The opportunity

 EY’s Strategy and Transactions division offers corporate, government and private equity clients professional transaction advice and services, from the strategic analysis phase of the transaction lifecycle, through to deal execution, and transaction integration. The goal is to help EY clients achieve their best capital performance, deliver value to their stakeholders and meet their strategic objectives.

 Transaction Strategy and Execution is a dedicated team within EY’s Strategy and Transactions division that helps clients achieve their strategic goals in acquisitions and divestments. 

We cover a wide range of operational aspects in a transaction, including synergy assessments, separation readiness and support, operational due diligence and supporting the integration or separation process. With an unrivalled track record in the industry, you will have the opportunity to be part of the largest dedicated integrations, separations and transition practice in Oceania.

 We are part of a rapidly growing, specialised team in EY Australia that stands out for a few reasons:

• We are the largest dedicated integrations and separations practice in Australia
• We combine both operational and transaction experience
• We attract and retain our talent by providing opportunities to work on high-profile M&A transactions in a supportive environment
• EY Strategy and Transactions practice has ranked first in Oceania for the past 7 consecutive years in Mergermarket’s Accountant Advisor league tables on highest value and volume of deals 

Your key responsibilities 

• Analysing and evaluating operating models and financial information
• Identifying key client risks, issues and mitigating these ahead of time
• Developing and presenting key deliverables to clients
• Supporting in business development activities
• Collaborating widely with the broader Strategy and Transactions division and other teams within EY

 Skills and attributes for success

• 1 - 4 years of experience 
• Advanced problem-solving skills, curiosity and creative thinking
• Demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in delivering high-quality reports and presentations
• Adept at building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and clients
• Motivated and committed, with high EQ and low ego
• Proficient at Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint 
• Transaction or organisational transformation experience is a plus