Senior - Transaction Diligence | Lisboa/Porto

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Competitive business today is all about making intelligent informed decisions. As a Transaction Diligence professional you will help make that happen. You will be an important part of our diversely talented highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions.

Our core work is due diligence assessing a target companys 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 a member of a Lisbon-based team focused on work with other EY teams and clients from western Europe. You will analyse the financial and operational results of companies targeted for sale by reviewing financial information and participating in interviews with management. Youll work effectively as a team member by demonstrating your commitment to quality sharing responsibility providing support maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress. Youll also help to create a positive learning culture for other team members and support their development.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior within the Transaction Diligence team you will be an important part of our diversely talented highly experienced team and you will gain experience from working on a wide variety of assignments. You will work closely with all members as well as form strong internal links within transaction support and other departments in EY as well as with EY Transaction Diligence practices in western Europe. You will understand the key business drivers co-developing our approach with the client agreeing value measurements with the client providing value to the client through insights factual conclusions and advice. You will plan prepare and review deliverables in various forms including excel data books written reports presentations and discussions with the client. You will play a key role in business plan initiatives (e.g. key accounts recruitment and client service framework). You will take the responsibility for own learning and development provide coaching to others and participate in upward feedback.

Skills and attributes for success

Individuals with strong analytical skills will flourish in this environment as you will regularly assist in researching technical accounting issues to evaluate implications on transaction valuation and structuring and prepare analyses of financial information to assess trends and fluctuations. Good communication skills will also be a key attribute for success within this role as you will be required to assist in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and develop and maintain productive working relationships with clients.

To qualify for the role you must have

• At least 3 years of experience in Financial Due Diligence;
• Ability to analyse financial and non-financial information to formulate views and conclusions;
• Strong analytical presentation and report writing skills;
• Excellent command of spoken and written English;
• Command of spoken and written German is a plus.

Ideally youll also have

• Transactions/auditing experience;
• Client facing experience from a professional services background.
  

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 youll be a confident team player equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If youre 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 thats right for you.

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

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