Manager - Transaction Diligence - Financial Services, London or Edinburgh | London, UK

Ernst & Young; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernst & Young is seeking a Manager in Transaction Diligence for their Financial Services team in London or Edinburgh. This role involves working on high-profile IPOs and transactions, providing insights and advice to clients while managing teams and projects. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, along with a relevant professional qualification such as ACA or ACCA.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial or transaction experience, including financial due diligence.
• Experience in financial services, especially in Insurance, Banking & Capital Markets, or Asset Management sectors.
• Ability to gather, verify, and analyze information.

Responsibilities

• Project manage teams and coordinate with internal departments.
• Deliver insights and advice to clients.
• Identify opportunities to sell additional services.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Teamwork

Education

ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification

Job description

Manager - Transaction Diligence - Financial Services, London or Edinburgh

Manager - Transaction Diligence, London or Edinburgh (Please specify in your application which location you are interested in)

Application closing date: 26 April 2025

The UK Financial Services Transaction Diligence team at EY currently has exciting opportunities. You'll work with a high-performing, integrated team focusing on high-profile IPOs and transactions. This role offers diverse experiences, continuous learning, development opportunities, and a great sense of achievement.

The opportunity

We assist corporate and financial clients in meeting their strategic goals, whether through acquisitions, divestments, or raising finance. Our clients range from UK entrepreneur-led businesses to large global enterprises across financial services, often on complex assignments involving cross-disciplinary and international collaboration. Our clients include leading global companies in Insurance, Banking & Capital Markets, Asset Management, private equity, central banks, and government treasury departments.

Our core work involves due diligence—assessing a target company's finances and projections, identifying opportunities, risks, sensitivities, and mitigations, and reporting findings to clients, banks, investors, and other stakeholders.

You will work alongside experienced professionals, developing your skills in various sectors and situations. There may be opportunities for travel within the UK and internationally. Projects typically involve working as part of a cross-service line team.

Role Responsibilities

As a Senior Executive (Manager), you will understand key business drivers, collaborate with clients on approach and value measurements, and deliver insights and advice. You will project manage teams, coordinate with internal departments, and gather, verify, and assess information to formulate views. Your responsibilities include:

• Planning and monitoring team progress
• Sharing technical knowledge and expertise
• Building internal and external networks
• Identifying opportunities to sell additional services
• Contributing to business initiatives (e.g., key accounts, recruitment)
• Serving as a business advisor and key client contact
• Supporting your own learning and development, coaching others, and providing upward feedback

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Ability to gather, verify, and analyze information to form conclusions
• Experience in preparing and reviewing deliverables, reports, and presentations
• Supportive attitude towards junior team members

Minimum Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification
• Strong commercial or transaction experience, including financial due diligence
• Experience in financial services, especially in Insurance, Banking & Capital Markets, or Asset Management sectors
• Passion for delivering high-quality client service

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Project management skills
• Effective time management and ability to work under pressure
• Team player with relationship-building skills
• Counselling skills (not essential)

What We Look For

We value dedication, teamwork, curiosity, and confidence in speaking up. A blend of technical expertise and strong communication skills will make you a good fit for this role.

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