Transaction Advisory Manager

London Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

As a Transaction Advisory Manager in London, you lead high-impact pre- and post-deal engagements within a global M&A and Private Equity network. You collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape strategies, value creation plans, and integration roadmaps for complex transactions. You will build trusted relationships with C-suite clients, drive business development, and contribute to thought leadership in the M&A space. This role combines strategic insight, financial acuity, and leadership in a fast-paced consulting environment, offering exposure to headline deals and global expertise.

Pay / Benefits

30 days vacation per year
app-based fitness classes
mental well-being tools
gym discounts
private medical insurance
three days charitable leave per year

Responsibilities

Lead strategy engagements across corporate, PE value creation, M&A, and post-deal integration planning
Develop business cases and evaluate strategic/investment opportunities in multinational client teams
Present findings to senior executives and maintain senior client relationships
Support business development through opportunity identification and proposal work
Mentor junior staff and contribute to training, performance management, and capability building
Contribute to thought leadership and offerings development within the M&A practice
Oversee discovery and due diligence activities across pre- and post-deal workstreams
Include carve-outs, divestitures, and joint venture strategy considerations as needed

Key requirements

Minimum of 4 years’ experience in top-tier/boutique consulting, Big 4, or in-house strategy roles
Knowledge across multiple M&A lifecycle areas (commercial/IT/operational due diligence, integration, carve-outs)
Strong leadership with ability to manage diverse teams and client relationships
Analytical mindset with ability to frame hypotheses using strategy frameworks
Experience with research, quantitative analysis, and GenAI tools for deal workflows
Excellent verbal and written communication for senior client delivery
Ability to build relationships across levels internally and with clients
Comfort with financial/operational modelling and data analysis
Entrepreneurial mindset and sales origination experience