Director, Transaction Advisory Services - Corporate Finance

About the role

FTI Consulting's Transaction Services team offers a forward-looking view of the fast-paced European and global transactions market, providing financial due diligence and value-related advice to buyers and sellers across many industries. The London-based role is open to a Director-level candidate with about 4-6 years of post-qualification transaction services experience.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse and model the financial performance (past and future) of an acquisition target
• Lead mid-size complex projects directly with the Partner, or own a division or section of FDD on larger projects, covering buy or sell side, refinancing, financial restructuring and equity raising
• Communicate directly with clients on key issues and liaise with M&A bankers, commercial advisors, lawyers, financiers and insurers
• Supervise and mentor Seniors Consultants and Consultants, reviewing their analysis and output
• Identify key value drivers, SPA price adjustments and deal breakers, and prepare the Equity Bridge and related price adjustments
• Develop business, hold regular client catch-ups, identify targets and follow industry and M&A trends
• Communicate effectively with senior colleagues and clients, and build internal and external relationships

Required profile

• Significant transaction services consulting experience, preferably in one of the Big Four
• Experience with private equity or venture capital deals over $100m, including due diligence, market entry, financial restructuring, independent business review and business plan validation
• Experience leading large, multi-geography transactions and presenting findings to senior stakeholders such as PE investors and lenders
• Team leadership and mentoring experience; private equity experience preferred
• 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in a numeric subject from a top-tier university, ACA, MBA or MBA equivalent
• European languages preferred

What we offer

• On-the-job learning, self-guided courses and certifications, with a dedicated coach for regular coaching sessions
• Tailored programmes for key career milestones