Senior Associate - Transaction Advisory
Neos Talent - Chicago, IL
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Senior Associate - Transaction Advisory (FDD) | $170k-$220k - Total CompLocations: New York | Chicago | Dallas | Los Angeles | PhiladelphiaModel: Hybrid (4 days in-office / client site)The OpportunityWe're supporting a high-growth, advisory firm, on multiple urgent Associate hires within their Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) team.This is a deal-first environment "” lean teams, direct client exposure, and the opportunity to take ownership of financial due diligence workstreams early in your career.You'll work across mid-market transactions ($20m-$500m), partnering with private equity sponsors, lenders and corporate clients.Compensation (Transparent & High-Upside)Base: $90k - $110kTotal Comp: typically $170k - $200k+Top performers: $200k - $220k+Structured around a billable revenue model (~22%), meaning:Similar hours to Big 4 deals teamsMaterially higher earning potentialWhat You'll Be DoingExecute buy-side and sell-side financial due diligenceAnalyse quality of earnings (QoE)working capital, and net debtIdentify key risks, trends, and deal considerationsBuild and own Excel-based analysis and outputsContribute to client-ready reports and presentationsWork closely with senior team members in lean deal teamsWhat They're Looking For1-4 years experience in:Financial Due Diligence (FDD) / TAS / DealsBackground from Mid Market / PE-backed advisory firmsBig 4 Transaction Services / Deals teams onlyHands-on experience with:QoE analysisWorking capital normalisationNet debt considerationsCPA preferredStrong Excel / financial modelling capabilityImportant This role is not suited to:Pure audit backgrounds without deal exposureAccounting advisory / technical accounting (AAS / policy)FP&A / finance roles without transaction experienceWhy JoinHigh-growth, PE-backed platform with strong deal flowLean teams with real responsibility earlyTransparent, performance-driven compensation modelClear path to rapid progression and earnings growthInterested?If you're currently in FDD / TAS and looking for:More ownershipMore exposureMore upsideDrop me a message or apply directly.
Created: 2026-05-14