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As one of the world’s largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions – we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.
RSM is seeking an ambitious and motivated individual to join our Corporate Finance PLC Advisory team on a six-month placement.
About us
RSM is one of the UK’s largest accountancy and business advisory firms. RSM has over 3,650 partners and staff across 32 offices in the UK and over 51,000 staff operating in 123 countries.
The team
We are a small relationship-driven team with a particular focus on assisting clients with competition clearance issues and the implementation of remedies, typically business carve-outs and disposals. We have specialist skills and experience in a rapidly growing market, and work extensively in the UK and internationally. To find out more about our work, and recent transactions we have acted on, please visit our website at Monitoring trustee services | RSM UK.
The role
You will be working closely within the team to gain an insight into the dynamic world of Transactions; working alongside a team of experienced professionals, you will gain exposure to various businesses from different industries and sectors, as well as liaise with professionals from other fields, such as private equity, law and banking. You will learn to identify attractive business opportunities, and to understand the requirements and implications of competition regulations on mergers, market investigations, and state aid cases.
You will also have the opportunity to work with other teams within Corporate Finance and Restructuring Advisory, as well as assisting with regional and national marketing activities and targeting new potential clients.
Key responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of presentations to lawyers and companies;
- Research and analysis of companies, industries and trends;
- Review Orders imposed by regulators and Undertakings given by parties;
- Review client data and procedures;
- Assist in drafting monitoring reports to be submitted to regulators on a periodic basis;
- Review legal agreements, for example in respect of asset divestments;
- Attend internal and external meetings, including with clients; and
- Assist with national and regional marketing activities.
About you
- Strong attention to detail;
- Clear, confident communicator, with strong written and numerical skills;
- Hard working and motivated;
- Willing to assume responsibility;
- Able to deal with a range of people in a confident and professional manner;
- Computer literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; and
- Ability to prioritise and manage various on-going responsibilities, working both autonomously and within a team.
We have had a consistent intake of placement students, many of whom have returned to RSM under full time employment and undertaken the ACA and CFA qualifications. This 6-month placement offers an excellent opportunity to gain an insight into Corporate Finance, whilst being coached by former students to achieve your potential.
Flexible working
At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.
Our recruitment process
RSM will only take one application into consideration per recruitment cycle. We do not accept multiple applications to different vacancies.
Entry requirements
At RSM, we don't just look for good exam results. We think passion, personality and originality are just as important.
You will need:
- 112 UCAS points across 3 A Levels or an equivalent level 3 qualification, or 104 UCAS points across 4 Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers or Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level);
- A predicted/obtained honours degree.
Please note, RSM does not accept General Studies, AS levels or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
