Associate Director – Financial Advisory (Financial Services) recruitment

As a leading force in the industry, we can offer you a challenging and rewarding career. Join our Financial Advisory team and you'll be in a position to advise clients on crucial decisions regarding buying or selling businesses or raising finance. We research the issues which matter to our clients and embed the latest knowledge in the services we provide. We advise a broad client base on a range of deals and support them through the process - from pre-bid evaluation to post-deal completion and integration.

Our TR Financial Services team comprises 10 partners and approximately 100 staff who focus exclusively on the Banking, Insurance and Investment Management sectors. We see the restructuring of the Financial Services sector continuing for at least another 3-5 years and we intend to use this period of turmoil and change to strengthen our position as the leading TR advisor to major financial institutions in Europe. The goal is to double the size of the TR FS business by 2013.

Roles and Responsibilities

Associate Director appointments are made on the basis of demonstrated track record. As one of the more senior members of the practice, Associate Directors are expected to play a key role in the development of all aspects of the business:

- Financial contribution: winning engagements and generating fees of £1m+ per annum
- Business development: building, commercialising and sustaining relationships with top management team members for the benefit of the Firm as well as acting as an ambassador and role model for the Firm
- Engagement leadership: structuring and leading multiple large, complex workstreams in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments
- Risk management: identifying and managing risks and ensuring the Firm's frameworks are implemented appropriately and effectively
- Team development: identifying team member development needs and accelerating development by establishing the appropriate plans and frameworks with particular emphasis on coaching and skills transfer
- Practice development: taking responsibility for several processes and initiatives that are key to scaling the business
- Personal development: participating in the career and skills development infrastructure provided by the Firm and acting as a role model with colleagues and clients by living the values of the Firm

Experience and Background

To succeed in this demanding role you will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

- Strong academic background and ACA qualified or equivalent
- Track record of transaction experience with clients in one or more of the banking, insurance or investment management sectors
- Specific experience of financial due diligence and/or capital markets reporting
- Detailed knowledge of risk management and technical issues including IFRS, City Code etc.
- Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
- Evidence of working successfully with top management teams
- Evidence of emerging market impact and visibility through thought leadership and public platforms
- Evidence of an emerging network of top management team members in Financial Sector organisations which you have commercialised and with whom you have on-going commercial relationships (for candidates from a professional services background)
- Strong personal impact with sophisticated interpersonal skills
- Ability to create, lead and operate in high performing teams
- Ability to perform consistently at a high level under pressure