The opportunity
EY’s Strategy & Transactions (SaT) team combines all the experience and expertise available within EY in order to offer a complete range of value-added services to advise on corporate and private equity transactions. For cross-border transactions, we deploy multinational teams from the international EY SaT network.
Our Mergers & Acquisitions team, one of the leading players in the Belgian mid-market, is looking to reinforce the team with talented professionals in a Manager role .
Key responsibilities
As a Manager Mergers & Acquisitions, you will be responsible for managing the execution on selected transactions as well as support and initiate business origination efforts in close cooperation with the M&A leadership. Your key tasks and responsibilities will include:
1. Transaction execution - take the lead in key workstreams such as the drafting of all marketing materials (information memorandum, teaser, management presentation, etc.), client management, financial modeling etc. as well support in the negotiation of transaction documentation;
2. Origination - initiate origination ideas by following key trends as well as by building sector knowledge and supporting strategic dialogues with potential clients;
3. The team - contribute in the further development of the M&A team by sharing knowledge and best practices with the rest of team while continuously monitoring new evolutions in tools, analysis etc.
To qualify for the role you must have
4. Master’s degree in finance, economics, business or related subject
5. 5-8 years of experience, within a consultancy firm, (investment) bank or M&A department of a large corporate Team player, eager to share knowledge and help others grow, stress-resistant, entrepreneurial, pro-active and hands-onExcellent communication and presentation skills, client-focused and result-orientedExperienced in organization and planning throughout the M&A processStrong analytical skills with good understanding of financial results and valuation techniquesGood knowledge of Dutch, French and English, orally and in writing
6. Very capable in PowerPoint and Excel
What working at EY offers
7. Attractive remuneration package - we offer an attractive remuneration package; including a company car and fuel card, iPhone plus subscription, health insurance, pension plan, meal vouchers and eco vouchers. We offer a flexible package to our people that gives them the power to choose what they value most; extra days off, leasing an electric bike, etc.
8. Inspiring work environment - at EY we are dedicated to providing you with an inspiring work environment. A work environment which allows you to further develop your skills and enables you to fulfill your true potential.
9. Personal growth - you will receive numerous trainings and will be coached by a counselor. We offer a clear career path tailored to your unique skills.
10. Fun - by joining our EY- teams, you can participate in team activities, family days, summer and winter events, sports events and enjoy a drink during our monthly Together Thursday happy hour.
11. Sustainability - we have a fleet of hybrid and electric cars. Our flex plan makes it possible for people that don’t want a company car to choose a more sustainable option. In the future we’ll move to a brand new office “The Wings”, a smart and energy efficient infrastructure which will allow us to reduce our ecological footprint even more.
12. Diversity & Inclusion - at EY we are passionate about the inclusion and support of individuals of all groups; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.