Job Description

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Join the UK's leading M&A services business. The strength and depth of the Deloitte offering across the M&A spectrum from Lead Advisory through Transaction Services to Post-merger Integration is unrivalled. You will join the market leading Equity Capital Markets, Finance, and Transaction Management Office ("EFT") team and will have the opportunity to work on high profile transactions covering equity capital markets, corporate and private equity transactions across a range of industries, within a highly commercial, client focused environment.
We encourage consideration of flexible ways of working, both formal and informal arrangements that allow for the best outcomes for our people and our clients. If this opportunity is of interest to you with some flexibility, please do discuss with us.
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What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.
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This is your opportunity to join Deloitte's high growth Transaction Management team that sits within Deloitte's M&A practice. You will work on high profile assignments with some of the best in the field, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of deals including capital market transaction and listed / private M&A , within a highly commercial, client focussed environment.
Our Transaction Management team is a group of specialist programme managers who have successfully advised on some of the largest cross-border deals of recent years. We deploy experienced professionals with deep equity capital markets and M&A process knowledge who can own discreet workstreams or be deployed across the transaction as a central programme team. The team work alongside client management and other advisers to reduce transaction execution risks and safeguard value.
Typically, we operate alongside colleagues providing our clients with a multi-disciplinary and end-to-end transaction assist service which accesses Deloitte's vast range of specialist expertise including commercial and operational due diligence, sale and purchase agreement negotiation, real estate, treasury, pensions, modelling, fund placement, merger integration, IT and business intelligence. We regularly work on international assignments involving cross-border as well as cross-service line teams requiring our people to build wide networks across both the UK and International firm.
We encourage consideration of flexible ways of working, both formal and informal arrangements that allow for the best outcomes for our people and our clients. If this opportunity is of interest to you with some flexibility, please do discuss with us.
You will primarily focus on providing clients with dedicated programme management support for domestic and international transactions including acquisitions, divestitures, IPOs, mergers and demergers. Crucially, you will be part of the core deal team on projects, assisting senior client stakeholders to manage large and complex transactions from inception through to delivery.
This role requires significant exposure to and interaction with senior strategic and financial decision-makers at our clients, so a desire to work in a client facing capacity is essential. Your responsibilities will vary per project and are unique to each transaction, however the key responsibilities below give some insight into what the role will entail.
Responsibilities:

• Bring capital markets / M&A transaction expertise and insight to the overall transaction preparation and execution process;
• Support company transaction leads in establishing and setting up the overall transaction programme and workstream structure;
• Work with company transaction leads, investment banks and other advisors to support the development of the overall transaction timetable, roadmap and plan, then work closely with workstream leads to support the development and delivery of these workstream plan
• Support the design and development of programme structure and governance forums;
• Support stakeholder management across all transaction stakeholders (e.g. company-side teams and advisors, including banks, lawyers and Deloitte subject matter experts);
• Support stakeholders in respect of overall transaction and workstream status, action tracking, risks, issues, dependencies and budget reporting;
• Input into and support the drafting of key transaction documents (e.g. Prospectus, Circular, Investment Memorandum, Management Presentations etc).;
• Support the co-ordination of company-side diligence, data room, information request and verification activities;
• Prepare for and help co-ordinate transaction steering committees and working group meetings;
• Create, draft and support the preparation of presentations, Board and steering committee papers and materials, decision-making packs for both internal and external audiences, in order to support transaction preparation and execution;
• Perform market research, prepare materials and provide active contribution in business development opportunities with clients and Deloitte's network;
• Work effectively in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution;
• Prepare Deloitte team budget and cost tracking and reporting.

Connect to your skills and professional experience

• Programme management skillset with a track record of delivering projects successfully in a client-facing environment;
• Keen interest and desire to explore capital market and/or M&A transactions;
• Previous experience in/ exposure to capital market and/or M&A transactions, ideally from an investment banking or corporate advisory environment, would be strongly beneficial;
• An understanding of key stages and phases of deal processes;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrable track record of operating with senior internal and external stakeholders;
• Awareness of listing rules and regulations for key global exchanges (LSE, NYSE etc.);
• An understanding of key financial and accounting concepts in the context of a capital markets and/or M&A transaction;
• A positive, proactive and can-do attitude and demonstrable commitment to excellence;
• Exceptional academic background or equivalent experience;
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills;
• Excellent PowerPoint and presentation skills;
• Strong excel skills - quick and accurate manipulation of data;
• Strong commercial acumen and market awareness; and
• Strong client focus - be focussed on high quality service.

Connect to your business - Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory
In an ever-evolving world, there are no certainties in business. Our teams help clients to navigate risks, process major transactions and deliver transformational change that will future-proof their business. Join us to make a positive difference.
Mergers and Acquisitions
We challenge dealmakers to expect more and to see beyond the deal to create sustainable value for shareholders, employees and society. We support corporates, private equity and financial investors across the full M&A lifecycle and are committed to identifying and delivering sustainable value at every stage of the deal.
Personal independence
Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.
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"It's such an inspiring place to work; everyone you talk to is working on something interesting. There are always so many exciting things to get involved with that it is a challenge to prioritise where to spend your time. Everyone always says, "it's the people," and that's true."
Our hybrid working policy
You'll be based in London with hybrid working.
At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.
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Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break?
For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application.
Our commitment to you
Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.
We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.
Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead.
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A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level.
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