M&A Associate Commercial Due Diligence - Life Sciences

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As a CDD/Strategy Associate/Executive, you will take a role in project delivery, as well as helping with business development. You will be expected to be able to interact with clients, as well as review the relevant market areas for potential targets and subsectors of interest. You will be primarily based in the CDD Life Sciences and Healthcare team.

You’ll be someone with:

• At least ACA/ACCA exam qualified (or equivalent)
• CDD and/or Strategy experience: ability to lead a module of work, problem solve and analytical skills
• Desirable skills:

• Preference for sector/service experience: may have done project work or relevant postgraduate qualification or have a relevant previous career in the sector/service area
• Business development skills: shows some knowledge of market changes and potential impact on clients, clear client communication and ability to develop rapport
• Ability to ask for help from senior team when needed, contribute more widely to running the team and to BDO

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