In your role as an Assistant Director, you will have responsibility for understanding the key business drivers, co-developing our approach with the client, agreeing value measurements with the client, providing value to the client through insights, factual conclusions and advice. You will project‑manage teams and work closely with all members as well as forming strong internal links within Financial Diligence and other departments in EY both in the UK and internationally to form multi‑disciplinary teams. You will gather, verify and assess information to formulate views as well as plan, prepare and review deliverables in various forms including written reports, presentations and discussions with the client.
Responsibilities
* Plan and monitor the progress of the team.
* Share your technical and other knowledge with your team and the department.
* Build on and develop internal and external networks through personal contacts.
* Understand the capabilities of the firm and look for opportunities to sell additional services to our clients.
* Play a role in business plan initiatives (e.g., key accounts, recruitment, client service framework).
* Be a true business advisor to the client and establish yourself as a key client contact.
* Take responsibility for your own learning and development, provide coaching and support to others, and participate in upward feedback.
* Be able to gather, verify and analyse information to formulate views and conclusions.
* Demonstrate experience in planning, preparing and reviewing deliverables in various forms including written reports, presentations and discussions with the client.
* Offer a support culture to junior members of the team, assisting their development.
Qualifications
* Business Development experience.
* Have an ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification.
* Strong commercial experience and/or relevant industry or transaction experience (including financial due diligence experience).
* A passion to provide high quality service to your clients.
* Excellent communicator, both oral and written.
* Project management skills.
* Effective time management, able to keep calm when under pressure to meet deadlines.
* Team player with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
* Counselling skills (not essential).
Desired Attributes
* Dedication to working with colleagues as part of a high‑performing team.
* Natural curiosity, a lot of questions and confidence to speak up when you see something that could be improved.
* Combination of technical knowledge and communication skills.
Benefits and Opportunities
There is the opportunity for travel, both within the UK and potentially internationally. You will work alongside experienced due diligence professionals and continue to develop your skills performing due diligence in a range of settings and sectors. You will be part of EY’s inclusive and empowering culture that values your uniqueness, prioritises wellbeing and offers learning and development opportunities supported by state‑of‑the‑art methodologies and technology‑enabled solutions.
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