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Description
At EY, youll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And were counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. EY Lead Advisory Strategy and Transactions (SaT) Assistant Director
As part of our EY Lead Advisory team, you will provide tactical and strategic advice to clients and help them grow inorganically or realize synergies through acquisitions, enter new geographical markets, sell or separate existing business, raise new capital (debt and equity) or restructure existing capital. The assistance ranges from pre-deal to closing a deal, including originating or identifying buy side or sell side M&A opportunities, preparing client discussion materials, identifying acquisition targets or strategic / financial buyers, transaction valuation, developing marketing collaterals, business plans, amongst others. The client base spans across industries and includes mid-sized corporates, multinational investors, Private Equity firms and family offices. The opportunity
Were looking for Assistant Director with expertise in Investment Banking to join our EY Lead Advisory Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in the growth of a dynamic team. Your key responsibilities
Lead a team of professionals managing the entire M&A (buy or sell side) deal cycle, from origination to closure for EY Lead Advisory clients Originating and cultivating strong relationships with EY clients and onshore stakeholders and lead the internal business development efforts to grow the regional practice in the defined area of responsibility specifically for TMT sector Perform do-ability study of the transactions sourced and put it across the onshore Partners/Senior Managers with a view and analysis on fees, do-ability and identifying internal resources to work on the transaction Working on deal origination ideas / presentations OR pitch books OR buyer or target identification Performing valuation analysis using precedent transactions OR trading comparative valuation analysis OR DCF Preparing extensive business plan and financial models Working on live deals and helping in financial diligence process, preparing Information memorandums OR Management presentations OR Teasers Participate actively in building an industry focused and niche M&A Lead Advisory practice with front-end M&A execution support is desirable; Should have few creds in the TMT sector while supporting on proposal stage or at an execution stage Drive the implementation of new Analytics techniques and develop efficiency in the existing work Drive the implementation of L&D priorities in the team Preferred to have someone with deal execution process from front for managing client meetings and visits, bilateral discussions, commercial negotiations, due diligence, SPH agreements and ensuring timely transaction closure
Skills and attributes for success
Good understanding of the M&A deal lifecycle. Ability to understand and analyse an industry and company to deliver tactical or strategic insights for inorganic expansion or spin offs or stake sale Strong communication, presentation and team building skills and experience in producing high quality meeting decks, client presentations Strong knowledge of valuations principles and financial statements Strong financial research and analytical skills Exposure to DCF valuation, Merger models and financial due diligence
To qualify for the role, you must have
MBA (Finance) OR Certified Financial Analyst OR Chartered Accountant 10+ years of front-end M&A exposure working in Investment Banking or Equity research engagements handling end to end M&A deals/projects independently. TMT sector expert having strong experience in M&A Client Management, Strategy research, Pitch books, Target or buyer identification, financial research, including post-merger activities and client discussion materials and financial analysis Understanding of financial modelling and company valuation techniques Expert knowledge of research databases such as Capital IQ, One Source, Factiva, Thomsonone etc.
Ideally, youll also have
Project management skills Team management skills Exposure to tools like Generative AI, VBA, PowerBI etc. will be an added advantage
