Director, Transactions Advisory Services

Who We AreFTI 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.We have been ranked one of the most prestigious consulting firms by Vault for the past decade.We partner with multinational corporations, law firms, and private equity funds to tackle their most complex, high-stakes challenges.At FTI, you will join a fast-growing team in Paris, working directly with senior experts and experienced consultants. From day one, you will contribute to impactful projects and learn how businesses create, preserve, and recover value in times that truly matter.Why Join FTI ConsultingStart your leadership journey learning directly from senior leaders with 20 year of experience in consulting and executive managementPartner with high-profile public and private clients (governments, Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, etc.) on their most strategic challengesJoin a fast-growing consulting global leader expending its operations in France with a distinctive culture of expertise and entrepreneurshipGrow in an environment that values trust, humility and excellence, driven by best-in-class training, coaching, and feedback cultureAbout the Transaction Services TeamThe Transaction Services team supports investors and corporates through the entire lifecycle of an M&A transaction by providing independent, data-driven financial due diligence insights. Working alongside FTI Consulting's industry experts, our team enables clients to assess the risks and opportunities of an M&A transaction and reflect them in valuation impacts and contractual safeguards, delivering a comprehensive, decision-ready view that strengthens our clients' position throughout the deal process.The team sits as part of our Corporate Finance & Restructuring (CF&R) segment that supports companies and investors through turnaround, transformation, and transaction situations. The Paris CF&R practice is one of the firm's key growth pillars in Europe.Recent EngagementsAssisting a private investment group through M&A due diligence and post-merger integration, coordinating with FTI experts across strategy, operations, and financeHelping an industrial group design a cross-functional carve-out analysis, preparing stand-alone financials, evaluating stranded costs, TSAs and future cost structure, and building Day-1 readiness plansAdvising a global tech company in defining and negotiating the financial clauses of an SPA, and further supporting in the post-transaction dispute resolutionSupporting numerous Private Equity funds on buy-side and sell-side due diligences as well as transaction value analysesMore examplesWhat You Will DoAs a Director, you will work both on client sites and from our Paris 16ème office. Typical assignments include:Leading and delivering complex and cross-border financial due diligence engagementsSupervising and coaching Seniors Consultants and Consultants, with full accountability for the review and overall quality of their outputMentoring Senior Consultants and Consultants to support the development of their technical and leadership skills, and overall career growthLeading communication and liaising with M&A bankers, commercial advisors, lawyers, financing providers, W&I insurers and other relevant parties to the M&A process on the appropriate presentation and impact of diligence findingsDriving internal projects and initiatives (e.g. RFP responses, preparation of business development materials, design of internal tools to enhance service delivery and client relationships)Networking internally with other service lines and participating in external marketing events to build your network and contribute to the firm's market presence and reputationContributing to the constant monitoring of M&A trends and proactively identifying potential deal opportunitiesBuilding, and sustaining long-term relationships with targeted clients and key accountsContributing to the development of thought leadership contentWhat We Look ForProven experience (> 6 years) in financial due diligence gained within the transaction services teams of Big Four firms or top-tier independent corporate finance advisory firms.Master's degree from leading "Grandes Ecoles" in business or engineering (or an equivalent university degree in finance) with outstanding academic record. Graduates from leading international institutions may also be consideredExtra points for DSCG (or other internationally recognized equivalents) / CFA Level I or IIStrong analytical skills in financial data analysis and modellingCuriosity, analytical rigor, proactivity, teamwork, and clear structured communication skills, with a client-service mindsetFully proficient in French (C1) and English (C1), both in daily work and within an international environment