Senior Consultant for M&A

Place of work: Bratislava

Contract type: Full- time

Start date: ASAP

Salary: 2500 €/month 

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The opportunity

EY-Parthenon is a leading consulting firm specializing in delivering tailored solutions to help organizations navigate complex strategic and transformative challenges. Our work focuses on the following three areas:

1. M&A Lead Advisory: We assist our clients in identifying and realizing strategic market opportunities.
2. Corporate Finance Consulting: We provide professional advice on optimizing capital structures and project financing.
3. Strategy Consulting: We help clients formulate and implement decisions regarding the strategic direction of their organizations.

As a Senior Consultant, you will be a member of our M&A Lead Advisory/Corporate Finance team, participating in the execution of transactions for both domestic and international clients. You will work on complex sell-side and buy-side mandates, conducting financial analyses, valuations, preparing marketing materials and coordinating due diligence processes. You are expected to have expertise in the entire transaction lifecycle, the ability to manage workstreams independently, coach junior colleagues and actively contribute to business development.

Your key responsibilities

• Supporting the execution of M&A transactions (sales, acquisitions, joint ventures, fundraising)
• Preparing and assessing financial models and valuation analyses (DCF methods, market and transaction multiples)
• Collaborating on the creation of marketing transaction materials, such as Information Memoranda (IM), teasers and management presentations
• Coordinating and supporting due diligence processes (financial, legal, commercial)
• Directly communicating with clients, investors and other consultants within the transaction
• Coaching and contributing to the development of junior analysts/consultants
• Supporting the acquisition of new business opportunities (business development), preparing pitchbooks, sector analyses and market trends
• Mapping the M&A market across industries, identifying the target companies and collecting relevant market information

Skills and attributes for success

• Three to five years of experience in M&A, Transaction Advisory, Investment Banking, Private Equity or Corporate Finance
• Completed university education in economics, accounting or a related field of study
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of financial modeling and valuation, including familiarity with DCF, LBO, comparable company analysis and precedent transactions
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of databases (Capital IQ, Mergermarket, PitchBook) is considered an advantage
• Excellent English (both written and verbal); knowledge of other languages is considered an advantage
• Ability to work independently and manage smaller workstreams within larger projects
• Proactive approach, results-driven mindset and strong team spirit

What we offer you 

• Working conditions and flexibility
  
  

Home office and flexible working hours: Take advantage of the home office option and schedule your week according to your needs.

Meal allowance

• Rewards
  
  

Bonuses and rewards: We value your individual performance and reward you for your achievements.

• Personal benefits
  
  

Bonus for referring successful employment candidates: We will reward you for helping us find new talent.

Possibility of permanent employment, after completion of studies, subject to mutual agreement.

• Technology and learning
  
  

New iPhone 15 and laptop computer provided for work purposes with permitted personal use.

Support for professional learning, including a wide portfolio of professional training courses and e-learning programs.

• Health and well-being
  
  

MultiSport card: Gain access to various activities and facilities, not limited to sports.

Weekly massages at work: Enjoy some relaxation during your workday.

Psychological counseling: We care for your mental health and well-being.

• Social activities
  
  

Employee discounts: Take advantage of discounts from our partnering companies in various areas.

Skiing and teambuilding: Every year, we organize a ski trip in Jasná and various teambuilding events to strengthen team spirit.

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

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