EY Strategy Transactions Manager 

Malaysia, Sarawak, Kuching 

379090246

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

• Merger and acquisition as well as transaction evaluation
• Valuation, business modelling and economics
• Transaction due diligence
• Strategic planning and capital allocation
• Budgeting, forecasting and planning

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager, you will lead and manage a group of team members in delivering strategy and transactions assignments. You will take an active role in business development activities including involvement in the preparation of proposals and presentation to prospective clients.

In addition, you will have responsibility for the following:

• Financial analysis to assess business performance, profitability, cost structures, and strategic fit. This includes benchmarking, forecasting, breakeven analysis, and identifying improvement opportunities based on market and financial insights.
• Develop and / or review financial model for strategic planning, capital allocation, transaction support, investment appraisal, financial planning and reporting purposes
• Conduct project feasibility studies and investment appraisals, encompassing industry and market analysis, identification of business opportunities, preparation of financial projections and investment return analysis, as well as assessment of key risks and mitigation strategies.
• Perform business valuation for transaction and financial reporting purposes
• Perform economic impact assessments for public and private sector initiatives, quantifying the broader economic, social, and fiscal implications of projects or policies.
• 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.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical and able to work under pressure
• Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of work experience, preferably corporate finance in an investment bank, professional services firm or boutique firm
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CFA.
• Leadership skills especially in areas of Project Management and People Management
• Project financing knowledge, with understanding of project financial modelling and financing markets
• Strong numerical, financial and modelling skills based on a well-developed understanding of financial statements
• Sound commercial judgment and an ability to generate creative solutions to problems

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Transactions experience
• Client facing experience from a professional services background
• High degree of personal drive and motivation to succeed
• A passion to provide high quality service to your clients

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 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.

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements (FWA), as needed, guided by our FWA Policy. 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.