Walker Lovell
Corporate Finance Partner
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Corporate Finance Partner
Partner - Corporate Finance (M&A) Location: London Working pattern: Hybrid (London office 1 day per week)
Earn significant upside as a partner by monetising lower mid-market deals - without the pressure to chase £1m+ fees
This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing advisory firm offering autonomy, genuine collaboration, and a clear route to equity.
If you’re an established M&A dealmaker frustrated by increasing fee thresholds and internal pressure to move up-market, this platform is built for you.
Package & Benefits Strong base + uncapped commission linked to delivery Transparent earnings model aligned to origination and delivery Equity available over time (not required on entry) Access to internal deal flow and cross-referrals Highly collaborative, low-politics culture
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
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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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Why This Business This is a UK-headquartered, PE-backed advisory firm that has scaled its corporate finance team to c.40 professionals, with dedicated M&A, Transaction Services and Debt Advisory capabilities. The firm has grown by backing proven operators - combining external partner hires with strong internal talent development.
Key differentiators: Focus on the mid-market (£10m-£25m EV sweet spot) No requirement to pursue £1m+ fee mandates Ability to monetise consistent £300k-£500k fee deals Strong inbound and cross-referral deal flow Collaborative partner group with no internal competition for deals
Transaction Services is growing at c.40% year-on-year, and the broader platform provides meaningful support to originating partners.
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What You’ll Be Doing Originate and deliver mid-market M&A transactions Build or scale a sector specialism or client niche Generate meaningful annual fee income, supported by internal referrals Work closely with TS and Debt Advisory teams on integrated mandates
What You’ll Bring Proven track record of originating M&A deals Established network across owner-managed or PE-backed businesses Demonstrable fee generation capability Commercial credibility and a delivery-focused mindset Collaborative approach - no ego, no inflated pipelines
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