Analyst, Insurance M&A | Deal Advisory & Transaction Services

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations. At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by-side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

About The Team

FTI’s Insurance M&A and strategic advisory team provides insurers, private equity and other insurance investors a variety of M&A and strategic services including strategic reviews, advisory on acquisitions, divestments, leveraged buy-outs, carve outs and capital raisings, restructuring and debt advisory. The team focuses on transactions in Europe and works with some of the most active investors in the insurance sector. The M&A team plans to grow significantly over the coming years and are looking for top talent with an impressive academic and professional background to join FTI’s expanding Insurance practice.

What You’ll Do

• You will be actively involved in transaction-oriented work for our clients, working closely with senior members of the team as well as directly with clients.
• Be an integral part of the M&A team within the broader EMEA Insurance division, covering clients and prospects to identify and deliver creative marketing ideas and business solutions in support of corporate strategies.
• Assist with the day-to-day management of transactions and assignments.
• Research and draft content for pitch books, information memorandums, presentations and other projects with minimal oversight.
• Maintain databases of industry-specific transaction and capital markets information.
• Develop financial models to analyse a wide variety of client-specific projects, e.g. DCF, DDM, LBO amongst others.
• Support business development activities of the senior team.
• Attend meetings and interact with clients on transactional and technical issues.
• Actively participate in live deals, such as M&A transactions, capital raisings and other strategic advisory assignments.

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Exposure and understanding of at least one of the following capabilities/services: Corporate Strategy, M&A, Equity and Debt Raising and/or Transaction due diligence.
• A quantitative undergraduate degree. Focal areas of corporate finance, business management, economics or accounting preferred.
• High academic achievement. Master in Finance, Master in Management, MBA, CFA or equivalent experience in financial services preferred.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Expertise in financial computer applications and database management tools including MS Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, strong work ethic and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated, with a strong desire to excel in a challenging field.
• Good judgment in confidential situations and ability to exercise discretion when handling confidential information.
• Ability to work under time constraints and with limited supervision.
• Hardworking and resilient.

Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits (including pension), supplemented by 15 flexible benefits, to meet your needs. These include health, lifestyle and family friendly options.

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,300 employees located in 34 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges.