Assistant Director, Business Services, M&A Lead Advisory

Overview

As an Assistant Director in Deloitte’s M&A Lead Advisory, you guide sell-side and buy-side transactions within the Business Services sector, shaping client strategy and execution. You will develop marketing materials, manage transaction processes, and perform rigorous financial and industry analysis to support deal decisions. You’ll contribute to business development and work with diverse teams to deliver measurable client impact. This role offers exposure to cross-border deals and a path to leadership within a global firm.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• career development and training
• supportive feedback and appraisal process
• flexible work arrangements
• wellbeing emphasis
• global opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead on sell-side and buy-side transactions with broad early-career exposure
• Prepare marketing documents (executive summaries, info memos, management presentations) through workshops with client management
• Support day-to-day transaction activity, manage process, valuation analyses, and client communications
• Conduct independent industry research for deal origination and transaction analysis
• Build financial models (DCF, LBO) and perform detailed financial/commercial analysis for client deliverables
• Contribute to marketing and business development, including mandate pitches and events
• Collaborate effectively in diverse teams within an inclusive culture

Key requirements

• ACA, CFA or equivalent qualification
• Experience in wider Professional Services / Finance, including transactional experience
• M&A experience in an advisory setting
• Strong understanding of M&A processes and transaction structures
• Excellent numeracy, attention to detail, and data analysis capabilities
• Client focus with ability to build relationships and work quickly
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Logical, methodical problem solving
• Project management and organisational skills
• Time management and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to connect strategic thinking to financial details and engage in BD activities
• Desirable: Buy-side and sell-side experience in the Business Services sector

• Client focus
• Oral and written communication
• Team collaboration
• Financial modelling (DCF, LBO)
• Industry research
• Valuation analysis

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