partner with a strong regional network, looking for a platform where you can continue to monetise your relationships without being pushed towards larger deal sizes or restricted by internal thresholds.
For a confidential conversation, please get in touch with Walker Lovell.
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