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Duff & Phelps
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London, Greater London
Vice President, Transaction Advisory Services
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Job Description
Our professionals balance analytical skills, deep market insight and independence to deliver solid, defensible analysis and practical advice to our clients. As an organisation, we think globally. We create transparency in an opaque world, and we encourage our people to do the same. That means when you take your place on our team, you'll discover a supportive and collaborative work environment that empowers you to excel. If you're ready to share your perspective, then you can make a real impact here. This is the Duff & Phelps difference. Duff & Phelps' Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) practice provides seamless analytical advice through the deal continuum, from transaction origination to closing. At Duff & Phelps, your work will help protect, restore and maximise value for our clients. Join us and together we will maximise the value of your career. Background and objectives Operating from more than 28 countries and 70 offices, Duff & Phelps helps clients realise business goals across M&A, restructuring, financing and other corporate transactions. We have an established, and truly global, TAS practice, that has multidisciplinary capabilities across financial, tax, operations and IT / cyber due diligence. Duff & Phelps is rapidly growing market share, to become a major challenger to the traditional Big 4 accounting firms, at a time of unprecedented regulatory and market upheaval. We are now investing to grow a Strategy & Commercial Diligence capability, initially based out of London, to complement our broader TAS capabilities. This is a rare opportunity to join - and make your own mark in - a team in its 'high growth' phase, with unmatched benefits and challenges: * Key role in shaping and driving the growth of the Duff & Phelps TAS business in the UK, Europe and Global markets; * High levels of responsibility and autonomy; * Work-winning, client development and execution opportunities based on an issues-led approach across a range of sectors - variety and stretch; * Opportunities to work alongside colleagues on multi-disciplinary projects as part of a collegiate and entrepreneurial group; * Flexible and performance-based reward structure that is based on a "one-firm" approach and not constrained by territorial/personal boundaries; and * Real opportunity for accelerated progression RESPONSIBILITIES The strategic objective for TAS is to expand into the corporate and private equity markets where work-winning is based more on a combination of content-led account management and delivery, rather than the traditional execution-only role with work-winning being primarily a Partner responsibility. The successful implementation of this go-to-market route requires a senior team that has the experience and appetite to challenge traditional models. Key responsibilities include: * Work seamlessly with the Managing Director(s) and Directors to position Duff & Phelps on all relevant private equity and selected corporate transaction deal flows; * Support with the identification of new business opportunities and develop long-term business relationships; * Develop strategic insights on assets and sectors, and take these to market with colleagues; * Manage the execution of strategy and commercial due diligence engagements: defining an appropriate scope, leading and coaching team members, and drafting a robust, well-structured report * Work closely with the broader Duff & Phelps team to ensure the application of sound project management principles and quality assurance at all stages and phases of projects; * Manage key project metrics; * Understand the capabilities of our wider firm and identify opportunities to cross-sell additional services to our clients; and * Play an active role in people initiatives, including recruiting, developing and retaining staff REQUIREMENTS * Ambitious, disciplined self-starter, ideally with some experience in business development; * Track record in successfully leading and delivering on a breadth of commercial due diligence engagements, and / or deep strategy experience within a sector, possibly acquired through a corporate strategy role; * Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills; * Demonstrated interpersonal and client relationships skills; * Proven written and verbal communication skills; * European language skills very much valued; and * Flexibility to travel, as needed We value the ability to operate with flexibility and autonomy whilst being part of a tight-knit, collaborative team who have fun working hard. We don't support a parochial, "eat-what-you-kill" culture and are looking for strong team players who will absolutely buy-in to the longer-term strategic ambitions of the wider business.