Experienced Staff - Restructuring (Transaction Advisory Services): The Bahamas

Job description

EY, a global market leading professional services organization, with dynamic people in more than 150 countries, is committed to operating with integrity, quality and professionalism in the provision of audit, tax, advisory and transaction advisory services. We are the only professional services organization who has a separate business dedicated exclusively to the financial services marketplace. Join Financial Services (FSO) and you will work with multi-disciplinary teams from around the world to deliver a global perspective. Aligned to key industry groups including asset management, banking and capital markets, insurance and private equity, we provide integrated advisory, assurance, tax, and transaction services.

As a market segment of the FSO, the BBC includes the Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, and Cayman Islands. The BBC operates as one regional practice and we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent from across the globe. By joining the BBC, you will receive unmatched exposure and experience to our continuously growing portfolio of diverse financial services clients.

Our global network of Restructuring Services professionals helps clients develop financial and operational strategies to improve liquidity, credit availability and shareholder return. Join this team and you will help clients evaluate capital options, capture greater transaction value and achieve strategic objectives – whether they are buying or selling a distressed asset, restructuring a business or dealing with underperformance, or looking to improve cash management.

Through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching you will experience ongoing professional development. That's how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Our continued success in the Caribbean region has propelled rapid growth in our team. We have ambitious plans and we are seeking a high-performing, motivated, and experienced restructuring staff to join our team to help in further developing our practice in the Bahamas and the wider Caribbean region. This role will primarily focus on restructuring and insolvency; the successful candidate should have some knowledge of liquidations (both solvent and insolvent), while some investigations/forensics/valuations experience would be beneficial but is not required for this role.

This position is based in the Bahamas and, where necessary to meet client demands, in the wider Caribbean area. Successful candidates must have a track record of performance in previous similar positions and a demonstrated ability to provide exceptional client service.

Your client responsibilities
·  Work effectively as a team member sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress
·  Prepare analysis and reports supporting the restructuring assignment as required to be delivered to clients and other parties
·  Develop and maintain productive working relationships with management and workforce of the target business as well as its stakeholders
·  Build strong internal relationships within Restructuring and across other services.
·  Strong communication skills, building effective relationships at all levels

Your people responsibilities
·  Contribute to people initiatives, including recruiting and retaining Restructuring professionals
·  Maintain an educational program to continually develop personal skills

To qualify, candidates must have:
·  A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
·  Actively pursuing an internationally recognized professional accounting designation, such as a CPA, CA, ACA, or equivalent; a recognized insolvency qualification would be beneficial, but is not required
·  A minimum of one year of recent relevant experience within the finance sector.
·  Although not required, the ideal candidate would have experience serving clients in the financial services industry
·  Display a high level of commercial acumen, and an awareness of the key drivers of corporate failure or underperformance
·  Proficient in detailed financial and commercial analysis and able to identify potential areas of sensitivity
·  Able to identify key issues on assignments and suggest workable solutions
·  Experienced in presenting findings clearly in reports and other deliverables to clients
·  Appreciation of the risks inherent in advising distressed businesses and their stakeholders
·  Dedication to teamwork and leadership, and integrity within a professional environment
·  The ability and willingness to travel within BBC and the United States

Our competitive compensation package includes health insurance, pension, bonus structure, and vacation entitlement.

EY, an equal employment opportunity employer, values the diversity of our workforce and the knowledge of our people.