Managing Director, Advisory Services Limited

Our client is seeking a Managing Director to provide strategic leadership, executive oversight, and direction for the company’s investment banking and advisory operations. The role requires a visionary leader with extensive experience in capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic advisory, capable of driving growth, strengthening client relationships, and positioning Advisory Services Limited as a market leader in financial advisory. - Lead deal origination at Advisory Services Limited, building and maintaining a strong pipeline of advisory and investment banking mandates. - Originate transaction opportunities across mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, restructuring, and strategic advisory, with a focus on commercially attractive and strategically aligned deals. - Define origination priorities and target areas in line with Advisory Services Limited’s growth objectives. - Oversee the transition of opportunities from origination to mandate award, providing guidance to the execution team while maintaining oversight of each engagement. - Ensure business development efforts are supported by sound commercial assessment, including fee structures, risk considerations, and resource implications. - Define, drive, and execute the long-term strategic vision for Advisory Services Limited, ensuring alignment with the Group’s objectives and growth ambitions. - Position Advisory Services Limited as a recognized market leader in financial advisory and investment banking through high-value mandates, innovative offerings, and thought leadership. - Lead the development of new advisory products and solutions to meet evolving market needs and client expectations. - Provide strategic input into business growth initiatives, capital allocation decisions, and the overall direction of the investment banking unit. - Originate and secure high-value advisory mandates in alignment with Advisory Services Limited’s strategic growth objectives - Lead senior-level client negotiations on transaction structures, funding strategies, pricing, and terms, ensuring optimal outcomes for clients and the company. - Approve and oversee all client proposals, guaranteeing alignment with client goals and Advisory Services Limited’s value creation framework. - Represent Advisory Services Limited in industry forums, investor discussions, and high-profile engagements to enhance visibility, credibility, and influence. - Provide strategic guidance and final approval on transaction structures, capital strategies, valuations, and pricing for high-value mandates. - Review and endorse critical transaction documentation, including investment memoranda, term sheets, and closing materials prepared by the advisory team. - Oversee execution of major transactions, ensuring compliance, timely delivery, and high-quality outcomes. - Ensure all transactions are structured to maximize client value, mitigate risk, and comply with regulatory and internal policies. - Maintain awareness of market, industry, and regulatory developments to guide the advisory practice and inform client recommendations. - Identify, evaluate, and manage strategic, operational, financial, and reputational risks associated with transactions and mandates. - Escalate significant risks or challenges to the GMD with recommended mitigation strategies. - Maintain transparent reporting on all key transactions, risk exposures, and strategic initiatives to the GMD. - Ensure all activities adhere to corporate governance standards and regulatory requirements, safeguarding the company’s reputation and stakeholder confidence. - Provide senior-level market analysis, sector intelligence, and capital market insights to clients and executive leadership. - Advise the GMD on competitive positioning, strategic partnerships, and market opportunities to drive sustainable growth. - Anticipate market trends, regulatory shifts, and evolving client needs, adapt advisory strategies proactively to maintain a competitive advantage. - Bachelor’s Degree: Economics, Business Management, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields. - Master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage. - Professional Certifications: CFA, ACA, ACCA, CIS, or equivalent. - 12–15+ years in investment banking, financial advisory, or corporate finance. - Demonstrable track record of leading high-value transactions and advisory mandates. - Experience managing senior teams, multi-disciplinary advisory functions, and high-stakes client engagements. - Strong strategic business development and client relationship expertise.