Line of Service
Advisory
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Deals
Management Level
Senior Associate
& Summary
Open To SA2s only
Qualifications ACA exam & time qualified) or international equivalent
Locations London ML
Closing Date 3rd July, 1200
About the role
TheFinancial Services teamwithin M&A Operationsisfast-growing and supportive, working on a wide range of client engagements. We often work on high profile deals with top tier firms across the deals cycle, from pre-deal diligence, synergy development and separation planning through Day 1 and on into implementation support. We routinely collaborate with PwC’s widersectorteam practice (Strategy consulting and Financial Due Diligence) as part of our go to market.
We comprise both career-consultants andindividuals with experience gained inindustry and actively seek diversity of experience in our new team members.
Key responsibilities
Pre-deal value creation advisory to identify and quantify full value potential for clients
Provide operational due diligence (buy/sell side), assessing operating models, risks, and opportunities
Identify and evaluate transaction synergies and assess delivery plans
Support divestments, ensuring carved-out entities are operational from day one
Assist with 100-day planning and stabilisation of newly acquired entities, driving early wins
Support integration to realise pre-deal value, mitigate risk, and combine organisations effectively; contribute through analysis, workstream delivery/leadership, and stakeholder communication
Essential skills & qualifications
Must be fully ACA qualified including completion of all exams and practical experience requirements. (or international equivalent)
Desirable to possess other relevant professional qualification, such as the CFA (or international equivalent), or to have equivalent work experience.
Strong understanding of financial services operating models across insurance, AWM, banking, payments, lending, and fintech
Ability to assess operational and financial performance, identifying improvement opportunities using limited data
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, structuring complex issues into clear, actionable solutions
Excellent stakeholder management, with effective communication and engagement at senior levels
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Administration, Business Process Improvement, Carve-Outs, Change Management, Client Management, Communication, Contract Negotiation, Cost Efficiency, Cost Reduction, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enhanced Due Diligence, HR Due Diligence, Inclusion, Initial Public Offering (IPO), Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, M&A Strategy, Market Research {+ 15 more}
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No
Government Clearance Required?
Yes
Job Posting End Date
July 3, 2026
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