M&A Experienced Consultant | Lisboa/Porto

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity 

M&A transactions support is not only a unique experience, but also a challenge that constantly forces you to grow as a professional. Each project is unique, each new deal is not like the previous ones. By working with us, you will learn what it means to be part of a team of true experts in a world-class company. You will unleash your own potential and the potential of others, inspiring your teams and clients to build a better working world.

Your key responsibilities 

As M&A Experienced Consultant, you will have a dynamic and strategic role with the following challenges:

• Participating in transactions processes – Acquisitions, divestitures or merger assignments;
• Supporting deal origination through regular monitoring and analysis of industries and companies to develop understanding of potential buyers/sellers;
• Providing day-to-day execution support on M&A engagements, actively participating in different transaction workstreams;
• Synthesizing research information to be used in modeling, competitive analysis, industry analysis, negotiation support and various other applications;
• Performing in-depth analysis of client financials and business performance, calculate and present key business metrics using internal client data and public data from external sources;
• Developing financial models and valuations with a deep understanding of financial statements analysis;
• Preparing high-quality transaction-related materials;
• Contributing to clients’ business development;
• Preparing robust pitching materials and other presentations for clients.

Skills and attributes for success 

• A strategic focused mind-set;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to present in a clear, concise and confident manner to clients and other audiences;
• Ability to prepare high-quality written communication;
• Effective time management skills and ability to work under tight deadlines;
• A strong work ethic;
• Forward thinker and self-starter;
• Creative, proactive, team player and able to work under pressure;
• Business mindset and some commercial acumen. 

To qualify for the role, you must have 

• Academic education in Finance, Economics or similar fields of study;
• 2 to 4 years of professional experience in a M&A role, mainly in consulting environment, investment banks, private equity funds and/or boutique advisory firms, or in Financial Due Diligence or Audit;
• Experience in full-scope M&A advisory processes;
• Relevant knowledge about transactions, M&A, Due Diligence and Corporate Finance concepts;  
• Results-oriented analytical profile;
• Project management skills: autonomy and proactivity, conducting analysis from beginning to end and structuring the final deliverable fulfilling demanding plans;
• Full Portuguese and English Proficiency.

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 team player equipped 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. Plus, we offer:
- Support, coaching and feedback 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.

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

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. 

EY | Building a better working world. 

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today. 

At EY, we're committed to providing recruitment and career opportunities to all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, social background or disability. We believe that equality and diversity are central to our recruitment process, as they enhance creativity and efficiency, leading to improved performance and productivity. In line with this commitment, EY Portugal recently became a member of the Inclusive Community Forum. This initiative, led by Nova SBE, focuses on the recruitment of individuals with disabilities, advocating for a more inclusive community. Moreover, EY Portugal has also endorsed the Diversity Charter of APPDI (the Portuguese Association for Diversity and Inclusion), pledging to establish and develop internal policies and practices which support diversity. Through these initiatives, EY seeks to actively contribute to the inclusion process, and promote a more inclusive community for people with disabilities, by actively participating in creating solutions. 
 

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