EYP-LA-Assistant Manager

EYP M and A – Assistant Manager 

As part of our EY M&A 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

We’re looking for Assistant Manager with expertise in Investment Banking to join our EY GDS M&A 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

• As a member of the sector practice at GDS M&A, the person would be providing
• M&A Advisory services to Global SaT leaders
• Responsible for leading client interactions, delivery, and relationship building with SaT Global Sector leaders – role would require direct coordination with onshore PPEDs / SMs / Ms
• Work across the entire M&A deal lifecycle from deal origination to closure, including transaction screening, proposals, pitch books, industry research, precedent transactions and comparative, valuation analysis, opportunity papers, Information Memorandums etc.
• Should have worked on creating financial (M&A) models
• Manage a team of 3-4 people. Act as a counsellor for team members. Identify L&D requirements of counselees
• Measure, monitor and improve client service by closely collaborating with the client and guiding team members and driving excellence in service delivery
• Focus teams on the key priorities while working on and managing several medium-size projects
• Ensure that team members deliver quality service as per client’s needs and priorities
• Partner with internal and external clients to improve processes
• Work with project leaders to analyse resource needs and gaps across locations, and devise alternative ways forward
• Travel on assignments abroad, as required

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong exposure working in a Transaction (M&A) Advisory or Corporate Finance environment
• Strong research experience in a M&A
• Expertise in preparing Pitch books, Industry research, Company research, Opportunity Papers, Information Memorandums and financial models
• Have good knowledge of valuations principles and financial statements analysis
• Strong financial research and analytical skills
• Good communication skills - both written and verbal
• Have good knowledge of research databases like Capital IQ, One Source, Factiva, Reuters,etc.
• Be proficient to search/source right information from relevant sources
• Manage own time to budgets and communicate progress against plan
• Actively promote the sharing of knowledge within the group
• Be organized and structured in the completion of tasks
• Contribute pro-actively to building team spirit

To qualify for the role, you must have

• MBA or PG Diploma in Finance or Post Graduate Diploma in Finance or CFA - Level 3 passed or CA with 6 to 8 yrs of relevant experience

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Exposure to AI / Tech tools like CoPilot, VBA, PowerBI, Thinkcell, Sharepoint will be an added advantage

What we look for

• 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 3,500 + professionals, in the only integrated global transaction business worldwide.
• Opportunities to work with EY EYP practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.