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London, Greater London
Executive (Junior Manager) - Operational Transaction Services (Ops) - TAS - London
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Executive (Junior Manager) - Operational Transaction Services (Ops) - TAS - London Transaction Advisory Services Requisition # LON00GX6 Post Date Sep 04, 2019 Are you building your tomorrow, today? Then think about a career with our Operational Transaction Services (OTS) team. The OTS team is the largest combined Operations and IT team in Europe. We have a market-leading proposition to create and maximise 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. We are a group of experienced industry professionals with a background in IT and 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. Key Responsibilities You'll advise clients across all sectors, supporting key decision makers in developing and executing strategies for transactions. Part of your role will also involve developing experience across a range of different type of engagements, including pre-deal (e.g. operational and IT due diligence, carve-out planning), post-deal (e.g. integration planning, tracking) and restructuring (e.g. rapid cost reduction). Having a commercial mind-set is key to this consulting based role. Skills and Attributes for success + Project Management - be part of project teams comprising colleagues from our transactions and advisory practices + Business and Commercially Driven - working in a fast-paced, exciting environment with strong business acumen to really help add value to our clients + Business Development - assist in aspects of business origination, including pitches and presentations, and attending meetings with clients to help sell work. Contribute to our practice development initiatives, supporting the continued focus on our team as a great place to work + Learning - Learn and develop technical and personal skills to support achievement of career goals, through a blend of structured learning, coaching and experiences + Building Relationships - Strong working relationships with senior clients, including influence, advice and support to key decision makers To qualify for the role you must have Specialism in at least one of these areas: + Professional services / consulting; + Transactions: ideally due diligence, carve-out or integrations experience; or + Deep understanding of one or more core operational functions Ideally you'll also have + Strong analytical skills, with the ability to link operational analysis to financial statements, and understand the implications of findings to client strategy + Experience of delivering high-quality reports and presentations + Strong team participation skills, particularly teams with diverse skills and backgrounds, coupled with the ability to coach and mentor juniors + Excellent problem solving skills + Strong work initiative and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas + Professionalism and consistency in approach to client work, internal business and practice development projects What we are looking for We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, driven, and have a passion to be part of a fast-paced, successful transaction team. Being a strong team player is also important as well as someone who is happy to work flexibly over a number of client deals across the UK and Globally. What working at EY offers We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. 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 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 as soon as possible. J