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DirectorJob Description & Summary
Director Contentious Valuations (Private Wealth Disputes)
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Director to join our growing contentious valuations practice. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead complex valuation engagements within the private wealth disputes market including matrimonial trust and private wealth disputes.
You will bring deep business and share valuation expertise exceptional report-writing skills and the ability to engage confidently with clients lawyers and other advisors. This role has a significant business development component. You will be a visible presence in the London private wealth legal and intermediary market attending events nurturing relationships and driving a clear go-to-market strategy.
We welcome candidates from valuations forensic accounting and disputes backgrounds as well as experienced lawyers seeking a career transition into expert witness and contentious valuations work.
What your days will look like:
Lead valuations for contentious private wealth matters providing robust independent advice to support clients navigate complex processes where business and share valuation is a core element of the dispute.
Lead teams to prepare detailed valuation analysis and expert advisor and expert witness reports ready for Partner review and to a standard that is suitable for submission to the Court.
Work closely and collaboratively with clients lawyers counsel and other advisors as the matter requires.
Mentor develop and motivate junior staff fostering a high-performance and quality-driven culture.
Develop and lead a structured business development strategy to grow PwCs presence in the contentious valuations market.
Attend regular London-based events and networking sessions (often morning or evening) to build and maintain a strong personal and team market profile.
Collaborate across industry sector experts and other experts within PwC (e.g. tax data and analytics) to deliver a broad range of contentious engagements across sectors.
Contribute to the evolution of our valuation methodology use of technology and adoption of AI tools to drive efficiency quality and new services.
The role is for you if:
You have Director experience in valuations forensic accounting disputes or related and complimentary professional services roles.
Strong track record in business and share valuations for private wealth disputes.
High-quality report-writing skills including the preparation or reviews of expert witness reports.
Curiosity and intellectual agility to handle and thrive in complex and multi-stakeholder matters.
Experience of working with lawyers and tax advisors on contentious matters.
Confidence in building relationships including in networking environments.
Ability to shape and execute a go-to-market strategy.
A proactive driver with strong commercial instincts and enthusiasm for growing a specialist practice.
Positive energetic and committed to exceptional quality.
Passionate about building and maintaining relationships both in the market and internally.
Organised structured and disciplined in managing multiple priorities.
Comfortable working flexibly including regular London attendance at networking events and occasional overseas travel.
What youll receive from us:
No matter where you may be in your career or personal life our benefits are designed to add value and support recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.
We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.
Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)
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Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Active Listening AI Interaction Alteryx (Automation Platform) Analytical Thinking Asset Valuation Balance Sheet Analysis Business Valuations Business Value Analysis Capital Modeling Coaching and Feedback Communication Corporate Finance Creativity Deal Structures Derivative Valuation Disputed / Distressed Valuation Embracing Change Emotional Regulation Empathy Financial Advising Financial Literacy Financial Modeling Financial Need Analysis 49 moreDesired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
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NoGovernment Clearance Required
NoJob Posting End Date
Required Experience:
Director
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