Strategy & Transactions ("SAT") - Executive / Manager / Associate Director (Dublin/Cork)

Strategy & Transactions ("SAT") - Executive / Manager / Associate Director 

General Information

Location: Dublin/Cork

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: Yes

Business Area: UKI SaT

Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent

The Team and the Role

Our Strategy & Transactions (“SAT”) team provides core corporate finance services including Lead Advisory M&A, management buy-outs/buy-ins, capital raising, and financial diligence advice. With sector specialisms and a Debt Advisory team, we have a deep understanding of the changing capital agenda. We are the fastest growing team on the island of Ireland, led by two high-profile market-leading Partners. We are looking for Executives, Managers, and Associate Directors with transaction experience to join our dynamic teams in Dublin and Cork. Our success is driven by the caliber of our people, whose exceptional breadth of technical expertise and industry sector knowledge set us apart.

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Experience working in a dynamic team environment.
• Strong numerical and financial skills with an understanding of financial statements.
• Prior experience and good knowledge of the Corporate Finance landscape.
• Ability to manage sell side and buy side mandates, structure and negotiate successful transactions.
• Detailed financial and commercial analysis skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Project management skills and effective time management.
• Resilience under pressure to meet deadlines.

Ideally, you will also have

• Relevant analytical or financial qualifications.
• Strong commercial experience and/or relevant industry experience.
• Analytical approach coupled with strong commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

What We Look For

We seek individuals who are adaptable, flexible, and innovative, with a focus on building strong relationships to help clients and themselves reach their potential. Our ideal candidates are self-aware, seek feedback on performance, and are driven to develop themselves continuously.

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.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching 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.

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.  As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

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

Join us in building a better working world. That’s Why, EY.

Apply now.

IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.