Senior Director, Transaction Advisory Services | Corporate Finance & Restructuring

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Job description

Transaction Advisory Services - Senior Director (London)Salary package: Competitive plus benefitsAbout the Opportunity:The Transaction Services team at FTI Consulting offer a forward-looking perspective to the fast-paced European and global transactions market. Whether representing buyers or sellers, we offer a comprehensive financial due diligence service leading to value-related advice and hands-on support across a full spectrum of industries.About the Role:We are looking for Senior Director level candidate with significant post-Qualification experience to join our London based team as a Senior Director.Through formal and informal on the job learning, you will develop the skill set to become a leading advisor providing the best industry advice to our clientsKey Responsibilities:Analysis and modelling of financial performance (past and future) of an acquisition targetOverall lead responsibility for delivery of mid-size complex projects (direct with Partner) or responsibility for standalone divisions / sections of FDD on larger projects (this will include buy or sell side, refinancing, financial restructuring and equity raising transactions)Direct communication with the clients on key issues relating to the FDD reportDirect communication and liaisons with M&A bankers and clients on appropriate presentation and business valuation of target opportunities, in line with diligence findingsPreparation of information memorandum and investment documents for Private Equity clientsSupervision and mentoring of Managers, Consultants and Analysts, taking full responsibility for review of their analysis / sections and being accountable for their outputIdentification of key value drivers, SPA price adjustments, and deal breakersBusiness development including identification and valuation of target opportunities and preparation of pitch documentsEffective communication with senior members of the team and clientsProactive development of internal and external relationshipsEducation and Qualifications:2:1 degree (or equivalent) in a numeric or business subject from a top tier universityACA (or equivalent)Skills and Competencies:Ability to work in a meritocratic structure which recognizes and rewards individual contributionExcellent report writing and analytical skillsIn-depth knowledge of Excel and manipulation/analysis of diverse data sets including ability to build financial modelsStrong commercial awareness and understanding of market drivers and competitive landscapeStrong financial acumen and ability to identify financial red flags through analyses of complex financial dataSelf-confident and ability to deal directly with investment bankers, lenders and PE investorsSelf-starter and inquisitiveTeam playerStrong relationship and team management skillsStrong communication skills both written and spokenAbility to manage time and prioritise tasks effectivelyExperience:Previous significant transaction services consulting experience working within one of the 'Big 4'Relevant transaction services experience, consulting either with private equity or venture funds with deals in excess of $250mTransaction experience to include due diligence, market entry, financial restructuring, feasibility studies and business plan validationExperience in identification of key deal financial and commercial issuesDemonstrable experience in leading the delivery of large complex, multi geography transactions, presentation of findings to senior stakeholders including PE investors and lenders and assisting with transaction negotiations with lawyers and investment bankers across EMEA and globallyExperience in leading, managing and mentoring teamsExperience in drafting thought leadership publications impacting transaction servicesExperience specifically in retail, PE and industrialsWe are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.#LI-CL1.