Managing Director Transaction Services

Managing Director – Transactions Services (European Language Speakers - German/English), Amsterdam

Who We Are

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.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

The Transaction Services team at FTI Consulting offers a forward-looking perspective to the fast-paced European and global transactions market. Whether representing buyers or sellers, we offer a comprehensive financial due diligence service leading to value-related advice and hands-on support across a full spectrum of industries.

The Transactions team in Amsterdam is looking to strengthen its leadership team to support global transactions in collaboration with our offices in the UK (London), US (New York, Boston, Chicago, etc.), and UAE (Dubai) across a variety of different industries (Infra, Business services, Agri, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Logistics, etc.).

The role is to join as a senior member of the team and to lead the transactions team alongside leadership to build and grow the team both internally and outwardly to the market.

Ideally, you will have multi-year experience advising on transactions, are commercially minded when delivering transaction advice to clients, and can demonstrate skills to build strong relationships with clients. You are likely part of a transaction services team at Big 4 or equivalent and have been advising on private equity or corporate M&A transactions for a number of years.

What You’ll Do

As a successful Managing Director, in a highly entrepreneurial environment, you will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and lead and execute financial due diligence engagements across industries and across borders.

• Responsible for end-to-end leading and delivering more complex and international due diligence projects
• Leading communication and liaisons with M&A bankers, commercial advisors, lawyers, financing providers, W&I insurers, and other relevant parties to the M&A process on appropriate presentation and impact of diligence findings
• Build relationships with key and potential clients to provide excellent transaction advice
• Supervision and mentoring of Directors and Senior Consultants, taking full responsibility for the review of their analysis/sections and being accountable for their output
• Counsel and mentor Directors and Senior Consultants in their technical skills and leadership capabilities
• Market awareness of transaction trends with strong commercial awareness
• Collaboration with various departments within the firm to enhance service delivery and client relationships
• Internally network with our other service lines and work on external marketing events to build your network internally & externally
• Providing leadership, coaching, and training to the team members
• Producing thought leadership

How You’ll Grow

The role will allow you flexibility to put in place your own framework for success and to work collaboratively with the wider team to support the exciting growth in the FTI Corporate Finance practice with a focus on Financial Due Diligence. The role is by its nature, flexible allowing for the expansion of opportunities or responsibilities outside of the areas set out above into other matters that you feel can contribute to the broader remit to enhance our FDD group. There is also significant opportunity to interact with experts across FTI and/or develop thought leadership.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Qualified accountant and/or University degree level in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Proven senior-level experience (> 10 years) in Transaction Advisory Service and overseeing cross-border deals in the (upper) mid-market in a highly professional environment (Big 4)
• Demonstrable experience in leading the delivery of large, complex, multi-geography transactions, presentation of findings to senior stakeholders, including PE investors and lenders, and assisting with transaction negotiations with lawyers and investment bankers across EMEA and globally
• Experience in leading, managing, and mentoring teams
• Strong collaboration skills and ability
• Flexible approach to work, with the desire and capability to work across sectors, project types, and regions
• Excellent German and English proficiency and other languages (Dutch, French) are of an advantage
• International cultural awareness (given the global nature of our clients)

Total Wellbeing

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 programs, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

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. The Company generated $3.49 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2023. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

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.

Compensation Disclosure: Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.