Operational Deal Services Associate Director

Grant Thornton (UK); London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in audit and advisory services seeks an Associate Director for their Operational Deal Services team in London. This role involves leading client relationships, managing projects, and driving operational improvements post-deal. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in deal services with a strong analytical background, along with excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Training and development

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operational deal services like due diligence.
• Experience in professional services sector.
• Expertise in preparing high-quality reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead client relationships and project delivery.
• Prepare sales proposals and pitches.
• Manage project budgets and oversee costs.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Change Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Operational Deal Services Associate Director

Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R1033571

More than you expected

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 76,000 in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

MORE THAN YOU EXPECTED

GrantThornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 58,000 people in over 135 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.

NEWGROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.

Everyday our teams help people inbusinesses and communitiesto do what is right and achieve their goals.

Our Operational Deal Services team advises clients on the operational aspects oftransactionsand on how to maximise their value. We also specialise in supporting clients with the design and implementation of organisation-wide change programmes that create a sustainable legacy well after the deal is done. We pride ourselves not just in providing insights during the pre-deal phase but in becoming a transformation partner and critical friend for our clients during the deal and beyond; helping them to solve complex problems effectively.

We work pre and post-deal, for corporateandprivate equityinstitutionsin the financial services sector, especially specialist lending, insurance (carriers and brokers),and investment management. We support transactions ranging from owner managed business being sold, to £billion + mergers. Our core service offerings are: carve outs/separations (buy side and sell side), synergy assessments, integrations,operational due diligence (buy side and sell side), andpost-dealoperational improvement/value creation.

As part of the wider Business Consulting team within Grant Thornton, we work with a high calibre team of subject matter experts in IT, HR, Finance and Business Operations as with the other Grant Thornton Deals Advisory teams working across the deal life cycle.Our work is mainly UK-based but often has an international dimension where clients have, or are looking to acquire, operationsin other territories.We work closely with other Grant Thornton International member firms in delivering international work and our team is one of several Operational Deals capability centres of excellence globally.

We’rehappy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hoursand job shares,we’ll support you to balance your work and life.

Alook intothe role

AsanAssociate DirectorwithinourOperational Deal Services team,you will:

· Lead day to day client relationshipsfor a range of project sizes and taking responsibility for client delivery, including leading client meetings and workshops, presentation of project outputs and report drafting

· Interpret andanalysecomplex information, identifybusiness issues and apply technical knowledge appropriately to provide appropriate client solutions

· Createa positive team working environment and working effectively and enthusiastically with all members of the team. You’ll show leadership and always be prepared to get involved

· Preparesales proposals and pitches and leveraging your established external network. You’ll have a track record of proactively building internal and external networks to generate opportunities through the qualification of leads and continue to do this at Grant Thornton

· Understandthe services of Grant Thornton and taking an active role in cross-selling whilst raising the awareness of Operational Deal Services within the Firm

· Support the provision of 'on the job' training to Managers, Assistant Managers and Associates,including providing regular feedback and seeking the same from them to you

· Assist the DirectorsandPartnerswith the day to day running of the department, leading internal initiatives, and providing an appropriate level of delegation and support to other team members

· Takeoverall responsibility for project budgeting and management of actual costs versus budget

Knowing you’reright for us

Joiningus as an Associate Director, theminimumcriteriayou’ll needisto have:

· A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)

· Significant knowledge and experience of two or more ofourcore Operational Deal Services offerings (i.e. carve outs/separations, synergy assessments, integrations,operational due diligence, andpost-dealoperational improvement/value realisation) ,in at least one of the followingfocussub-sectors: specialist lending, insurance (carriers and brokers),orinvestment management. Candidates with retail banking experience will alsobe consideredif their experience is combined with one ofourfocus-sub-sectors

· Demonstratedexperience of leading teams in complex fast paced environments

· Experience in a professional services firm or operating in a similar advisory capacity (while working as part of teams) on transactions Extensive experience of preparing and reviewing high quality written reports, Excel analysis and presentations

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

· Project management and/or change management and/or transformation skills

· Strong analytical skills

· Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint and Excel

Itwould be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worryifyou don’t tick every box,we’ll help you develop along the way.

· Foreign language skills

· An accountancy or other finance qualification

· A programme management qualification

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone.Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagueshelps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedomto bring your whole self to workand pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work.The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’swhy we’rehappy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society.

It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves.It’s how it should be.

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The things you do, and the people you're with outside of work matter, that's why we're happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we'll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. Whether that's working reduced contracted hours, working your hours over a shorter period or utilising our 'how we work' framework. Everyone has an immediate right to request a flexible arrangement through our flexible working policy. Read more about our approach to flexible working.