Job Description

Requisition id - 824366

Associate - Strategy & Transactions - Strategy

The opportunity

EY is looking for Associate - Strategy & Transactions - Strategy team

Senior Associates act as the primary delivery engine on EY Strategy engagement teams and
are responsible for leading and executing key project tasks and deliverables that can address
client\'s problem statements. They execute these tasks via day-to-day problem-solving and
team analytical activities and serve as key analytical engine who synthesize data and findings
into relevant insights and messages for the client. They are also are also responsible for
presenting these findings and insights to the client in a clear and concise manner. They also
coach junior team members. Additionally, support the growth of the business by working
alongside Managers/Directors/Partners on new opportunities with potential clients, including
preparing for and participating in pitch meetings, creating proposals, and working on the
transaction process.

Your key responsibilities

• Primary delivery responsibility in the execution of both commercial due diligence and

strategy engagements.

• Working on commercial due diligence, growth strategy and feasibility studies for private

equity and corporates

• Develop business strategies using tools such as market analysis, customer research,

macroeconomic forecasting and portfolio optimization.

• Define the key tasks and activities that are to be carried out to meet the objective and

scope of strategy engagements and client deliverables in consultation with Managers.

• Effectively lead small teams with diverse skills and backgrounds.
• Support BD/ proposal development in key sectors and internally across the broader EY

and Transaction Advisory Services organization.

Skills and attributes for success

• Experience in delivering business strategy and diligence projects in complex

environments.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver on complex assignments.
• Strong quantitative skills for data analysis, interpretation of output, and generation of

insights.

• Strong communication skills - oral and written (in terms of making presentation)
• Strong financial modelling skills and clarity of financial concepts
• Desire to contribute and succeed in a fun, exciting, collegial, and challenging

environment.

• Proficient in the english language both in writing and verbally, in a professional

environment.

• Willingness and ability to travel

3 2020

To qualify for the role you must have

• 1-2 years of strategy consulting / diligence experience
• PG from a Tier 1 Institute with a focus on leading delivery of consulting projects in a

professional services environment.

• Strong financial acumen in terms of financial modelling / concepts (CFA preferred).

Ideally you\'ll also have

• Strong communication, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation and negotiation

skills.

• Be highly flexible, adaptable, and creative.
• Comfortable interacting with senior executives (within the firm and at the client)
• Strong leadership skills and supervisory responsibility.

What we look for

People with the ability to work in a collaborative way to provide services across multiple client
departments while adhering to commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical
approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and
practical solutions.

What working at EY offers

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working
arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver
excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your
personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly,
and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to
achieve a lifestyle balance.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop
the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a
culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make
things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY
experience lasts a lifetime.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above,
please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world. Apply now.

EY