Assistant Manager, Transaction Services - Financial Services

Interpath is an international and fast-growing advisory business with deep expertise in a broad range of specialisms spanning Deals, Advisory and Restructuring.

We deliver tangible results for global businesses, their investors, and stakeholders when complex problems arise, and critical decisions need to be made. Interpath is agile, independent, and conflict-free, and our passion for doing what’s right, every time, sets us apart.

Our diverse teams provide specialist technical knowledge combined with deep sector experience across our service line specialisms. Since our foundation in 2021, Interpath has grown rapidly, and we now have a presence across the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Spain, South Africa, Algeria, India, BVI, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Barbados, Hong Kong and Singapore. By 2030 we aim to be one of the world’s leading advisory firms with a truly global footprint.

Interpath is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Manager for our Financial Services Transaction Services team in London. This role presents an exciting opportunity to engage with a diverse portfolio of Financial Services clients, such as banks, non-bank lenders, fintechs, asset managers, insurance brokers and others. The team has ambitions to grow rapidly and extend coverage to an even broader array of sub-sectors. As an Assistant Manager, you will have the opportunity to work on complex engagements, develop client relationships, and collaborate closely with industry leaders in a dynamic and entrepreneurial Deal Advisory practice.

Your responsibilities will encompass the full spectrum of the transaction lifecycle, managing both buy-side and sell-side assignments. You will play a pivotal role in delivering successful transactions by collaborating with our Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory and other DD specialists across the Interpath network.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and delivery of Financial Due Diligence (FDD), Vendor Due Diligence (VDD) and Vendor Assist reports.
• Evaluate Quality of Earnings to identify extraordinary income and costs that impact underlying earnings.
• Analyse and benchmark Net Working Capital (NWC) based on historical trends.
• Identify debt-like items through an in-depth review of balance sheets and off-balance-sheet arrangements.
• Critically assess target forecasts, highlighting key risks and opportunities.
• Manage client meetings and act as a key contact for due diligence engagements.
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of our Financial Services sector practice.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• ACA/ACCA/CFA qualified (or equivalent), with experience in Audit, Transaction Services or a related field; Financial Services experience is advantageous.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit and strong team orientation.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with a proven record of managing senior client relationships.
• Experience supporting business development and originating opportunities is advantageous but not mandatory.