Transaction Diligence Manager

Our Strategy and Transaction (SAT) team works with clients to manage their capital agenda to drive competitive advantage and increased returns. As part of a global team of 10,000 professionals in 100 countries you will advise clients on preserving, optimizing, raising or investing capital. Major groups (or, as we call them, sub-service lines and competencies) within SAT include Mergers and Acquisition Services, Project Finance, Restructuring Services, Operational Transaction Services, Transaction Support, Transaction Tax, and Valuation and Business Modelling.

Our core work is due diligence, assessing a target company’s finances and business projections, 

identifying opportunities, risks, sensitivities and potential mitigations, and reporting on these to our clients, their banks, investors and other parties. 

The opportunity 

You will be working in teams with experienced due diligence professionals, where you will learn and develop the skills you need to perform due diligence in a range of situations and sectors.  There is the opportunity for and likelihood of travel within ASEAN. When working on projects you will almost always be working as part of a wider cross service line team.  

As you progress your career with EY, you will have the opportunity to work on more complex transactions, increasingly lead teams, begin to build relationships with our clients and other members of the corporate finance community and take on broader roles within our business. 

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager within the Transaction Diligence team, you will:

• Lead due diligence engagements related to transactions involving private equity investor groups and strategic corporate buyers
• Manage project teams and coordinate/collaborate closely with other EY departments
• Understand the key business drivers of different companies and gather, analyze and discuss relevant financial and non-financial data. Identify critical findings, derive insightful advice and communicate concise findings to our clients.
• Be ready to lead or contribute to all stages of the project – scoping engagements, requesting the right information, crunching data, structuring or writing reports, reviewing deliverables, drafting SPA sections, communicating with clients and presenting findings.
• Support go-to-market activities by being an active, trusted advisor, being open to using analytics on projects, and by leveraging the broad range of services we offer in our firm to sell additional services to our clients.
• Help to further establish our standing as a market-leading due diligence practice by coaching and mentoring junior team members, by generating and sharing best practices and transaction insights and by working on various internal initiatives that drive quality and efficiency.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical and able to work under pressure
• Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of diverse Transaction Diligence experience working on buy-side and sell-side engagements, OR professional audit experience with due diligence exposure 
• Leadership skills especially in areas of Project Management and People Management
• A strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas in a collaborative team environment

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Transactions/auditing experience   
• Client facing experience from a professional services background  
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel to develop financial models

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements (FWA), as needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer:

• 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.

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

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