Switching careers into finance or M&A

Yes. Profiles from financial control, consulting, credit analysis and CFO roles have successfully moved into TS. The key is demonstrating operational mastery of Financial Due Diligence mechanics — QoE, net debt, NWC — and articulating the transition coherently in fit questions.

Financial control, financial analysis, internal audit, strategy consulting and investment banking are the most valued backgrounds. Even an atypical profile can convince if they master TS fundamentals and build a coherent narrative around their career trajectory.

No. For most career switchers with relevant professional experience, a targeted operational training like Transaction Services Training is more effective than a new degree. What TS recruiters evaluate is technical mastery — not an academic title.

By building a narrative that links your past experience to TS skills — financial analysis, rigour, client contact, deal environments. Transaction Services Training includes a dedicated module on fit questions to help you structure this pitch convincingly.

For a career switcher, Transaction Services Training avoids the cost of a new Master's — often €15,000 to €30,000 — by providing the operational preparation that TS recruiters actually evaluate. A single investment to access a profession whose compensation and career prospects more than justify the cost.

Allow 4 to 6 weeks depending on starting background. Financial control or financial analysis profiles progress faster on technical content. All profiles require specific work on fit questions to build a coherent narrative around their transition.

A career switcher must do two things simultaneously: master TS fundamentals (QoE, adjustments, NWC) AND build a convincing transition narrative. A Big 4 auditor already has accounting foundations and only needs to close the TS gap. The preparation burden is therefore heavier for a career switcher.