Senior Manager Valuations

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As a Valuations Modelling and Economics Manager you will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions and strategic decisions. Our team of advisors sits at the heart of a global Valuation, Modelling and Economics (VME) network of specialists who deliver high quality advice to our clients.

The opportunity

EY has an established industry leading VME group of over 1,500 people worldwide. We advise our clients on strategic financial decisions including buy vs build, strategic options, deal structure, predictive analytics. You will have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Manager within our Transaction team, SaT, you will be working with the Valuation group to help clients understand the value of their business, their securities, intellectual property, capital equipment, real estate, intangibles, and other assets as well as how to allocate their capital efficiently.

Skills and attributes for success

Client

• Secure and enhance relationships with senior client management and within the EY Firm;
• Maintain active communication with both partners and clients to manage expectations and ensure client satisfaction. Proactively identify, document and communicate any changes to the scope of work;
• Present findings to the client via reports and presentations. Maintain and develop positive, productive, and professional relationships with client personnel.

Operational

• Assume a leadership role in report generation and working closely with the Valuation and Business modelling team;
• Serve as a member of multiple client engagement teams, coordinating valuation engagements for the purpose of management planning, mergers and acquisitions, financial reporting, tax and regulatory compliance, restructuring and reorganization, and corporate strategy.
• Identify issues and propose strategies related to the procedures executed. Develop new and creative analyses to prove key assertions across multiple work streams.
• Manage risk to the firm by adhering to the risk management policies and procedures and ensuring significant risks are identified.
• Review work in accordance with the firm's policies on a timely basis and in a thorough and constructive manner.

People

• Demonstrate teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, mentor others, stay abreast of current business and economic developments relevant to the client's business, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of the Valuation services provided.
• Always live our shared cultures and values and encourage your team members to do the same.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business, finance or accounting with demonstrated aptitude in quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to manage project expenditures against budget and revenue, and provide the necessary leadership and guidance to team members to ensure the completion of work deliverables.
• Proven track record of valuation transactions you have worked on (JSE IPE opinions, PPAs, fair valuation for transaction/ deal purposes, etc).
• Proven business development, marketing and negotiating techniques with a demonstrated track record of pursuing and closing business opportunities, and the ability to manage engagement risk through reaffirming client satisfaction.
• Excellent analytical, project-management, communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Strong technical skills including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience working in venture capital, investment banking, commercial banking, or consulting businesses.
• CFA certification or significant progress towards these or similar certifications.

What we look for

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for business modelling and analytics, with very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients’ goals. Also, being highly motivated and self-aware to work autonomously where required.

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

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. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future.

Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most recognized and engaging leaders in the profession;
• 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.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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