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EY Strategy Transactions - Financial Services 
Ireland 
877344164

03.09.2024

General Information

Contract Type:Full-Time – Permanent

The integration of our Europe, Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA) practices means that the Financial Service Office (FSO) Strategy and Transactions (SaT) team comprises 600+ dedicated financial services transaction professionals, in Dublin, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Brussels, , Amsterdam, Milan, Madrid and Zurich.

The breadth and depth of the FSO landscape

We support and advise our clients on achieving their corporate strategic ambitions at all stages of the capital life cycle.

As a SaT professional you will have the opportunity to work and lead on global and high profile engagements as part of a market leading team, combined with significant development opportunities to step up and take early responsibility.

Your key responsibilities

  • As part of the Financial Services Transaction Support team you will deepen your deal knowledge while assists clients throughout the entire transaction process.
  • This position will involve working with specialists within SaT and other EY Service Lines.
  • Building on traditional due diligence, working in Transaction Support will involve incorporating assistance with strategic assessment, transaction management, negotiation and documentation, and post-completion processes.
  • You will analyse the financial and operational results of companies targeted for sale by reviewing financial information and participating in interviews with management.
  • Based on understanding the key business drivers, prepare analyses of historical and pro forma financial information to assess trends and fluctuations that may impact funding requirements and deal valuation
  • Perform industry and company research utilising online tools and publicly available information
  • You'll work effectively as a team member by demonstrating your commitment to quality, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress.
  • You'll assist in creating a positive learning culture for more junior team members and support their development. And as part of your role in the wider team, you’ll have a role to play in other team initiatives – for example, account management and recruitment.
  • Embrace digital disruption and the insight available from data analytics to enhance how we collaborate and work with our clients
  • Assist in researching technical issues to evaluate implications on transaction valuation and structuring
  • Prepare client deliverables including excel databook analysis, reports, presentations and discussion packs
  • Assist in managing the input of other service lines to the assignment, gaining a full understanding of the key issues for the proposed transaction

To qualify for the role you must have

  • Strong academic record including a degree in Business / Commerce or equivalent qualification
  • Commercial awareness preferably gained through direct experience of the financial services sector
  • Willing to becoming ACA / ACCA qualified

Ideally, you’ll also have

  • Demonstrate a keen interest in financial services include aviation finance activity
  • Excellent analytical, IT and interpersonal abilities
  • Ability to work well within a team
  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Strong work initiative and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas
  • Strong word, excel and PowerPoint skills

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits 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:

  • 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.

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

  • Hybrid Working
  • Pension/Discounted Health Insurance
  • Web Doctor
  • Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
  • Free Gym Membership
  • Travel Pass
  • Maternity & Paternity Leave
  • Bike to Work Scheme
  • Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards
  • Tech MBA paid by EY

Career Progression

  • When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
  • Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
  • As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
  • Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
  • Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
  • We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.