Analyst Insurance M&A | Deal Advisory & Transaction Services | Forensic & Litigation Consulting

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.

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 is looking for top talent with an impressive academic and professional background to join FTI’s expanding Insurance practice.

FTI’s Insurance M&A practice has a unique value proposition, offering an industry‑first approach that integrates corporate financiers, senior bankers, strategic and technical consultants, and global insurance experts. We help clients from origination to exit, focusing on critical financial, commercial and operational opportunities to create and enhance enterprise value.

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. The team is led by a group of highly experienced and diverse individuals from investment banks, strategy houses, Big 4 and corporate backgrounds, who maintain significant relationships with leading clients across the insurance sector. In addition, you will analyse financial statements, general economic conditions, industry‑specific conditions and developments, acquisitions, divestitures, and various investment attributes of publicly traded and private securities.

In this role you will:

• 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, among 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.

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development through a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We 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.
• Strong analytical skills.
• General level of financial knowledge (financial modelling, macroeconomics, current events, etc.).
• 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.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent capability to independently and proactively service multiple clients and effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Hardworking and resilient.

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of and experience in the insurance industry is preferred but not required.
• 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.
• Expertise in financial computer applications and database management tools including MS Excel, strong proficiency in other Microsoft Office products and the Internet.
• Knowledge of business resources like S&P Market Intelligence (SNL Financial), S&P CapIQ, PitchBook, Bloomberg is preferred but not required.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and German is preferred.

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. We also offer professional development programmes, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 7,900 employees located in 32 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. The company generated $3.7 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024.

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.