EY GDS - Strategy and Transaction –Transaction Strategy & Execution  (WCAS)

Job description

EY GDS – Strategy & Transaction – Transaction & Strategy Execution

·  Level – Advanced Analyst/Senior Analyst/Assistant Manager/ Associate Manager/ Manager/
·  Experience – 18 months to 12 years
·  Education - Post Graduate degree in business, accounting, finance, engineering, computer science or related field from a premier institute 

Within SaT, TSE team services clients with a full range of hands-on, operationally focused support and advice across the transaction life cycle, across buyers and sellers. We cover a wide range of operational aspects, including divestiture advisory services, carve-out readiness and support, operational due diligence, synergy assessment and delivery, day-one readiness assessment, 100day planning, integration process support, carve-out/stand-alone costs assessment and risks, and cost reduction.  
Our professionals work on transactions and business development across the globe.

The opportunity

·  We’re looking for candidates with expertise in M&A life cycle, carve-out / integration of a business post-announcement of transaction, cross-border M&A. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm and develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring, and learning & development. 

Your key responsibilities

·  Demonstrate excellent skills in project execution, including synergy assessment, project management, problem-solving, and facilitation 
·  Build relationships with EY offices across the globe, and demonstrate knowledge of regional practices. Responsible for high degree of GDS user satisfaction with engagement process and work products 
·  Assist in business development activities including preparing presentations for client and internal pursuit meetings  
·  Support execution of the carve-out / integration plan while working to constantly identify areas for improvement, including resolving integration issues 
·  Create work products documenting the engagement procedures performed against objectives 
·  Manage client engagement teams executing TSE services which support key decision makers in developing and executing their transaction strategy to secure deal value  
·  Provide guidance on projects and mentor a team of TSE professionals 
·  Conduct timely performance reviews for employees and develop other professionals by providing effective performance feedback and training. Lead by example 
·  Identify business development opportunities and assist Partners and Senior Managers on proposals and new business opportunities  

Skills and attributes for success

·  Understanding of M&A life cycle, carve-out / integration of a business post-announcement of transaction, cross-border M&A 
·  Possess financial analysis experience from a number of pre- and post-deal transactions, with the ability to link detailed operational analysis to P&L, cash flow and balance sheet 
·  In-depth sector and company decks providing insights as per the EY Capital Agenda approach  
·  Ability to determine risks and opportunity areas  
·  Skill to synthesize approaches to complex carve-out and integration conflicts  
·  Talent to adapt to new challenges and ideas  
·  Excellent problem solving, project management, facilitation and interpersonal skills 
·  Strong written and verbal communication skills

 

To qualify for the role, you must have

·  Post Graduate degree in business, accounting, finance, engineering, computer science or related field  from a premier institute with experience in applicable industry and/or consulting experience  
·  Understanding of M&A life cycle, carve-out / integration of a business post-announcement of transaction, cross-border M&A  
·  Well versed with MS Excel and PowerPoint  
·  Willingness to undertake international travel as per business requirement

Ideally, you’ll also have

·  Project management skills
·  Strong communication and presentation skills

What we look for 

·  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 SaT practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries

What we offer

·  EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career. 
·  Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. 
·  Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. 
·  Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. 
·  Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. 

About EY
EY | Building a better working world

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. 

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. 

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.