Jobs in British Virgin Islands

Join our Financial Services Office (FSO) and you will work with multi-disciplinary teams from around the world to deliver a global market perspective. Aligned to key industry groups including asset management and private equity, banking and capital markets, and insurance, we provide integrated assurance, consulting, strategy & transactions, and tax services to our clients. As a market segment of the FSO, the BBC includes the Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, and Cayman Islands. By joining the BBC, you will receive unmatched exposure and experience to our continuously growing portfolio of diverse FSO clients.

Our Strategy & Transactions (SaT) team works with clients to manage their capital agenda to drive competitive advantage and increased returns. As part of a global team of 10,000 professionals in 100 countries you will advise clients on preserving, optimizing, raising or investing capital. Major groups (or, as we call them, sub-service lines and competencies) within SaT include Mergers and Acquisition Services, Project Finance, Turnaround & Restructuring, Operational Transaction Services, Transaction Support, Transaction Tax, and Valuations, Economics and Modeling.

Your key responsibilities

• Working under the supervision of and support the senior manager, director and/or associate partner/partner, execute restructuring, liquidation and/or insolvency procedures as required and contribute to defining the engagement scope

• Actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships and make sure that delivered client work is of high quality; as part of this, you'll anticipate and identify risks and escalate issues, as appropriate

• Prepare analysis and reports supporting the engagement as required to be delivered to clients and other parties and contribute to presenting our work and its findings to the client

• Work effectively as a team member sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress

• Demonstrate professionalism and confidence to deal with a range of stakeholder groups and management teams

• Undertake tasks critical for effective onboarding of new clients

• Undertake day-to-day tasks for ongoing engagements to help ensure engagements are progressed effectively and within the allocated budget

• Build strong internal relationships within SaT and across other services

Skills and attributes for success

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills. The ability to produce clear, concise, well-written reports is key to our business

• Knowledge of business trends, relevant legislation, emerging technical and industry developments

• Excellent organizational and project management skills

• Able to multi-task and deadline-driven

• A proactive approach to progressing matters effectively and efficiently and raising key matters with the case manager as required

• An awareness of the importance of recording time accurately and the impact this has on engagement economics

• Ability to work a flexible schedule and you will be expected to work additional hours as required

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Possess or be actively pursuing an internationally recognized professional accounting certification, such as an ACA, CA, CPA or equivalent, or a service line relevant certification, such as a recognized insolvency qualification

• A minimum of five (5) years of recent relevant experience in a similar position, specifically with experience of restructuring and common law liquidations either within the “Big 4” or a boutique restructuring/insolvency firm; successful candidate must have demonstrated leadership and business development skills

• Display a high level of commercial acumen, and an awareness of the key industry drivers

• Proficiency in detailed financial and commercial analysis and able to identify potential areas of sensitivity

• The ability to identify key issues on assignments and suggest workable solutions and experience in presenting findings clearly in reports and other deliverables to clients

Ideally, you may also have

• Appreciation of the risks inherent in advising distressed businesses and their stakeholders

• Knowledge of current market issues in financial services

• Experience working on project-based teams solving complex issues

What we look for

We’re most interested in well-rounded people who are naturally curious and ready to work on engagements from a wide range of backgrounds. In return, you can expect the support of great colleagues, as well the industry-recognized training you’ll need to grow in your career. If you’re a fast learner with great organizational skills, this role is for you.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical, dental and vision coverage, competitive pension plan, generous vacation and leave entitlement(s), and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

•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.

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Diverse and inclusive culture:You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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.

Your key responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for management of UK tax reporting being delivered to their client base.
• Management of the successful delivery of technically complex and demanding consulting projects for their clients, ensuring technical excellence and practical / business focus approach taken
• Pursuit of business development opportunities identified by other service lines at EY (e.g. through audit, corporate finance or wider tax relationships)
• Provision of development support to junior members of the team through effective supervision, coaching and mentoring
• Contribution to people initiatives, including retaining and training our team
• Significant role in the management of the team both in terms of strategy and operations and also through managing junior staff development and assignments

Skills and attributes for success

• Technical and practical knowledge and experience in advising UK and non-UK Private Equity Houses

• Client focused, strategically and commercially aware
• Strong tax technical skills
• Strong client relationship management skills with ability to develop quality outputs to clients
• Negotiation skills
• Business development skills, able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work
• Effective time management, ability to remain calm when under pressure to meet deadlines
• Excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral
• Good knowledge within Mergers & Acquisitions

To qualify for the role you must have

• ACA / Law qualification / Tax specialist qualification / or breadth of knowledge equivalent to a Tax specialist qualification
• Strong tax technical skills
• Business development skills, able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work
• Experience of coaching and developing more junior staff
• Knowledge of the taxation of partnerships

Ideally you’ll also have

• Project management skills, plan and prioritize work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget
• Ability to solve problems creatively and pragmatically

What we offer

• 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.
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