SaT0-ME-Associate Director

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EY-Strategy and Transactions - SaT– VME Associate Director

As part of our EY-Valuation, Modelling and Economics team, you will help clients understand the value of their business, securities, intellectual property, capital equipment, intangibles and other assets. The group is comprised of several key areas, including business valuation, business modelling, capital equipment and complex securities.

The opportunity

We’re looking for Associate Director with expertise in Corporate Finance to join EY-VME (Valuation, Modelling and Economics). Our corporate finance consultants help corporates, private equity, governments, sovereign wealth funds, private and family businesses, and educational institutions with their key financial issues. From portfolio review and capital allocation processes to financial planning analytics and decision support, we support our clients with their capital allocation decisions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm and develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring, and learning & development. Specifically, you will be a part of the team that helps the clients understand the valuation implications of their corporate finance, capital allocation, restructuring and / or transaction related decisions.

Your key responsibilities

• Understand key client problems and taking a lead role in conducting analyses related to solving their problems in the corporate finance arena and reporting results
• Build internal and external branding for the teams in terms of thought leadership, leading client pursuits and ensure quality client deliverables
• Assume a steering role in report generation and detailed financial modelling
• Develop deep understanding of the markets and key clients to identify opportunities for new services and solutions, that drive sustainable growth and future-proof our business; lead conversations with stakeholders with consulting and problem-solving mindset
• Take ownership of your projects, while working collaboratively with other team members
• Maintain and develop positive, productive, and professional relationships with clients and winning repeat business
• Deep functional and sector knowledge is required to ensure value-driven and insightful results
• Lead high-complexity engagements and critical account relationships to build a successful partnership and become a trusted advisor to clients and EY onsite leaders
• Measure and monitor key performance metrics and make required interventions to bring performance on course

Skills and attributes for success

• Deep understanding of the financial valuation methods including DCF and relative valuations
• Use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of services provided
• Experience in Equity Research, Investment Banking and Corporate Finance
• Excellent analytical, project-management, communication, interpersonal, and teaming skills
• The ability to work within a given budget and schedule, providing top-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Willingness and ability to travel, when necessary.
• Experience in analyzing complex business situations from a capital allocation / diagnostics lens and providing state of the art solutions to clients

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A post graduate degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting (CA), with demonstrated aptitude in quantitative and qualitative analysis, or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 12-15 years of relevant experience with a national valuation firm or accounting firm’s valuation practice, or in quantitative management or litigation consulting, investment banking, private equity/venture capital or commercial banking
• Achievement of or significant progress towards a CFA, FRM, PRM or PMP designation is a plus, with an expectation of the completion of one designation within a given timeframe

Ideally, you’ll also have

• An advanced degree (masters or Ph.D.) in Finance, Economics, Accounting (CA), with demonstrated aptitude in quantitative and qualitative analysis of financial instruments, or equivalent experience
• Excellent analytical, project-management, communication, interpersonal, and teaming skills
• The ability to work within a given budget and schedule, providing top-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Achievement of or significant progress towards a CFA, FRM, PRM or PMP designation is a plus, with an expectation of the completion of one designation within a given timeframe
• The successful candidate must be committed to staying at the cutting edge of both, latest derivative valuation techniques and the financial and accounting standards that guide the use of these techniques.

What we at GDS SaT offer

• A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment
• An opportunity to be a part of market-leading, multi-disciplinary team of 3500 + 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

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