EY Assurance - Forensics Claims & Disputes Senior Manager London 

United Kingdom, England, London 

921985967

Our clients are looking to us to help them resolve complex commercial situations often involving disputes and, ultimately, to help safeguard the value of their businesses. Supporting our clients in these matters is about providing robust independent views that bring together deep forensic accounting and/or commercial knowledge, sector insight and experience of dispute resolution forums. Our clients look to us to make it happen, and as a Disputes Senior Manager, you’ll be right at the heart of that goal, working with multiple stakeholders with some of the most innovative technology tools available.
Skills and attributes for success

• You will have knowledge, skillset and experience in several of the following areas:
• Highly numerate and analytical, and skilled with words and formal drafting, be that reports, analyses, submissions, expert reports, other formal documents
• Principles of causation of damages (e.g. loss of profits, compensable costs, breach of warranties, misrepresentation, interest calculations)
• Valuation and finance concepts (e.g. cost of capital, risk adjusted discount rates) and the preparation or review of financial models
• Analysing strengths/weaknesses of opposing cases, formulating alternative damage scenarios and advising on strategic implications
• Preparation of expert witness reports including review, analysis and verification of evidence
• Broader dispute resolution experience including but not limited to pre-action advice, negotiation support, forensic contract reviews, completion accounts, expert determination and transaction related disputes
• Leading multidisciplinary teams and providing coaching to and developing team members
• Developing and managing relationships with EY account teams, clients, in-house counsel, external legal teams, witnesses, other experts and regulatory enforcers
• Proactive lead in supporting practice and risk management

To qualify for the role you must have

• Strong academic record including a degree (in any subject)
• Professional accountancy qualification or similar professional qualification
• Strong English language report writing skills and excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong MS Office Suite skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to be a strong team player

We’re interested in leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll also need the ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes. If you’re serious about Disputes and ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex issues, this role is for you.

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, you can also select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.