Interview
An optimised CV to land a Transaction Services interview
Your CV is your first filter — and most candidates are eliminated before the interview. This module shows you how to structure and phrase your experience to trigger the interview call at Big Four and boutique M&A TS teams.
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TS recruiters scan a CV in 20 seconds — and look for very specific signals
A CV for a Transaction Services role is not a standard CV: Big 4 recruiters look for specific signals — financial analysis experience, quantified missions, Due Diligence keywords, clean format. Most CVs from qualified candidates are rejected before even reaching the interview stage because they don't know how to position themselves.
Key figure
20sThat is the average time a Big 4 TS recruiter spends on a CV before deciding whether to move to the next stage — your positioning must be immediate.
An optimised CV to land a Transaction Services interview
Structure and signals expected by TS recruiters
A Big 4 TS recruiter spends on average 20 seconds on a CV before deciding whether to call. In that time, they look for three precise signals: quantified…
Showcasing financial experience for a TS audience
Almost every TS candidate profile has at least one valorisable experience — M&A internship, Big 4 audit, management control or financial consulting. This…
Eliminating errors with real before/after examples
The errors that cost interview calls are identified with concrete before/after examples: generic phrasing ('participated in financial analysis' → 'built an LBO…
Measurable outcomes
500+ candidates prepared, 100% in internship or full-time role. Transaction Services Training is a proven method.
Our team is made up of former Transaction Services analysts and managers, including Big 4 recruiters. They share directly what is evaluated in the interview — because they have been on the other side of the table.
Why Transaction Services Training and not another programme?
 ✦ Recommended |  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% specialised in Transaction Services | Only one | |||
| Full case studies with detailed corrections | 8+ | 1–2 | 1–2 | |
| EBITDA / Net Debt / NWC adjustments documented | 150+ | A few | Rare | |
| Reusable TS Excel models | 4+ | Limited | ||
| Mock interview with Big 4 recruiter | Included | |||
| Team responsive within the hour | Included | Limited | ||
| Updated monthly | Yes | Occasional | ||
| One-time price, no subscription | Yes | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription |
Comparison based on publicly available offers as of 2025. Data subject to change.
Frequently asked questions
What signals does a Big 4 Transaction Services recruiter look for in a CV?
A TS recruiter scans for signals of analytical mastery — quantified missions, exposure to financial statements, Due Diligence, M&A or restructuring keywords. They also check the coherence of the career path with TS skills and the general presentation quality of the document.How is Transaction Services Training CV correction different from a standard proofreading service?
Transaction Services Training correction is done by TS practitioners who have themselves recruited. They evaluate your CV exactly as a Big 4 manager would: positioning, mission density, missing keywords, phrasings to avoid. It is not a stylistic proofread — it is a positioning audit.Do you need to adapt your CV differently for a Big 4 TS role vs an M&A boutique?
Yes. Big 4 firms place more emphasis on academic background and internal rotations. M&A boutiques value direct transaction exposure and conciseness more. Transaction Services Training correction adapts to the type of firm targeted to maximise your callback rate.How long does it take to correct a Transaction Services CV with Transaction Services Training?
The Transaction Services Training correction process typically takes 48 to 72 hours. You receive the annotated CV with detailed comments and suggested reformulations. An improved version is also provided for phrasings that can be directly optimised.At what stage of preparation should you have your Transaction Services CV corrected?
Ideally before applying, but the sooner the better. A poorly positioned CV can eliminate a candidate before the interview stage. Transaction Services Training CV correction can run in parallel with technical preparation — the two actions are independent.How many CV versions do you need to apply for Transaction Services roles?
Generally, one Big 4 version and one M&A boutique version are sufficient. Adjustments are targeted: emphasis on academic background for Big 4, and on data exposure and financial project experience for boutiques. Transaction Services Training guides these adaptations in its correction.How is Transaction Services Training CV correction different from a generalist CV writing course?
Transaction Services Training correction is done by practitioners who have recruited in TS — not generalist career coaches. Every comment is rooted in what a TS recruiter actually looks for: analytical signals, exposure to financial data, deal terminology.
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