Assistant Manager – Transaction Services

Sancovia Corporate Finance

Assistant Manager for Transaction Services assisting in M&A processes. Engaging in financial due diligence and coordinating client relations in a hybrid environment.

Posted 6/14/2026full-timeDüsseldorf • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Active participation in financial due diligence projects in the context of company acquisitions and disposals (buy-side and sell-side)
Support in conducting vendor assistance projects as well as in the analysis and modelling of business plans
Independent analysis of financial data, including identification and preparation of key financial findings and drivers
Preparation of FDD reports, financial factbooks and other transaction-related documents
Taking responsibility for sub-projects and actively supporting project management in coordinating clients, internal teams and external stakeholders
Participation in client meetings, including preparation and follow-up, and ongoing communication with clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in economics, business administration or a related field (Bachelor/Master), preferably with a focus on finance
3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience in transaction services / financial due diligence, preferably at a reputable audit firm or a corporate finance advisory
Solid knowledge of financial statement analysis and business management concepts
Very strong analytical skills and excellent proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
Independent, structured and responsible working style
High motivation, professional demeanour and strong teamwork and communication skills
Initial experience in independently managing workstreams or sub-projects is an advantage
Excellent written and spoken German and English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid workplace, flexible working hours and 30 days of annual leave plus special leave
Competitive base salary and an attractive variable compensation scheme
Support for individual professional development and a company pension scheme
Balanced work-life environment, a very collegial atmosphere and a centrally located office
Short communication lines and flat hierarchies
Access to corporate benefits with numerous employee discounts
Annual multi-day team-building events

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial due diligencefinancial statement analysisbusiness management conceptsfinancial modellingdata analysisreport preparationtransaction-related documentationproject managementvendor assistance projectssub-project management

Soft Skills

analytical skillsstructured working styleresponsible working stylehigh motivationprofessional demeanourteamwork skillscommunication skillsindependent workclient communicationpreparation and follow-up