We are looking for an ambitious and diligent Senior Associate to join our Valuation Services team based in Brussels. The team executes valuation and financial modelling engagements in the context of a transaction (M&A, divestiture, joint-venture, etc.), financial reporting purposes (e.g., goodwill impairment testing, purchase price allocation, etc.), tax purposes (legal reorganization of large corporates) or strategic purposes (e.g., decision-making, capital efficiency, capital allocation, etc.). 

As a Senior Associate in the Valuation Services team you will work with experts in the field of valuations, transformation, restructurings and transaction services, but will mainly focus on:

• Performing and reviewing complex valuation models;
• Identifying and understanding the key business drivers and provide value to the client through our services and the deliverables we produce;
• Managing the preparation of deliverables including reports, presentations and discussions with the different stakeholders; and
• Steering and providing guidance to more junior team members.

We expect our future Senior to have:

A Master’s degree in economics, commercial engineering, business administration or business economics;

Financial analytical skills and good accounting knowledge are considered as a prerequisite as well as giving meaning to the numbers and translate this into a well-structured report;

Between two to four years’ relevant professional experience in valuations, corporate finance investment banking or corporate development / strategy;

Entrepreneurial and looking forward to being exposed to challenging tasks;

Fluent with Excel and PowerPoint;

Prior experience in developing and managing more junior professionals is preferred;

Clear opinions that you gladly share with others;

You like solving new issues in a practical and creative manner;

Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a great team player;

Advising skills and you know how to inspire and retain clients;

A strong knowledge of Dutch, French and English;

and Eager to work on cross border assignments with potential frequent travel to London and Paris.

Our Offer: 

In addition to a competitive salary, supplemented with attractive fringe benefits, we offer you a multidisciplinary and entrepreneurial environment with challenging career perspectives, possibility to work on international engagements, continuous education and on-the-job training. We reward our people with substantial responsibilities, interaction with senior-level professionals, and live engagements.

You will work in a challenging and formative environment where teamwork is essential. You will also be encouraged to take part in internal development projects throughout your career. Sharing the firm’s values is essential, particularly the entrepreneurial spirit that has been cultivated since Eight Advisory was founded.