Transaction Services (Financial Due Diligence - Private Equity), Manager / Associate Director

Job Description

Our deal advisory team provides holistic client solutions for buying, selling, partnering, funding and fixing. The Transaction Services team focuses on due diligence assistance in relation to acquisitions, disposals, public bids/mergers, joint ventures, buy-outs, market entries, financing and other transactions. The team also helps clients identify upside opportunities and risks in their transaction processes to satisfy the due diligence requirements of underwriting banks.

The Role

• Engagement management: Effectively lead multiple large, complex workstreams in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments.
• Deliver quality services: Monitor and deliver high quality service to clients and proficiently manage multiple priorities.
• Risk management: Identify and manage risks to ensure that the firm's risk management frameworks are implemented appropriately and effectively.
• Developing people: Identify team members’ development needs, establishing approach plans and frameworks with a particular emphasis on coaching and skills transfer. Act as a role model for colleagues and clients by living the values of the firm.
• Performance management: Coach and mentor junior staff in the team.
• Business development: Build, commercialise and sustain relationships with our client accounts. Develop propositions, focusing on specific themes and/or clients.
• Advisory skills: Draw on your strong Financial Due Diligence skills and experience to work with Private Equity clients across various sectors.

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Job Requirements

• Relevant academic background with financial and accounting qualifications such as ACCA, CA, ISCA or equivalent.
• Minimum 6-10 years of relevant experience in global accounting firms, with detailed knowledge and understanding of financial due diligence and M&A processes.
• Prior experience working with Private Equity will be beneficial for effective project management.
• Good analytical skills including the ability to interpret data, generate insights and construct solutions
• Good knowledge and experience in basic Microsoft Office applications (including Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while sustaining a high standard of work quality across multiple geographies in a fast paced environment.
• Establishes positive working relationships and fosters collaboration across teams and functions.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Ability to demonstrate  experiences in collaborating effectively with senior management teams at client organisations.