Transaction Diligence Executive

Transaction Diligence Executive

General Information

Location: Dublin

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: No

Business Area: UKI SaT

Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent

The Team and the opportunity

Do you want to help shape and execute the strategic agenda for leading corporate and private equity clients across a range of sectors? Are you motivated by the prospect of working in a true high-performance culture that fosters both collegiate support and your personal growth ambition? Do you want to make your mark and have a clear progression path in a dynamic high-profile transaction diligence business?  

Clear opportunities to build your commercial knowledge, accelerate your career aspirations and bring your purpose to the next level. So, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY SaT experience lasts a lifetime.

Your key responsibilities

A critical role executing engagement delivery and assisting in the development of a diverse team with an array of professional experiences, across a broad network, with deep sector expertise and an entrepreneurial spirit. 

Our Transaction Diligence team assists clients throughout the entire transaction life cycle and works closely with other specialists both within SaT and other Service Lines.  You will be a key part of a team of transaction professionals delivering critical insights & reports across vendor and buy side due diligence, seller assistance and other transaction support roles. 

You will grow your self confidence towards becoming the key touchpoint for client relationships through leading interactions with both client and target staff across the engagement lifecycle.  

You will play an increasingly important role in SaT business plan initiatives (e.g. key accounts, recruitment, client service framework)

What we look for

High quality experienced candidates with an appetite to grow professionally, a clear track record of understanding the transaction lifecycle and the ability to lead teams in delivering high quality client experiences

Skills and attributes for success

• Assist in the preparation of client deliverables including excel data books, analysis, reports, presentations and discussion packs
• Embrace our technology and innovation to enhance our client deliverables and the quality of our client engagement
• Utilise technology tools to efficiently collate, analyse and interpret underlying data to help provide insights for clients
• Analyse and interpret the financial and operational results of companies targeted for sale by reviewing financial information and participating in interviews with management.
• Based on understanding the key business drivers, prepare and review analyses of historical and pro forma financial information to assess trends and fluctuations that may impact funding requirements and deal valuation
• Work closely with all team members as well as forming strong internal links within transaction support and other departments in EY both in the Ireland and internationally to form multi-disciplinary teams

To qualify for the role you must have

• Qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualification
• 0-3+ years post qualification transaction due diligence experience or comparable experience
• Personal and professional ambition and a desire to make your mark
• Integrity and clear core values
• Ability to attend the Dublin EY office a number of days a week

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Desire to work effectively as a team member by demonstrating your commitment to quality, sharing responsibility, coaching colleagues and promoting open honest communication
• Experience utilising data analysis and visualisation tools such as Alteryx, Power BI etc.
• The courage to do the right thing and be a leader our people can look up to
• Curiosity to understand our clients’ businesses and the rational for their strategic ambition 

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.

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.

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.