EY Manager Capital & Debt Advisory Strategy Transactions London 

United Kingdom, England, London 

218165703

Debt Advisory Manager’s play a key role in the team and advise on a wide variety of transactions, interacting with clients and other professionals such as lenders and lawyers, overseeing / managing the transactions on a day-to-day basis. Main responsibilities include:

• Working as part of a team on projects from start to finish covering all transaction stages from initial proposal right through to completion;
• Overseeing the work of project teams and coordinating various work streams, liaising with and managing various stakeholders on transactions including key client contacts, lenders and other advisors;
• Managing the delivery of high-quality transaction documentation, including the preparation of information packs, management presentations, term sheets, structuring and financial analysis and other project deliverables;
• Financial modelling, including analysing business forecasts, undertaking and evaluating scenario analysis, building financing overlays and covenant calculations;
• Supporting business development initiatives, including the production of high quality collateral, developing pitch documents and tending meetings with clients and prospects;
• Coaching and contributing to the development of more junior team members; and
• Further developing your own business network.

Skills and attributes for success

• We would expect interested applicants to be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
• Experience of working in debt advisory (or related field), including playing a role in day-to-day management of projects, including preparation of information packs, management presentations, financial analyses, term sheets and client communications;
• Strong stakeholder management skills, developing close working relationships with clients, lenders and other advisors;
• Assisting Partners and senior members of the team with targeting, marketing and preparation of proposal materials, as well as client coverage. Pro-actively building and developing a network of internal and external relationships amongst professional intermediaries, private equity houses, corporate targets and clients;
• Experience and understanding of different debt markets, including various market conventions and parameters and being able to clearly articulate these to clients, as well as the ability to challenge conventions to develop tailored solutions and flexibly adapt as transactions evolve;
• Demonstrate confidence in client situations, gaining client acceptance and demonstrating value through advice and insight, providing tailored, bespoke solutions;
• Sound commercial judgement and an ability to generate creative solutions to problems and 'think on your feet';
• Demonstrate strong financial acumen and a solid understanding of financial statements;
• Experience of modelling the implications of debt transactions;
• Agility to convert analysis into various outputs (including outputs used to support Board level conversations), to present results in a clear and concise manner;
• Ability to manage and develop more junior team members; and
• Strong time management skills, including informing the team of progress and highlighting any issues (as appropriate).

To qualify for the role you must have

• Possession of an accounting / finance qualification or similar;
• Experience of working in debt advisory, banking or a related field, operating in a deal related environment;
• Strong organisational and project management skills;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint skills;
• Proven team player and ability to build effective working relationships with individuals, organisations and clients; and
• Ability to manage tight deadlines.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• High degree of personal drive and motivation to succeed;
• Ability to learn quickly and keep abreast of developments; and
• Ability to build strong internal relationships within EY and is committed to business development.

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can 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:

• 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.