Consultant/Senior Consultant, Transaction Diligence (Financial Services) - Strategy and Transactions

Job description

The Covid-19 pandemic is creating seismic challenges around the world. Our purpose, to build a better working world, has never been more important. Life at EY has been transformed dramatically but our strong culture of flexible and remote working has helped EY people navigate new ways of working and remain connected with each other and our clients.

A better working world truly starts with the people at EY who are building it every day. Now more than ever we need talented people from diverse backgrounds to help our clients navigate the complexities of this Transformative Age: people with the passion, curiosity and drive to make things better.

The opportunity

We are looking for Consultants/Senior Consultants within the Transaction Diligence, Financial Services teams in ourSydney or Melbourne offices.

As part of our Transaction Diligence team you will work with many of the world’s largest organisations, fastest-growing companies and private equity firms on some of the most complex deals in the global market. Through analysis of financial, commercial and operational data, our industry-aligned transaction diligence professionals add true value to clients, providing insights to key decision-makers that help them increase value, and reduce the risks and uncertainty inherent in transactions. You will help to identify key value drivers, challenge assumptions about future performance, search for and advise on hidden value, and work with other EY service teams to deliver an integrated approach to our clients before, during and after the transaction.

Our financial services team serve a broad array of banking and capital markets, insurance, and wealth and asset management (including superannuation) clients. You will be part of and can benefit from the deep experience of the EY Financial Services team across Asia-Pacific.

Your key responsibilities

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Analyse financial and operational results of targets through the preparation of various analyses by reviewing accounting records and conducting interviews with management, including finance, operations, human resources and marketing

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Prepare/evaluate pro forma financial information - assist in identifying issues for purchase price reductions, deal restructuring, or deal termination, assist management in identifying pre/post-acquisition issues and assist in preparing various reports and schedules

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Evaluate the effects of seasonal and cyclical changes on cash flow requirements and perform industry and company research

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Develop/maintain productive working relationships with client personnel, direct the progress of fieldwork, inform supervisors of the engagement status, and manage the performance of junior staff.

Skills and attributes for success

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A bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or economics, and approximately 2 years of related work experience

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Evidence of a focus on or experience in the financial services industry

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Comfortable analysing and interpreting financial information and use of MS Excel

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M&A, capital markets, diligence or transactions experience preferred

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Exceptional analytical and interpersonal skills

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Highly effective written and verbal communication skills

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A strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to new challenges in a collaborative team environment.

Ideally, you’ll also have

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A strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas in a collaborative team environment

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your performance. In addition, our comprehensiveTotal Rewards package can be tailored to your individual needs, to give you the freedom to manage your role in a way that’s right for you. This includes;

·  a variety of flexible working and leave arrangements
·  personalisedcareer development including coaching and support to help you build your career and access to formal learning so you can develop the skills you’ll need to thrive in the future
·  a range of tools and benefits to guide and support your health and wellbeing throughout your entire EY career.

About EY 

At EY, we hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging. Through our inclusive leadership behaviours, a variety of internal networks, flexible working and mentoring programs, you will have the support and flexibility to build an exceptional career.

EY is committed to removing barriers and improving the employment prospects of people with disability. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via contactrecruitment@au.ey.com  

We understand the importance of social distancing at this time so our recruitment and onboarding process will be managed virtually so we can continue to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of EY people, clients, guests and the broader public.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. ​

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The preferred applicant will be subject to employment screening by EY or by their external third party provider. 
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