Senior Executive (Manager) Energy TSE, Strategy & Transactions, London

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. EY's market leading Transaction Strategy and Execution (TSE) team provides operations advice to corporate and private equity firms who intend to acquire, divest, restructure or improve the operational performance of businesses. What makes us different is that we actively seek to recruit people with direct industry experience who can complement our team members who come from advisory backgrounds. We are a broad and diverse team of people ranging from recent graduates through to industry subject matter experts across all functional disciplines, our team comprises advisors with specialist commercial, operations, IT and deal / transaction experience from industry, advisory and audit backgrounds. The transition towards a sustainable future is creating unprecedented opportunities across the whole energy value chain from the type of commodities mining and minerals (M&M) companies extract, the energy oil and gas (O&G) companies supply, and the renewables infrastructure power and utilities (P&U) companies operate resulting in corporate restructuring and the divestment and acquisition of businesses operating in these sectors. We are looking for professionals to join our successful team with experience in these sectors and a desire to develop their careers in the context of value creation through transactions or restructuring. The opportunity We work on the most complex and high profile global transactions, across a broad portfolio of clients and industry sectors. Our focus is on supporting businesses through the transaction lifecycle, ranging from sell side support to a business divesting assets or buyside support for a business acquiring and integrating new assets, our focus on transaction excellence enables us to bring a wealth of deep sector and functional knowledge to our clients. As a team, we prepare and execute separation and integration plans, identify ideas and sources of value enhancement, as well as advise on risk mitigation and the successful change of operations, functions and people. We are looking for energy sector professionals to deliver Operational Due Diligence and Value Creation projects for our Private Equity and Corporate clients and, working closely with our network of Energy sector specialists across EY, to assist in new business origination and support the continuous development of our Energy sector team., You'll advise clients primarily across the Energy sector but also adjacent sectors, support key decision makers in developing and executing strategies for transactions. You will also be expected to develop experience across a range of different type of engagements, including pre-deal (e.g. operational and IT due diligence, carve-out planning), post-deal (e.g. integration planning, tracking) and restructuring (e.g. rapid cost reduction). Having a commercial mind-set is key to this consulting- based role.,

• Project Management - be part of a dynamic and evolving project team comprising of colleagues from one or more of our transactions and advisory practices
• Business and Commercially Aware - using your sector experience to support the team identify and resolve opportunities and issues that add value to our client's projects
• Business Development - use your sector experience to assist in aspects of business origination, including development of pitch and presentation material, and attending meetings with clients to help sell work. Contribute to our practice development initiatives, supporting the continued focus on our team as a great place to work
• Learning - Learn and develop technical and personal skills to support achievement of career goals, through a blend of structured learning, coaching and experiences and support o fast-paced
• Supporting Others - when opportunities arise, support other members of the team to increase their sector knowledge
• Building Relationships - Strong working relationships with senior clients, including influence, advice and support to key decision makers
To qualify for the role you must have
• Energy sector: operational experience in one of the M&M, O&G, P&U or service sector businesses
  
  Professional services / consulting with a recognised industry participant or as an independent contractor
• Transactions: ideally due diligence, carve-out or integrations experience; or
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to link operational performance analysis to financial outcomes, gained in either a day to day operational or a strategic commercial or business development role, and understand the implications of findings to client strategy
• Organisational change: experience of participating in a performance improvement or organisational change initiative within a corporate environment
Ideally you'll also have
• Experience of delivering high-quality reports and presentations
• Strong team participation skills, particularly teams with diverse skills and backgrounds, coupled with the ability to coach and mentor juniors
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong work initiative and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas
• Professionalism and consistency in approach to client work, internal business, and practice development projects
What we are looking for We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, driven, inquisitive and eager to take on challenging projects who enjoy and are able to thrive in a fast-paced, successful transaction team. Being a strong team player is also important as well as someone who is happy to work flexibly over a number of client deals across the UK and Globally.

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We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we 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.