Financial Services Transaction Diligence Manager

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Diegem; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EY Belgium is seeking a Manager Transaction Diligence to lead and participate in transaction-related engagements within the financial services industry, from due diligences to M&A and valuation.

You will analyse the financial results, identify risks, support buyers and sellers, and guide junior colleagues while maintaining a high-quality, collaborative culture.

Join a growing team offering extensive training, flexible working arrangements and opportunities to work across borders.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience within corporate finance and M&A or as an auditor for financial institutions.
• Strong understanding of financial services (insurance, banking, asset management) and relevant accounting and prudential issues.
• Fluent in Dutch/French and English.
• Degree in a relevant field; CFA certification is a plus.
• Excellent analytical skills and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work well within a team and, as needed, to lead a group of high performing professionals.
• Resistance to stress and ability to deliver under tight deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Problem solver, able to work autonomously.
• Strong sense of initiative and open to new challenges and ideas.

Responsibilities

• You lead financial due diligence projects relating to the sale and purchase of companies and businesses, often with multidisciplinary teams where each member brings their own expertise. Identifying issues that may be of relevance and assessing the impact thereof on the transaction.
• You help clients think through where to best deploy their capital to manage their portfolio of businesses, drive competitive advantage and increase returns, e.g., by performing market studies and, strategic reviews, or assessing growth or divestment opportunities.
• You help buyers or sellers manage their M&A process, from deal sourcing to negotiations, regulatory approvals and preparation of post-acquisition integration.
• You work on financial modelling and model reviews, for instance in the context of advisory valuations, capital optimization, purchase price allocation, or audit support.
• You act as a first-line contact for a variety of top-class financial services clients and maintain excellent relationships with our clients and various stakeholders.
• You coach and guide other team members, share your technical expertise and other knowledge with your team and the department and you draw upon previous experience.

Skills

Experience in corporate finance/M&A

Dutch/French and English fluency

CFA certification is a plus

Strong analytical skills

Interpersonal abilities

Team leadership capability

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

EY Belgium is seeking a Manager Transaction Diligence to lead and participate in transaction-related engagements within the financial services industry, from due diligences to M&A and valuation.

You will analyse the financial results, identify risks, support buyers and sellers, and guide junior colleagues while maintaining a high-quality, collaborative culture.

Join a growing team offering extensive training, flexible working arrangements and opportunities to work across borders.