EY Strategy Transactions Senior 

Malta, Central Region 

324379630

Your key Responsibilities:

• Understand, analyse and assess information from external and internal (EY) sources to provide insights for clients, and help them develop strategic plans for raising, investing and/or optimizing capital
• Apply financial analytical skills in the preparation of financial due diligence reports for both local and foreign clients seeking to acquire target businesses and/or assets
• Participate in business development assignments, and perform qualitative and quantitative research on the markets and/or target companies
• Develop in depth knowledge on focus sectors for EY, to be able to add value while analysing financial and strategic information of clients, and identifying opportunities based on market developments
• Write reports to present key findings, and analysis from research
• Use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of services provided

Skills / Attributes for success

• Strong drive to take new work initiatives and ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas
• Excellent analytical, report writing, organizational, interpersonal and teaming skills
• Excellent understanding of company, industry, economic research, financial statements and valuations
• Good understanding of corporate transactions and funding mechanisms
• Ability to determine risks and opportunity areas, assess findings and communicate insights
• Excellent problem solving and project management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience in developing final presentations

What you need to be in possession of :

• Chartered/Certified Accountant or an equivalent qualification in business or finance studies. Economics, banking and finance qualifications will also be considered
• At least 4 years of relevant experience working with a public accounting firm and/or mergers and acquisitions transactions experience or experience in the field of financial planning and analysis and statutory accounting
• Experience in:
  • Large corporates with exposure in analytics, financial modelling and corporate finance role
  • Transaction environment: candidates with transactional/deal understanding, performance improvement, divestitures, and/or carve-outs with aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis will be preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills