As an Associate Director in Transaction Strategy and Execution, you will be a vital member of the team managing and executing projects focused on transaction strategy and transaction execution. Your role will also involve developing experience across the M&A lifecycle including pre-sign, sign-to-close and post-closing. We value both experiences across the merger lifecycle, preferably within TMT sector, for a candidate having a strong desire to help clients on a range of challenging transaction and transformational engagements, including Day 1/Day 100 planning, post-merger integration synergies and carve-outs / activations
Skills and attributes for success
- Leading multi-functional large size M&A project teams (on-shore and within GDS) through agreed-upon phases of project governance, requirements definition, and risk analysis of a client’s M&A project life cycle
- Leading business development activities (e.g. RFPs, points of view-based business development) and demonstrated ability to build and nurture client relationships
- Identify opportunities across service lines and cross collaborate with other service lines for end-to-end delivery.
- Collaborating with on-shore team members in developing applicable methodologies, tools, approaches, points of view, thought leadership and accelerators to differentiate EY in the marketplace
- Developing long-term relationships and networks, both internally and externally; interacting and communicating effectively with teammates, clients, stakeholders and executives
- Leadership – Engender high performing teaming into diverse project teams
- Analytical capabilities – knowledge of how to synthesize large amounts of data, develop hypotheses, test those hypotheses and use them to facilitate conversations with client executives
- Project Management – be part of project teams comprising colleagues from across the Strategy & Transactions sub service lines
To qualify for the role, you must have
- A proven record of excellence in a mergers or acquisitions transactions role with extensive experience of handling large transaction in TMT Sector
- Five years or more experience in business development and client relationship management. This includes coordinating and leading RFP responses and/or proactive business development (linear and lateral extensions). Demonstrated ability to build client relationships
- Strong verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, exposure to tools like Power BI, Alteryx, working knowledge of VBA, Python will be plus
- Experience presenting to client executives at VP and above level
- Master’s degree and twelve or more years of related work experience, with at least 7 years in a management consulting company
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-prominent, multi-disciplinary team of 3000+ professionals, in the only integrated global transaction business worldwide.
- Opportunities to work with EY SaT practices globally with prominent 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.
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.