Due Diligence - Partner / Director

Location: London or Thames Valley

Travel: Client-facing role with transaction-related travel

Compensation: Exceptional earning potential with performance-linked rewards and equity opportunity

What’s in it for you

Join a respected independent advisory platform where due diligence is viewed as a strategic growth area, not a support function. This role offers direct exposure to high-quality private equity transactions, significant autonomy and the opportunity to help shape a growing deals capability.

Package / Benefits

• Strong base plus uncapped bonus structure
• Equity opportunity for high-performing senior hires
• Access to established PE and corporate finance relationships
• High-calibre deal environment with lean decision-making structures
• Strategic visibility across the wider advisory business

Why this business

This is a high-performing advisory boutique with an established reputation across the UK lower mid-market. The business combines strong origination capability with technically credible delivery, advising on transactions across a broad range of sectors. With increasing deal activity and growing investor relationships, the firm is investing in senior DD capability to support continued expansion.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead financial due diligence engagements for PE and corporate clients
• Develop and strengthen relationships with investors and transaction stakeholders
• Drive commercial growth through repeat work and network expansion
• Support wider transaction execution alongside corporate finance teams

What you’ll bring

• Proven due diligence experience within a deals advisory environment
• Strong understanding of private equity and mid-market transactions
• Commercially credible communication and stakeholder management skills
• Track record of contributing to business development or origination activity

Who this suits

You’re a commercially minded DD professional who enjoys working closely with decision-makers and investors. You want the flexibility and influence of a boutique environment, while still operating on complex, high-value transactions with sophisticated clients.

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.