Senior Associate, Valuation and Modelling (Financial Services), Strategy and Transactions

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.

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our Valuations, Modelling & Economics team, focused on Financial Services sector, within Strategy and Transactions service line in Singapore.

We work across financial services sector (fintech, digital banking, traditional banking, insurtech and insurance, wealth & asset management) and operate in a broad range of disciplines including: 

• M&A and fundraising valuation diligence
• Financial modelling for M&A and market entry (JV, greenfield, etc.)
• Valuation for financial reporting
• Financial modelling for FP&A (business forecasting and planning)
• Data analytics and visualization
• Other, bespoke model development

Your key responsibilities

• Have a primary focus on valuation and financial modelling to deliver projects for financial service sector clients throughout Asia
• Advise clients on M&A deals and strategic corporate finance issues
• Create and present insightful and compelling management presentations and valuation reports
• Use data analysis to address complex corporate finance and strategy problems
• Be a part of project teams comprising of colleagues from different competencies (Strategy, Transaction Strategy Execution, Transaction Diligence, Business Consulting)
• Build strong working relationships with senior clients, including influence, advice and support to key decision makers
• As part of your career development, you will: participate in sales opportunities with senior team members and clients; assist in preparing proposal documents; be supported in building client relationships at all levels

Skills and attributes for success

• Critical thinking, combined with strong numerical and analytical skills
• Prior valuation knowledge with proven ability to deliver business valuations
• Financial modelling mindset to be able to structure and develop complex but easy to use financial models
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Commitment, grit and ability to work in a fast-paced/ investment environment

To qualify for the role you must have

• A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, Data Science, Engineering, or Mathematics
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in the fields of Valuation and Financial Modelling
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
• Good knowledge of valuation methods and concepts (deal valuation - DCF, DDM, Market Approach)
• Ability to read and understand financial statements
• Ability to quickly create high-quality financial models (e.g., cash flow, integrated financial statement, operational and decision support models) using best practice techniques and applying sound commercial judgment
• A strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to new challenges in a collaborative team environment

Ideally, you also have (or are pursuing)

• CA/CPA or CFA
• Experience in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, carve outs
• Experience gained within another large professional services organization
• Established networking skills in a relevant industry

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 that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.

What 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.

Apply now.