RSM UK has strengthened its financial services transactions expertise with the appointment of James Zuurbier as a deal services director.

Zuurbier brings 15 years of experience in the sector and will be joining RSM’s consulting team.

His career includes significant tenure at a Big Four firm, where he led numerous deals within the lending, banking, insurance, and wealth and asset management sectors.

His previous experience also encompasses various finance roles at Barclays, leading important strategic projects.

His expertise lies in representing multinational corporates and worldwide private equity funds, with a focus on due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures.

At RSM, Zuurbier will take a leadership role within the financial services industry group.

Zuurbier said: “Despite high interest rates, political uncertainty and shaky investor confidence, which has hindered deal activity across many industries, the financial services sector continues to defy headwinds.

“Financial services play a significant role in societies and lives, so transactions in the industry can have a wide-ranging impact. I’m looking forward to helping colleagues and clients cut through the complexities in the sector to achieve their strategic goals.”

With a goal to strengthen the due diligence team throughout the UK, he will concentrate on expanding the company’s footprint in the financial services market.

RSM UK Transaction Services partner and head Rob McCarthy said: “We’re delighted to have James join our Transaction Services team. His extensive track record in the financial services sector will strengthen our offering to clients and will be extremely valuable in building our presence in the fast-growing market.

“His appointment further demonstrates our commitment to an industry focused approach across solutions to better serve our global clients.”