Assistant Director - Strategic Initiatives and Team Leadership

Ernst & Young LLP ( EY India ); Pune District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No specific perks listed

Job summary

EY is seeking an Assistant Director for Financial Due Diligence in Pune. You will lead complex due diligence projects, manage high-performing teams, and advise clients on mergers and acquisitions to drive informed decisions.

With 10–12 years in financial due diligence, you will demonstrate strong analytics, leadership, and communication while collaborating across service lines to enhance market presence.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting/finance qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, MBA or equivalent).
• 10–12 years of financial due diligence experience with leadership exposure.
• Strong analytical, project management and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial due diligence engagements and ensure high-quality analyses.
• Lead and mentor teams, set objectives and drive professional development.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, providing tailored advice.
• Collaborate with other service lines for integrated advisory services.
• Drive business development and enhance the firm's market presence.
• Contribute thought leadership on market trends and best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Client advisory

Education

CA

CPA

ACCA

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Director - Financial Due Diligence

Job Description: Assistant Director in Financial Due Diligence will be instrumental in driving the success of our transactions. You will lead complex due diligence projects, manage high-performing teams, and serve as a trusted advisor to our clients during mergers and acquisitions. Your expertise will help clients navigate through the intricacies of transactions, ensuring they make informed and strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee financial due diligence engagements, ensuring the delivery of high-quality analysis and reporting.
• Lead and mentor teams, setting objectives and guiding professional development.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and providing tailored advice.
• Collaborate with other service lines to deliver integrated transaction advisory services.
• Drive business development by identifying new opportunities and enhancing firm's market presence.
• Contribute thought leadership and insights on market trends and best practices in financial due diligence.

Qualifications and Skill Set

• A professional accounting / finance qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, MBA or equivalent)
• At least 10-12 years of experience in financial due diligence, with a proven track record in a leadership role.
• Exceptional analytical and project management skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to interpret complex financial information.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

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