Strategy & Transactions (SaT) - M&A Advisory - Associate Director

Strategy & Transactions (SaT) – M&A Advisory – Associate Director    At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.   We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.​   Join EY and help to build a better working world.     Location: Ireland / Dublin / Cork / Limerick / Galway Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: No Business Area: SaT Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent   The Team and the opportunity We provide the following core corporate finance services: Lead Advisory M&A, management buy-outs/ buy-ins, capital raising, investment readiness assessments and strategic advice. We have sector specialisms and a Debt Advisory team which supports all our clients and industries. Our deep understanding of the changing capital agenda has delivered outstanding results and recognition. EY Corporate Finance is the fastest growing team on the island of Ireland. This success stems from a team led by two high profile market leading Partners and the calibre of our people, whose breadth of technical expertise and industry sector knowledge is exceptional. We are currently looking for  Managers, Associate Directors and Directors with M&A Advisory experience across our Irish offices. About SaT (Strategy and Transactions)   By helping organisations of all sizes evaluate and navigate transactions, maximise opportunities and minimise risks, you will help clients manage and execute high-profile transactions. You will bring your analytical skills and real-world experience to diverse situations and unique problems. By appreciating your clients’ overall objectives and understanding how transactions can influence an organisation’s success, you will assess and navigate risks, and balance them against potential rewards. As a SaT M&A Associate Director you will work with a high-performing, integrated team which focuses on a wide variety of clients and delivers a range of assignments focusing on general corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and strategic advice. You will have a diverse range of experiences which will give you continuous learning and development opportunities as well as a great sense of achievement.   This growing team focuses on building strong relationships which will ultimately help you and your clients reach their potential. The Corporate Finance team is seeking to recruit Managers, Associate Directors and Directors who will be able to build on their current transaction experience as they work on diverse and demanding engagements. Due to the nature of the services we provide to our clients, the work requires a high level of adaptability, flexibility and innovation.   Your key responsibilities

Ability to work in a dynamic team environment

Understand the financial implications of transactions. Creative in the sourcing and use of information and able to make sensible assumptions where appropriate. Absorb new technical information quickly and develop a deep understanding of the strategic rationale for transactions. Work with clients to take proposals to market, identifying target buyers, funders or partners and present opportunities in the most effective way, negotiate and structure transactions with other professionals to a successful completion. Review and prepare complex reports and presentations to clients. Have strong knowledge of the market and be able to identify business development opportunities

Skills and attributes for success Role Requirements

Manage sell side mandates through optimal positioning of the assets or business, identifying target bidders, preparing Information Memoranda and negotiating commercial terms. Manage buy side mandates, identifying targets and working with clients to structure and negotiate successful transactions. Support clients with a diverse range of strategic mandates relating to M&A. Build and maintain strong