SaT Executive Director Transaction Diligence (On-site)

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Strategy and Transactions (SaT) is our USD 6+ billion consulting business worldwide, focused to deliver client value services in the fields of Financial Due Diligence, Valuations, Modelling and Economics, Strategy and Operations, Restructuring and Turnaround, Lead Advisory services.

 

Global Delivery Services is a global offshoring EY organization, with over 42,000 employees across 8 countries and provides professional services across Tax, Assurance & Audit, Consulting and SaT.

 

Within GDS SaT, our Pursuits teams has 200+ professionals aligned by sectors/ regions, working with EY regional PPEDs, Sector fraternity and Account teams for preparing a) ‘go to market’ materials, b) thought capitals for strategic C-suite conversations and c) transaction opportunity client interactions.

 

The typical services include pre-deal and origination activities, including deal origination meeting decks, capital agenda infopacks/opportunity paper decks, value creation opportunity packs, industry insight packs, divestiture opportunity decks, thought leadership packs and idea generation support.

 

Similarly, our Lead Advisory team is a rich talented team of over 100 professionals who looks at typical M&A research for target scouting, long listing, proposals and Information Memorandum preparation for our global M&A Lead Advisory practices.

The Opportunity

 

The main objective of the leadership role is aligned towards the growth agenda for Transactions Diligence advisory services, providing strategic insights in delivery of ‘go to market’ pitches and also, deepen the sector/ industry specialization positioning for the GDS SaT businesses. The incumbent is expected to develop stronger working relationships with key sector leaders, practice leaders and the EY Account leaders.

 

In this role you will get an understanding of financial due diligence and how it impacts deal valuation during a merger, acquisition or divestiture.  You will be responsible for leading a region including managing client relationships, business development and service delivery. You will manage a team of 100-120 professionals and take ownership of your technical and softer skill development.  

 

Sector proficiency required in one or more sectors: Healthcare sciences and wellness, Financial Services, Technology, Media and Telecom, Consumer Products & Retail, Advanced Manufacturing & Mobility, Oil and Gas, Private Equity or Infrastructure.

 

Evaluate Digital Strategies and Transformation opportunities across sectors.

Your key responsibilities

 

As an Executive Director in Transaction Diligence, you will manage and lead teams on financial diligence project work. You'll be focused on analyzing financial data and identifying key trends behind the performance of a business, discussing business performance and forecast assumptions with senior team management, and helping structure reports that set out our findings and recommendations around the key financial and business issues in a transaction. You will also be responsible for people and practice development activities. Additionally, you'll be responsible for business development and pursuit activities as well as cultivating long-term client relationships.

 

Skills And Attributes For Success

 

• Managing and executing financial due diligence engagements.
• Developing and communicating fees and time lines.
• Analyze financial and operational results of businesses to be acquired or sold through reviewing accounting records and conducting interviews with management.
• Identifying negotiation factors for purchase price and deal structuring.
• Identifying post-acquisition action steps to achieve anticipated earnings/cash flow improvements.
• Constantly researching industry trends and technologies, as well as seasonality and cyclicality on cash flow requirements to provide knowledge and insight to clients.
• Understanding EY's service lines and actively present ways the firm can successfully serve clients.

 

Ideally, you'll also have

 

• A proven record of excellence in a mergers or acquisitions transactions role.
• Experience gained within another large professional services organization.
• Established networking skills in a relevant industry.

 

To qualify for the role, you must have

 

• Master’s degree OR Master’s in business administration
• 17+ years of work experience in research firms, Big 4s, consulting firms, Investment Banking, etc.
• A demonstrated ability to build and lead a dynamic and highly motivated team
• The demonstrated ability to work within a given budget and schedule, ensuring top-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment 

 

Ideally, you’ll also have

 

• Aptitude and passion to design deep sector research organization of future
• Exposure to Digital Technologies and understanding of AI / ML leverage within sectors
• Exposure to tools like Power BI, Python, Alteryx etc.

What we at GDS SaT offer

 

• A Team of professionals with strong commercial acumen, technical experience and curiosity to learn new business prepositions in this fast-moving environment
• An opportunity to be a part of market-leading, multi-disciplinary team of 1,600 + professionals, in the only integrated global transaction business worldwide
• Opportunities to work with EY SaT practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries

 

What working at EY offers

 

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

 

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

 

• Support, coaching and feedback 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

 

About EY

 

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.

 

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

 

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