Transaction Advisor | EY Strategy and Transactions

EY Strategy and Transactions (SaT) represents one of Norway's most prominent transaction environments, comprising 140 skilled transaction advisors. We possess specialist teams across various sectors and are currently seeking a candidate to enhance our market-leading position within the financial industry. Our team provides assistance to many of the largest Nordic companies within banking, insurance, asset management, fintech, and other areas, through various transaction and strategy processes. We offer a comprehensive range of customized services, including due diligence, valuation, M&A advisory, and financial modeling, all of which contribute towards realizing our vision of "Building a better working world."

As a transaction advisor, you will work on important, inspiring, and meaningful projects, as well as participate in discussions with top management and owners. You will be part of an inclusive and competent work environment that emphasizes high quality, teaming, and knowledge sharing. Often, the teams are Nordic/European, and we work closely together across borders. Our various areas of expertise and global presence provide you a unique opportunity to further develop your career and build a broad network.

Job Responsibilities

As an employee in SaT, you will take part in transaction advisory from preparatory processes to final negotiations. We assist our clients in creating insights and driving decisions through various tasks related to:

• Due diligence (financial company reviews)
• Valuation
• Financial business modelling
• Assessment of transaction structures
• Input to sales and share purchase agreements
• Ongoing client dialogue and follow-up
• Analysis of markets and companies in connection with the preparation of offers or execution of transactions

As part of the team, you will have the chance to work in various areas, while also gaining expertise in either due diligence or valuation/modeling. Through practical experience, individuals will become specialists in certain subjects and sectors within the Norwegian financial industry.

Qualifications for the Position

• Higher economic education with good academic results
• We are looking for candidates with two to six years of work experience from accounting, auditing, consulting, and advisory services, or other relevant industry backgrounds, such as financial/credit analysis, budgeting, modeling, or strategy development
• Good understanding of numbers and accounting
• Strong presentation skills in English, both written and oral. Norwegian is an advantage
• Proactive and able to quickly understand new issues

We also want you to:

• Work structured, efficiently, and accurately
• The ability to work independently, but also be able to collaborate well with others and be a contributor to the community
• Be strong at planning, prioritizing, and delivering within given deadlines
• Be able to engage and build relationships
• Have an interest in the financial sector and capital markets

Personal Qualities for Success in the Role
 

We are looking for people with strong analytical skills who can acquire, develop, and use new knowledge. You must be willing to learn and be a person who strives to deliver. You are also a team player who thrives with teamwork in a hectic environment.

What EY Offers

• Flexible working hours, including summer hours: With EY's hybrid work model, you can choose where you want to work from and define your own workday. We give you the freedom to balance work and private life as it suits you best.
• Parental leave: We support our employees in parental leave by offering 100% salary for 80% work for 8 weeks after they return to work. You choose when you want to use this benefit within six months after your leave.
• Development: At EY, you have access to the world's largest university on the internet, as well as the opportunity to take an MBA in Tech and sustainability. You have the freedom to expand your knowledge and develop your career as you wish.
• Stimulating work environment: EY offers good conditions in a stimulating, inclusive, down-to-earth, and pleasant work environment. We greatly appreciate the diversity and unique perspectives our employees bring with them.
• Competitive salary: At EY, we offer competitive salary conditions that reflect your qualifications, experience, and effort.
• Pension and insurance: We also offer competitive pension and insurance agreements for our employees, so you can feel safe and taken care of in the long term.
• Coaching: We have a large coaching network that supports you in achieving your goals and potential in your career.
• Good offers and discounts: We offer various neighborhood discounts on, among other things, shops, gyms, banks, and restaurants to make your everyday life more comfortable and economically advantageous.

EY's purpose is defined as "building a better working world." We believe that inclusion and diversity are strengths. We need employees with different skills, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to contribute to even better task solutions. We are happy to accommodate employees who need it. Feel free to contact us in the Talent Attraction and Acquisition team for a closer chat.

If you find this opportunity intriguing and meet the qualifications we are seeking, we encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience, but no later than April 20.

We receive all applications electronically via our application portal and ask you to upload:

• CV
• Cover letter describing your interest, experience, and motivation for the role
• Transcript from the latest higher education

For questions about the position, you are welcome to contact: Simen Haavaag Bjørnsen at 938 39 482 / simen.bjornsen@no.ey.com

Please note that you must complete all steps in the application process to be considered. Should you have any questions about the application process, you are welcome to contact us via email: rekruttering@no.ey.com