Financial Accounting Advisory Services - IPO and SPAC Advisory Associate

The opportunity 

Our IPO and SPAC Advisory practice provides IPO and private capital issuers and SPAC targets with transaction perspectives, insights and advice as they evaluate and execute capital markets transactions.

As a transaction advisory Senior or Manager, you will be a vital member of the team advising our clients on navigating transformational capital markets transactions.  Our work starts early in the transaction cycle as we help our clients prepare to transition to the public markets and for their interactions with Wall Street and other key service providers around a prospective transaction.  Our responsibilities include:  developing and aligning key stakeholders around the company’s equity story / investor messaging and company and transaction models, underwriting syndicate strategy and financial advisor selection support, transaction and fee precedent analysis, perspectives on transaction structuring, valuation, marketing and pricing strategies, and general capital markets transaction management alongside our dedicated project management practice.

Your key responsibilities

• Advising clients on strategic financing opportunities and transaction management
• Preparing and delivering compelling presentations and analyses
• Researching, reviewing and analyzing precedent transactions
• Being a flexible and energetic part of a dynamic team helping companies achieve transformative capital markets transactions

Skills and attributes for success

• Advise companies regarding strategic transaction alternatives.
• Provide expert, tailored advice to C-suite executives seeking independent views ahead of negotiations or key decisions
• Supervise, coach and mentor other team members in preparing compelling presentations and related materials for clients and business development.
• Contribute to business development, client solution and team development initiatives.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree
• 1-4 years of recent experience in the Equity Capital Markets group at a major investment bank
• Existing Series 7 and/or 79 plus Series 63 securities licenses (in good standing).
• Strong experience evaluating and executing financing transactions.
• Established networking skills, including excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to develop and maintain relationships at all levels of an organization.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours and locations as needed.

What we look for

We’re interested in talented professionals with the ability to visualize our clients’ goals and think creatively to facilitate them. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, and a genuine passion for taking on new challenges, this role is for you.

What we offer you
At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.  The base salary range for this job is: 
• • New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $99,900 to $225,400
  • Bay Area California offices – $113,500 to $234,800
  • All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $90,800 to $206,500
• Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.  In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.                                              

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• EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.
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