Analyst Insurance M&A & Deal Advisory & Transaction Services & Forensic & Litigation Consulting

FTI Consulting; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm based in the UK is seeking a motivated individual to join their M&A team. The role involves assisting with transaction management, developing financial models, and participating in live deals. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a quantitative undergraduate degree. Preference given to those with exposure to corporate finance or M&A. A commitment to professional development and market competitive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Market competitive benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• Exposure to Corporate Strategy, M&A, or Transaction due diligence.
• Strong analytical and financial knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management of transactions and assignments.
• Develop financial models for client-specific projects.
• Actively participate in live deals and interact with clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Quantitative undergraduate degree

Master in Finance or MBA

Tools

MS Excel

S&P Market Intelligence

Pitchbook

Job description

FTI's Insurance M&A and strategic advisory team provides insurers, private equity and other insurance investors a variety of M&A and strategic services including strategic reviews, advisory on acquisitions, divestments, leveraged buy‑outs, carve outs and capital raisings, restructuring and debt advisory. The team focuses on transactions in Europe and works with some of the most active investors in the insurance sector. The M&A team plans to grow significantly over the coming years and are looking for top talent with an impressive academic and professional background to join FTI's expanding Insurance practice. FTI´s Insurance M&A practice has a unique value proposition like no other investment bank/boutique or consulting firm in the market. We work as One Team incorporating our corporate financier/senior bankers, strategic and technical consultants and global insurance experts. Using an industry‑first approach, our Insurance M&A senior experts work with the world's leading (re)insurers, private equity (PE) firms, hedge funds and Sovereign Wealth Funds, providing pragmatic, transaction and execution‑oriented services throughout the deal life cycle. From origination to exit, we use knowledge‑driven skill and experience, focusing on critical financial, commercial and operational opportunities, to help create and enhance enterprise value.

What You'll Do

In this role you will be actively involved in transaction‑oriented work for our clients, working closely with senior members of the team as well as directly with clients.

• Be an integral part of the M&A team within the broader EMEA Insurance division, covering clients and prospects to identify and deliver creative marketing ideas and business solutions in support of corporate strategies.
• Assist with the day to day management of transactions and assignments. Research and draft content for pitch books, information memorandums, presentations and other projects with minimal oversight.
• Maintain databases of industry‑specific transaction and capital markets information.
• Develop financial models to analyse a wide variety of client‑specific projects, eg. DCF, DDM, LBO amongst others.
• Support business development activities of the senior team.
• Attend meetings and interact with clients on transactional and technical issues.
• Actively participate in live deals, such as M&A transactions, capital raisings and other strategic advisory assignments.

How You'll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on‑the‑job learning, self‑guided professional development courses and certifications. You'll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth. As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role. Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families – physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits (including pension), supplemented by 15 flexible benefits, to meet your needs. These include health, lifestyle and family friendly options. We also offer professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Exposure and understanding of at least one of the following capabilities/services: Corporate Strategy, M&A, Equity and Debt Raising and/or Transaction due diligence.
• Strong analytical skills.
• General level of financial knowledge (financial modelling, macroeconomics, current events, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, strong work ethic and teamwork skills. Self‑motivated, with a strong desire to excel in a challenging field.
• Good judgment in confidential situations and ability to exercise discretion when handling confidential information.
• Ability to work under time constraints and with limited supervision.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent capability to independently and proactively service multiple clients and effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Hardworking and resilient.
• Knowledge of and experience in the insurance industry is preferred but not required.
• A quantitative undergraduate degree. Focal areas of corporate finance, business management, economics or accounting preferred. High academic achievement.
• Master in Finance, Master in Management, MBA, CFA or equivalent experience in financial services preferred.
• Expertise in financial computer applications and database management tools including MS Excel. Strong proficiency in other Microsoft Office products and the Internet. Knowledge of business resources like S&P Market Intelligence (SNL Financial), S&P CapIQ, Pitchbook, Bloomberg is preferred but not required.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and German is preferred.

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world's top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations. Our broad and diverse bench of award‑winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.7 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.