BDO is an international network of public accounting firms, the BDO Member Firms, which perform
professional services under the name of BDO. The global network provides advisory services in 154
countries, with 64,300 people working out of over 1,400 offices worldwide. The combined fee income
of all the BDO Member Firms was $7.3 billion in 2015.
Service provision within the international BDO network is coordinated by Brussels Worldwide Services
BVBA, a limited liability company incorporated in Belgium with its statutory seat in Brussels.
To reinforce our global team, BWS Brussels is seeking a Strategic Development Adviser, to work
primarily out of our Brussels office.
Job overview
The Strategic Development Adviser is a ambitious individual in the beginning of his or her career, who
will participate in the continued expansion of the international BDO network and its member firms.
This is a motivating opportunity for a professional who is willing to support and drive our strategic
initiatives in Europe, Middle East and Africa and beyond. Based in Brussels, the position will involve
travel. The language of the network is English.
Key accountabilities and responsibilities
Reporting to the CEO EMEA / Global Head of Advisory and working closely with member firm
management, as well as the regional CEOs and the global CEO, the role involves:
 Using in-depth market and competitor analysis in order to assist BDO Global and local firm
management in developing and implementing their strategies and business agenda
 Developing the role, gradually taking more responsibility for strategic projects and for supporting
selected markets directly, for example:
Assisting in formulating business plans and following up on their execution
Co-driving and supporting new business initiatives
Identifying and analysing market opportunities and share best practices
Creatively develop business intelligence and benchmarking from internal and external data
Driving and coordinating key regional/international topics
Assisting in local and regional mergers and acquisitions
Education and professional skills / knowledge
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Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a professional services firm, preferably as a consultant
Strong analytical capabilities and able to solve and communicate complex managerial issues
Ability to grasp the big picture concepts and quickly build up an understanding of the competitive
position and unique challenges facing the organisation
Experienced in working with strategic and development issues; M&A experience an advantage
Strong social and communication skills and capable of convincing people on the basis of arguments
Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication
Ability to both work independently and in teams
Experience of working in a national / international organisation with a partnership model is an asset
Ideally possessing a Master’s degree in management or engineering
An ambitious person with drive, but also a personality that interacts well with different cultures
Fluent in English;.
Compensation is competitive and reflects the position.
How to apply
Please send your CV and letter of motivation to Philip Van der Auwera, Talent Management Specialist &
HR Manager at go-recruitment@bdo.global detailing your availability and salary expectations, as well as
references.
For more information, please visit www.bdointernational.com