Assistant Director, Deal Origination (Consumer)

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We are seeking to hire an experienced Assistant Director within our Financial Advisory coverage group to generate high quality large cap Consumer sector transactions for the firm, alongside a partner and one other team member.

If you enjoy being a Consumer sector expert, developing views on sector dynamics and M&A scenarios and advising major corporate and private equity clients on strategic options to drive organic and inorganic growth, this is the role for you.

Deal Origination is a new, fast growing platform within Deloitte; joining our team would provide a driven, self-starter individual with the opportunity to be involved in high profile Consumer transactions and make a real impact in shaping the future of our business.

Connect to your career at Deloitte

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Connect to your opportunity

Deloitte has extensive private equity and corporate relationships; the deal origination team is responsible for delivering strategic, end-to-end proposals for these accounts leveraging the broad suite of Deloitte products and expertise.

As an Assistant Director on the team you will:

• Maintain and enhance sector expertise to support client engagement and idea generation;
• Lead the preparation of marketing materials for corporate and private equity clients;
• Mentor and develop an Assistant Manager on the team and ensure smooth execution of internal and external projects following Deloitte's processes and protocols;
• Build strong relationships with clients and support them across the entire M&A cycle, from deal execution, to integration to transformation, working alongside experienced Financial Advisory professionals at Deloitte M&A, FDD, Tax and Consulting teams;
• Grow a network of contacts internally and externally to generate new engagements for the firm and grow Deloitte brand in the Consumer ecosystem;
• Contribute to the overall leadership of the team, champion integrity, diversity and integrity

Connect to your skills and professional experience

• Knowledge of the consumer sector, with preference for one of the following verticals: food & beverage, health & personal care, spirits and specialty retail
• Extensive experience in equity research; currently at junior VP or Senior Associate or equivalent level. Talented junior Principals/VPs at strategic consulting firms or M&A boutiques are also welcome to apply
• Exceptional commercial acumen and market awareness coupled with analytical skills
• Initiative – must be energetic, self-starter with ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Highest standards of personal conduct, professional performance and business ethics
• Interpersonal and coaching skills to lead and develop junior team
• Excellent academic background

Connect to your business - Financial Advisory

Strong financial planning is just the start. This is where you can change the fortunes of an organisation, working with great minds across our business. Because there's one thing that makes our advice better than our competitors: our people.

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

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- Janice, Business and Financial Advisory

Our hybrid working policy

You'll be based in (London) with hybrid working. Our hybrid model enables our people to collaborate, connect and innovate in both a virtual and physical capacity. As well as remote working, you'll attend your local office, virtual collaboration spaces and client sites, depending on the requirements of the role.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Connect to your return to work opportunity

Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break?

For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead.

Connect to your next step

A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level.

Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers

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