Manager / Assistant Director Transaction Advisory Group, Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Services

Alvarez & Marsal; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking talented professionals for its Transaction Advisory Group. This exciting role involves providing expert advice on Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPAs) and supporting clients through the mergers and acquisitions lifecycle. You'll work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with a global team of experts to enhance deal negotiations and optimize purchase prices. If you have a strong background in transaction services and are looking for a supportive workplace that values professional growth, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Exposure to high-profile transactions

Global team collaboration

Qualifications

• Proven experience in SPA Advisory or Transaction Services is essential.
• Strong writing and communication abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on SPAs, including pricing mechanisms and negotiation support.
• Conduct due diligence to identify risks and opportunities.

Skills

SPA Advisory

Transaction Services

Financial Analysis

Negotiation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

ICAEW

ACA

CPA

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Description

Manager / Assistant Director, Transaction Advisory Group (Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Services)

Global Transaction Advisory Group

Alvarez & Marsal

London

Companies, investors, and government entities around the world turn to Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) for leadership, action, and results. Privately held since its founding in 1983, A&M is a leading global professional services firm that provides advisory, business performance improvement and turnaround management services. When conventional approaches are not enough to create transformation and drive change, clients seek our deep expertise and ability to deliver practical solutions to their unique problems.

With over 10,000 people providing services across six continents, we deliver tangible results for corporates, boards, private equity firms, law firms and government agencies facing complex challenges. Our senior leaders, and their teams, leverage A&M's restructuring heritage to help companies act decisively, catapult growth and accelerate results. We are experienced operators, world-class consultants, former regulators, and industry authorities with a shared commitment to telling clients what is really needed for turning change into a strategic business asset, managing risk and unlocking value at every stage of growth.

Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Services team:

We are seeking talented professionals at the Manager and Assistant Director levels to join our dynamic and experienced EMEA SPA team. You would be joining our single EMEA SPA team, whose members are based across EMEA and provide SPA services to clients across all geographies. Our EMEA SPA team works alongside our award-winning Transaction Advisory Group team, the largest such practice outside the Big Four. Our mission is to provide comprehensive advice throughout the mergers and acquisitions lifecycle to create value for buyers and sellers by enhancing their deal negotiation, optimising the purchase price, and expediting deal closures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pre-Closing: Provide expert advice on the SPA before signing/closing, including strategic advice and support to buyers and sellers, assessment of pricing mechanisms, identification of key cash and debt-like items, and preparation of completion mechanism memos.
• Assist buyers and sellers in considering adjustments between Enterprise Value and Equity Value, and in formulating compelling arguments for negotiation.
• Advise on financial and accounting aspects of SPAs, including pricing mechanisms, representations, warranties, and accounting-related clauses.
• Post-Closing: Provide assistance on post-Closing price adjustment mechanisms, ensuring value is protected or generated through effective execution of the relevant mechanisms in the SPA.

• Advisory Services: Provide expert advice on the financial and strategic implications of sale and purchase agreements.
• Due Diligence: Conduct thorough due diligence procedures to identify potential risks and opportunities on the transaction price.
• Negotiation Support: Assist clients in negotiating financial terms and conditions of the purchase price and SPAs.
• Financial Analysis and Testing: Perform detailed financial analysis and testing to support transaction and purchase price decisions.
• Client Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and delivering tailored solutions related to the purchase price and SPA.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to ensure comprehensive service delivery.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in SPA Advisory, Transaction Services, or a related field.
• Strong writing and language ability, to effectively comment on SPAs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• A strong academic record and professional qualifications such as ICAEW, ACA, CPA, or equivalent are preferred.
• Fluent business-level English is essential. Additional European language skills including French, German, Dutch, Swedish, Italian, or Spanish are highly desirable.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Exposure to a wide range of industries and high-profile transactions.
• The chance to collaborate with a global team of experts and industry leaders.