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Job description / Role
Are you building your tomorrow, today? Then think about a career with our Operational Transaction Services (OTS) team. We have a market-leading proposition to create and maximize value for our clients, whether they are acquiring or divesting assets, or undertaking operational restructuring.
The opportunity
We work on the most complex and high profile global transactions, across a broad portfolio of clients and industry sectors. Our team assists clients identify, capture and protect value in their transactions. We are a group of experienced industry professionals with a background in operations who are serial transaction advisers, which enables us to bring a wealth of deep sector and functional knowledge to our clients. As a team, we prepare and execute separation and integration plans, identify ideas and sources of value enhancement, as well as advise on risk mitigation and the successful change of operations, functions and people. We cover a wide range of operational aspects of a transaction, including advice on merger integrations, carve-outs, joint venture establishments, operational re-structuring, operational & technology diligence, and synergy assessments.
Your key responsibilities
As a Senior Manager in OTS you will be a vital member of the team leading and executing operational focused projects. You'll execute and manage projects across all sectors, directing our client service team in developing and executing strategies for transactions. You will also be focusing on business and practice development as well as developing team members to achieve their career goals.
Skills and attributes for success
• Project Management - lead project teams comprising of colleagues from across the TAS sub service lines
• IT consulting skills – demonstrate the skills and experience required to operate in a client-facing role within a professional services firm
• Business and Commercially Driven - working in a fast-paced, exciting environment with strong business acumen to drive value to our clients
• Business Development - drive client pursuits, including presentations and client meetings. Contribute to our practice development initiatives, supporting the continued focus on our team as a great place to work
• People development - coach and mentor team members to support achievement of their career goals
• Building Relationships - Strong working relationships with senior clients, including influence, advice and support to key decision makers
What working at EY offers
• We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career within a dedicated financial due diligence practice in a Big 4 firm
• A clear unified strategic focus across the team, with emphasis on taking an entrepreneurial approach to work
• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most recognized and engaging colleagues in the industry
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
Requirements
We’re interested in talented professionals with the ability to visualize our clients’ goals and think creatively to facilitate them - often in politically charged environments. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, and a genuine passion for taking on new challenges, this role is for you.
• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or Information Technology and 8 years of related work experience
• MBA is preferred
• Significant M&A management consulting experience is preferred
• Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights
• Experience in IT business optimizations, IT integrations, IT divestitures, and/or carve-outs with a demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Experience leading and managing in complex business environments
• The ability to make detailed assessments of technology, operations or manufacturing infrastructure
• The ability to synthesize approaches to complex integration/divestiture conflicts. The ability to prioritize effectively on projects and the skills to adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to develop long-lasting relationships both internally and externally
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 80% on short notice
Ideally, you’ll also have
• A proven record of excellence in a mergers or acquisitions transactions role
• IT experience gained within another large professional services organization
• Established networking skills in a relevant industry
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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The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region