EY Assistant Manager - Strategy Transactions 

Sri Lanka, Western Province, Colombo 

182609034

Assistant Manager - Strategy and Transactions

We work across all industries and operate in a broad range of disciplines including:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Valuation, business modelling and economics
• Transaction due diligence

Your Key Responsibilities

As an Assistant Manager within the SaT team, you will:

• You will lead client engagements and facilitate discussions. You will interview clients, identify and summarize key issues, outline project approach and draft proposal content.
• Perform industry and company research utilizing tools such as S&P Capital IQ, Bloomberg and Mergermarkets as well as publicly available information
• Analyze the financial and operational results of companies targeted by reviewing accounting records and participating in interviews with management
• Prepare analyses of historical and pro forma financial information to assess trends and fluctuations that may impact cash flow requirements and deal valuation
• Develop and/or review financial modeling engagements for strategic planning, capital allocation, transaction support, investment appraisal, financial planning and reporting purposes
• Perform business valuation for transaction and financial reporting purposes
• Oversee project delivery by managing timelines, resources, and quality assurance processes. Maintain strong communication with clients and stakeholders, ensuring expectations are met and insights are clearly conveyed through presentations, reports, and workshops.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members, providing guidance on technical work, client interaction, and career development.
• Contribute to business development by identifying new opportunities and preparing proposals.

To Qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree majoring in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or other financial related background and/ or equivalent professional qualification [CA/CIMA/ ACCA/ CFA] with demonstrated aptitude in quantitative and qualitative analysis.

• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in similar industry. Prior experience in capital markets, transactions, professional audit would be advantageous.
• Familiarity in using research tools such as S&P Capital IQ, Bloomberg, Mergermarkets as well as skills to perform deep research using AI tools such as Copilot.
• Strong analytical skills, able to analyze financial and non-financial information to formulate views and conclusions.
• Working knowledge on accounting concepts and principles including IFRS/ SLFRS
• Sound commercial judgment and an ability to generate creative solutions to problems
• A passion to provide high quality service to your clients
• Leadership skills especially in areas of Project Management and People Management

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.