Director - Deal Analytics

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The Director of Deal Analytics leads the end-to-end data analytics process for mergers and acquisitions, providing strategic insights that support deal evaluation, financial reporting, and operational decision-making. This role collaborates with deal teams to analyze complex datasets, develop financial models, and identify growth opportunities through advanced analytics tools such as SQL and Tableau. Strong leadership, financial acumen, and technical expertise are essential to drive data-informed strategies and support client success.

Job Responsibilities

• Leads and manages complex analytics and transaction engagements across buy-side and sell-side transactions.
• Develops and delivers engagement approaches that meet client objectives and support high-quality outcomes.
• Provides strategic insight to clients related to transaction evaluation, execution, and value creation.
• Leads, mentors, and develops engagement teams while fostering a collaborative culture.
• Supports business development efforts and enhances go-to-market strategies.
• Builds and maintains strong client relationships across private equity and corporate clients.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 9+ years of experience.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing complex engagements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Big Four or similar consulting background.
• Experience serving private equity clients.
• Demonstrated success building and growing advisory practices.

Additional Role Expectations

• Travel: As required by client engagements.
• Peak Periods: Increased workload during active transactions.
• Licensure Progress: Maintenance of relevant credentials.
• Scheduling: Flexibility to meet client and business demands.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. 

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

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At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $151,200 - $304,200

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.