Turnaround and Restructuring Strategy, Senior Executive, Jersey United Kingdom
Job description
Turnaround and Restructuring Strategy, Senior Executive, Jersey
The opportunity
EY delivers solutions at pace. Whether our clients are companies, government organisations, or financial stakeholders and whether they are on the brink of a crisis or seeking to build resilience in their business, we work closely alongside them to deliver the financial and organisational solutions that enable them to adapt and succeed.
Providing direction in difficult and complex situations, EY rapidly solves, executes and ultimately transforms the outcome for our clients.
Our restructuring work in the Channel Islands focusses on advisory, informal restructuring and formal processes. We work in both solvent and insolvent scenarios and work with funds, corporates, local businesses (both regulated and unregulated) and private wealth structures.
Our Strategy and Transactions (“SaT”) team helps corporate and financial clients to meet their strategic goals, whether they are acquiring, divesting or raising finance. It is likely that and you will have the opportunity to work in non-distressed situations.
Your key responsibilities:
As a Senior Executive, you'll manage the engagement by defining the engagement scope, in consultation with the Assistant Director / Partner, and executing it in compliance with our policies and protocols.
When required, you'll personally execute designated procedures and lead teams or parts of teams on engagements, depending on the size of the engagement.
You'll establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships and make sure that delivered client work is of high quality. As part of this, you'll anticipate and identify risks and escalate issues, as appropriate.
As an influential member of the team, you'll help to create a positive learning culture and will coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop.
Skills and attributes for success:
Display a high level of commercial acumen- Proficient in detailed financial and commercial analysis and able to identify potential areas of sensitivity
- Able to identify key issues on assignments and suggest workable solutions
- Assist in managing the financial aspects of engagements by organising staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders
- Demonstrate professionalism and confidence to deal with a range of stakeholder groups and management teams
- Understand the capabilities of the firm, looking for opportunities to bring other specialists into the restructuring assignment to achieve the best solution
- Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for staff
- Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training professionals
- Maintain an educational program to continually develop personal skills
To qualify for the role you must have:
Professional accountancy (or other) qualification- Previous experience of working within a restructuring or transactional environment, off-shore or on-shore
- Experience of formal corporate insolvencies
- The ability to build strong internal relationships within EY and to actively participate in business development
- Appreciation of the risks inherent in advising businesses and their stakeholders
Ideally, you’ll also have:
JIEB qualification an advantage but not essential- People development experience and the ability to effectively supervise, coach and mentor staff
What we look for
We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, driven, and have a passion to be part of a fast-paced, successful transaction team. Being a strong team player is also important
as well as someone who is happy to work flexibly throughout a period a growth.
What working at EY offer
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
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
Join us in building a better working world.
Apply now.
