Transaction Advisory Services Senior 1&2 - Valuation - Business Valuation - Chicago-0054R

Description Ernst & Young's Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) practice offers companies professional transaction experience. We help clients determine the right deal to do, and then assist them in doing the deal right.

Within TAS, our Valuation group helps clients understand the value of their business, their securities, intellectual property, capital equipment, real estate, intangibles, and other assets. E&Y Valuation is comprised of several key areas, including Business Valuation andCapital Equipment. We currently have a career opportunity for a Senior to join our talented and team-oriented group.

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of multiple client engagement teams, performing valuations for management planning; mergers and acquisitions; tax and financial reporting; and shareholder disputes. Identify issues and propose strategies related to the procedures executed. Actively contribute to report generation and detailed financial modeling. Maintain positive, productive, and professional relationships with client personnel and colleagues.

Demonstrate teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members; stay abreast of current business and economic developments relevant to the client's business; and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of services provided.

Qualifications

To qualify, candidates must have:

* abachelor's or master's degree in business, finance, or accounting with demonstrated aptitude in quantitative and qualitative analysis
* aminimum of 2 years of relevant experience in venture capital, investment banking, commercial banking, strategy, and financial research
* achievement of or significant progress towards a CFA; ASA/AM designations are a plus with the expectation of one completed designation within a given timeframe
* excellent analytical, communication, organizational, interpersonal, and teaming skills
* PC proficiency including MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

The successful candidate must be committed to staying at the cutting edge of financial and accounting standards. We're seeking leaders with the ability to quickly anticipate and respond to the issues of a networked and constantly changing global economy.