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 opportunityHow organizations manage their capital today will define their competitive position tomorrow. The Strategy and Transactions service line helps create social and economic value for our clients by helping them make more informed decisions about strategically managing capital and transactions, including raising, investing, optimizing, and preserving capital.Deal Advisory - Deal Advisory encompasses comprehensive advisory services supporting clients through every stage of a transaction, including buy-side financial due diligence support in mergers and acquisitions, sell-side divestment advisory, capital and debt structuring and raises, and other corporate finance engagements. Our team advises clients on maximizing transaction value by evaluating financial, commercial, strategic, regulatory, and operational considerations, and identifying potential synergies and risks.To grow our team, we are recruiting for Strategy and Transactions (SaT) Consultants within our Deal Advisory Team.Your key responsibilities

• Perform detailed financial due diligence on merger/acquisition targets, identifying potential risks, integration opportunities, and valuation considerations.
• Assist in sell-side advisory engagements through market assessments, valuation analyses, and preparation of information memoranda.
• Support debt structuring and financing procurement activities, including debt capacity assessment, financial modeling, and negotiation support.
• Analyze working capital needs, seasonality, and other adjustments critical for client negotiations during transaction closes.
• Employ advanced analytical tools and techniques, championing digital solutions within Strategy and Transactions.
• Coordinate effectively with clients and other relevant stakeholders during transaction cycles.
• Support in preparation and coordination of client presentations and due diligence dataroom administration management.
• Assist in preparing proposals and presentations in support of business development initiatives.

Skills and attributes for success

• Sharp analytical thinking and exceptional problem-solving skills
• Strong record of leadership in an academic, professional, or extracurricular setting
• Exceptional team player who can work with people at all levels in an organization
• Outstanding communication and writing skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Powerpoint, Excel, Word)

What we look for

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CA, CPA, CMA) is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related discipline.
• Related experience will be considered an asset (including background in audit). Experience levels will be assessed accordingly. Interested candidates holding no work experience can be considered for entry level roles
• Good appreciation of local, regional, and global macro-economic conditions and trends
• First-hand experience in financial analysis, e.g., from an internship

What we offer youAt EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.EY | Building a better working worldEY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society, and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy, and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.