EY Assistant Director Mergers & Acquisitions Strategy 

United Kingdom, England, Manchester 

354745115

Your key responsibilities

Corporate Finance AD play a key role in the Manchester team and advise on a wide variety of corporate transactions, interacting with clients and other professionals such as bankers and lawyers, taking a lead role in overseeing / managing the transactions on a day-to-day basis, being closely involved in deal negotiation. Main responsibilities include:

• Taking responsibility for projects from start to finish covering all transaction stages from initial proposal right through to completion;
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients during the transaction process;
• Overseeing the work of project teams and coordinating various work streams;
• Leading and managing the delivery of high-quality transaction documentation;
• Coaching and contributing to the development of junior team members; and
• Originating new opportunities 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:

• Significant experience of working in M&A advisory, including playing a lead role in executing transactions;
• Demonstrate confidence in client situations, gaining client acceptance and demonstrating value through advice and insight;
• 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 structuring and modelling the financial implications of transactions;
• Research and analysis of key value drivers at a market and business level;
• Researching and profiling potential acquisition targets and prospective buyers and presenting the strategic rationale for potential transactions;
• Experience of valuation analysis, including trading multiples, transaction multiples, LBO and DCF modelling;
• Agility to convert analysis into various outputs to present results in a clear and concise manner;
• Preparation of pitch documentation, client reports and key documentation for fund-raising, acquisitions and disposals including information memoranda and business plans;
• Ability to manage junior team members;
• Strong time management skills, including informing the team of progress and highlighting any issues (as appropriate); and
• Ability to identify potential deal opportunities. Pro-actively building and developing a network of internal and external relationships amongst professional intermediaries, private equity houses, corporate targets and clients.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Possession of an accounting / finance qualification or similar;
• Corporate Finance advisory or related experience;
• Strong organisational and project management skills;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• 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
• Committed to business development.

What we look for

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, 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.