SaT_Pursuits_Senior Analyst

Job description

EY-GDS – Strategy and Transactions (SaT) – Senior Analyst (Pursuits)

Within GDS SaT, our Pursuits team provides support for pre-deal and origination activities, including deal origination meeting decks, capital agenda infopacks/opportunity paper decks, value creation opportunity packs, industry insight packs, divestiture opportunity decks, thought leadership packs and idea generation support. The Pursuits team works in tandem with global teams in delivering exceptional client service and support in BD activities.

The Pursuits’ team in GDS SaT has over 120 professionals supporting deal origination engagements across the globe.

The opportunity

We’re looking for Senior Analysts to be a part of business development assignments, and perform qualitative and quantitative research on the markets and/or target companies and join the leadership group of our GDS- SaT Pursuits Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in the growth of a new service offering.

Your key responsibilities

The responsibilities of a Senior Analyst will include the following:

·  Be a part of business development assignments, and perform qualitative and quantitative research on the markets and/or target companies
·  Understand, analyze and assess information from external and internal (EY) sources, including financial statements and KPI analysis
·  Develop understanding and knowledge on focus sectors for EY SaT, to be able to interpret and derive insights from financial, strategic and market information
·  Write sections of reports to synthesis and present the findings, and analysis from research
·  Participate on client calls, and stay abreast of current business and industry trends
·  Provide coaching and training to junior team members
·  Maintain positive, productive and professional relationships with client personnel and colleagues
·  Direct the progress of engagement work and inform supervisors of the engagement status
·  Comply with EY policies and guidelines

Skills and attributes for success

·  Comprehensive knowledge in research databases such as Capital IQ, One Source, Factiva, Merger Market
·  Strong project management and interpersonal skills
·  Eye for details and strive to delight clients by delivering high quality and accurate output within expected timelines
·  Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience in preparing presentations

To qualify for the role, you must have

·  Master’s degree OR MBA OR Master’s in business administration or CFA
·  2-4 years of work experience in preferably in financial analysis and/or corporate strategy and research
·  Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
·  Experience working in following organization or areas will be preferred: Management consultancy firms, preferably Big 4 or financial analytics firms Or Equity / Investment banking research role in leading KPOs/Captives
·  Large Indian corporates with exposure in analytics, financial modelling and corporate finance role
·  Transaction environment: candidates with transactional/deal understanding, performance improvement, divestitures, and/or carve-outs with aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis will be preferred

What we at GDS SaT offer

·  A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment
·  An opportunity to be a part of market-leading, multi-disciplinary team of 1400 + professionals, in the only integrated global transaction business worldwide.
·  Opportunities to work with EY practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries

What working at EY offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

·  Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
·  Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
·  The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.