Executive - Business Valuations - Financial Services

Job description / Role

Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. As a Business Valuation Executive you’ll 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 team of strategic advisors sits at the heart of a global Valuation & Business Modelling network of specialists who deliver high quality advice through each phase of the transaction process.

The opportunity

• Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) is recruiting for a Business Valuation Senior to assist our clients in addressing their strategic planning, regulatory compliance, financial reporting and fair market value documentation needs. You have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning.

Your key responsibilities

• As a senior within Business Valuation you're likely to spend your day working on commercial issues, working with management on parts of the acquisition process and regularly undertaking valuations for strategic initiatives, with a focus on Intangible Assets

Skills and attributes for success

• Individuals with strong commercial acumen will flourish in this Environment as you will regularly advise businesses on valuations issues with regards to acquisition or divestitures and provide fairness opinions on transactions and restructurings. Strong Regulatory and Accounting experience and time spent working with Intangible Assets are also key skills.

Requirements

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting or business and at least 3 years of related business valuation work experience
• Previous Business Valuation experience
• Financial modelling skills including experience building models from scratch.
• Demonstrated record of solving complex problems and completing challenging projects
• Financial Services – Good sector knowledge of Financial Services

Ideally you’ll also have

• Previous valuation experience in professional services/Big 4 Firm
• Time spent working in a consulting environment
• Financial modelling experience
• Achievement of or significant progress towards a CFA;

What we look for

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for valuations and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients goals.

What working at EY offer’s

• Competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business
• Range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being
• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most recognized and engaging leaders in the profession
• 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

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us

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About the Company

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

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