Assistant Manager / Manager - Transaction Services

• Collaborate with your Deal Advisory colleagues and other teams to deliver critical insights for strategic investment/divestment decisions to our clients

• Organise and execute sell-side and buy-side due diligence and vendor assistance projects for international and Swiss clients

• Compile and analyse target company data with respect to key deal metrics such as sustainable EBITDA, net working capital and future cash flows and identify key value drivers

• Present quantitative analysis in a concise manner, accompanied by qualitative commentary in a polished client report

• Demonstrate ability to engage and listen intently to clients to understand and interpret their needs

• Take on responsibility in a challenging environment and interact with different internal and external stakeholders, such as external lawyers and representatives of investment banks

• Coach and develop junior team members effectively on projects through reviewing their deliverables and passing on know-how and experience

• Take on project management tasks, such as monitoring project progress, setting milestones, reporting delays and costs to date against budget to the Engagement Manager and to the client

• Successfully completed a master's degree in business administration or economics, preferably with a specialisation in Finance and Accounting; relevant further education (ACCA, CPA) seen as a plus

• At least 3 - 5 years of experience in transaction services; experience in M&A, audit, financial consulting or controlling of an international firm also considered, especially if combined with first experience in transactions and Big4 exposure

• Analytical style of work, advanced problem-solving skills and affinity for explaining complex topics in a simple and understandable way

• Quick to grasp and learn new things and translate these into actions

• Strong people management skills, with a willingness to mentor and teach junior team members, fostering their professional development

• Not afraid to take on responsibility, and able to handle pressure combined with a high degree of flexibility

• Fluent in written and spoken German and English, knowledge of other languages seen as an asset

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