Executive / Senior Executive, Valuations, Strategy and Transactions, Belfast

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The Opportunity

EY's Isle of Ireland ("IOI") Valuations team is comprised of c.30 professionals with a vast and impressive deep skillset, who deliver high-quality advice through each phase of the valuation process. The team members are located in Dublin, Cork and Belfast and work together as a single team with this position a key hire of the newly formed Belfast team.

The Valuations team is expanding its existing practice in Belfast and as a result we are looking for Managers with experience in the valuations to grow our team to the next level.

As a Senior Executive in the practice, you would be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced and award winning team. You will work at the forefront of valuation services provided to our clients (PE-backed and VC-backed companies, as well as other multinational companies), and you will have the potential to gain excellent career progression.

Your key responsibilities

• Carry out valuations, modelling and pricing
• Develop solutions for external and internal clients based on sound quantitative models;
• Collect and analyse financial market data and time series
• Review complex quantitative models developed by clients or third parties
• Participate in presenting the results to clients and prepare the reports that support our recommendations
• Assist senior consulting staff with analytics
• Coach and mentor executives
• Work within available budgets and tight timelines while keeping the assignment manager updated on progress.

Skills and Attributes for success

To be successful in this position you will have an analytical mindset, strong communications skills and confident in liaising with internal and external stakeholders across all levels. You will be able to demonstrate practical experience and how you can apply this to the position and wider practice.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Proven valuation experience ideally from a consultancy environment
• Understanding of the capital structure of PE-backed and VC-backed companies
• Strong modelling skills combined with first-class numeracy
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to train others and client-focussed attitude
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (verbal and written) and
• Ability and motivation to work and thrive in a transaction-related environment that sometimes involves working under tight timelines.
• Leadership/Management experience desired

Key Relationships

• Engagement Partner and Competency Lead, Government & Infrastructure Team

Ideally, you'll also have

• Previous valuation experience in professional services to include; Big 4 Firm or Boutique advisory
• ACA/ACCA/CFA Qualification or MBA, Master in Finance

What we are looking for

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, numerate, logical thinkers with a passion for valuations and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is also important, as well as adaptability and the ability to learn.

What working at EY offers

• 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.

The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

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