Job Description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.​

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity 

Leveraging an extensive global network, our M&A team provides sector-focused advice on the sale process from strategic positioning to close, and we help execute acquisitions, alliances and mergers. As part of this team you will be advising shareholders, C-suite executives and boards on evaluating strategic alternatives in the context of transactions.

In our M&A Advisory team, you’ll develop your commercial capabilities working with our global networks and fast-moving, emerging clients. Our diverse client portfolio will build your capabilities in pitching, briefing, managing relationships and challenging assumptions.

Your key responsibilities

You will participate in the execution of corporate finance transactions (buy-side and sell-side advisory) for our clients, preparing client reports and key documentation for fund-raising, acquisitions and divestitures which includes the preparation of information memorandums and business plans.

You will take an active role in origination and business development activities including involvement in the preparation of pitch books and other marketing materials and involvement in meeting with existing / target clients. There will be an opportunity for you to get involved in a number of projects at any one time, managing assignments/work streams and the teams reporting to the responsible Director/Associate Partner/Partner. In addition, you will have responsibility for the following:

• Development and use of detailed financial models for business plans or proforma financials and the production of clear analysis to support client needs
• Advising clients on complex accounting issues in relation to structuring transactions
• Preparing industry analysis and competitive landscape on prospective Target’s industry
• Work closely with clients and their other advisors on executing the transaction and advising them through the M&A process, including leading due diligence and review of definitive transaction agreements
• Taking the lead in key areas in client meetings and contribution on wider issues
• Contribution to delivery of wider strategic objectives across Transactions, as well as support of and participation in initiatives for growth of the firm as a whole
• Building a network across industry, private equity, banks, legal and other advisors: a self-motivator who is comfortable taking the lead in contacting and developing new relationships within the wider marketplace

Skills and attributes for success 

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical and able to work under pressure
• Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of work experience (for Manager) and 8 years of work experience (for Associate Director), preferably M&A in an investment bank, professional services firm or boutique advisory firm
• Leadership skills especially in areas of M&A Project Management including People and Stakeholder Management

• M&A transaction experience from end to end
• Strong numerical, financial and modelling skills based on a well-developed understanding of financial statements
• Sound commercial judgment and an ability to generate creative solutions to problems

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Client facing experience from a professional services background  
• High degree of personal drive and motivation to succeed
• A passion to provide high quality service to your clients

What we offer you 

We will fuel your ambition and potential with future-focused skills development that equips you with state-of-the-art methodologies and technology-enabled solutions. With more than 25,000 people in 150 countries, you will join an inclusive and empowering culture that values your uniqueness, prioritizes your wellbeing, and immerses you in the diverse thinking and cross-cultural experiences necessary to help deliver impact to clients across the globe and to help build a better working world. Learn more about careers at EY-Parthenon.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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