EY - Assistant Director - Strategy & Transaction/Pursuits

Pursuits - Assistant Director, Strategy and Transactions

- Within GDS SaT, our Pursuits team provides support for pre-deal and origination activities, including deal origination meeting decks, capital agenda infopacks/opportunity paper decks, value creation opportunity packs, industry insight packs, divestiture opportunity decks, thought leadership packs and idea generation support.

- GDS SaT Pursuits teams has 130+ professionals aligned by sectors/regions, working with EY regional PPEDs/Sector fraternity and Account teams for preparing 'go to market' materials and thought capitals for strategic C-suite conversations.

The opportunity:

- The main aim of role is to spearhead set of pursuits professionals and provide strategical insights in delivery of 'go to market' pitches including origination packs, industry analysis and thought leadership paper. The incumbent is expected to develop and maintain strong working relationships with key sector leaders and EY Account leads.

- Sector expertise required in one or more sectors: Life Sciences, Healthcare, Financial Services, TMT, Consumer & Retail, Industrials & Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Private Equity or Infrastructure.

- Evaluate Digital Strategies and Transformation opportunities across sectors.

Your key responsibilities:

The role of AD GDS Pursuits will include the following:

- Provide market insights to EY client pitches and thought leadership through various research tools and domain experience.

- Hands on experience in sourcing, analysing and synthesising of data to derive actionable insights and contribute to clients required strategy in the areas of M&A, business improvement and opportunity assessments

- Develop in depth knowledge on one of the focus sectors for EY SaT, to be able to add value while analyzing financial and strategic information of clients, and identifying opportunities based on market developments

- Quality review of work completed by the team members and provide strategic inputs

- Proactively develop new products/services and solutions for delivering insights and winning in markets in consultation with EY practices

- Measure, monitor and improve client service by guiding team members and driving excellence in service delivery

- Focus teams on the key priorities while managing several medium to large size projects

- Develop excellent relationships with global stakeholders and be responsible for a high degree of client satisfaction with engagement process and work products

- Conduct timely performance reviews of team and help in developing and guiding by providing effective performance feedback/training and ensuring that team responsibilities are consistent with skills and developmental goals.

- Promote the use of current technologies and tools to enhance the effectiveness of services provided.

Skills and attributes for success:

- Experience of having worked in the following types of firms and the following types of service offerings:

- Experience of having worked in a similar research organization, consulting major like the Big 4 or financial Research firms, investment banking, or a management consulting firm

- Large Indian corporates with exposure in planning & strategy, corporate finance , business development role

- Equity research role in KPOs/Captives

- Required understanding of business development including:

- Affinity towards one or two sectors

- Strong communication and business writing skills

- Good understanding of corporate transactions and funding mechanisms

- Ability to ascertain risks and opportunity areas, assess findings and communicate insights

- Experience in undertaking sector studies and analyzing merger and acquisition (M&A) drivers for a given sector or transaction

- Experience in interacting with senior management of clients

- Excellent problem solving, project management, facilitation and interpersonal skills

- Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience in developing final presentations

To qualify for the role, you must have:

- Master's degree OR MBA OR Master's in business administration or CFA

- 12+ years of work experience in research firms, Big 4s, consulting firms, Investment Banking, etc.

- A demonstrated ability to build and manage a dynamic and highly motivated team

- The demonstrated ability to work within a given budget and schedule, ensuring top-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Ideally, you'll also have:

- Project management skills

- Exposure to Digital Technologies and understanding of AI / ML leverage within sectors

- Exposure to tools like Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx etc.

What we look for:

- A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment

- An opportunity to be a part of market-leading, multi-disciplinary team of 1400 + professionals, in the only integrated global transaction business worldwide.

- Opportunities to work with EY SaT practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries

What we offer:

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations - Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK - and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We'll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

- Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

- Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

- Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

- Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.