Description : SaT - Infrastruture Advisory | Senior Consultant. Company : EY. Location : Lisboa
About the job
Now more than ever we need talented people from diverse backgrounds to help our clients navigate the complexities into the economic turmoil. Our purpose, to build a better working world, has never been more important. In this context, Infrastructure Advisory is an exciting field to be part of.
Life at EY has been transformed dramatically but our strong culture of flexible and remote working has helped EY people navigate new ways of working and remain connected with each other and our clients.
The opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Consultant to join our Infrastructure Advisory team in our Lisbon office. EY’s Infrastructure Advisory practice is a leading advisor to public and private sector clients on commercial, economic, regulatory, policy, financial and transaction advisory services. EY advises and assists its clients to carry out their transaction plans (buy-side or sell side transactions), as well as their fund-raising activities. Our EY Infrastructure Advisory group has an established track record of advising both public and private sectors on infrastructure projects worldwide. Our core team has a broad and deep understanding of infrastructure demonstrated by our strong credentials covering a range of industry sectors (transports, power, water and environment, and social infrastructure such as hospitals and universities).
Your key responsibilities
- Provide strategic, economic, financial, commercial, regulatory and policy advice to inform our clients’ decision making;
- Participate in engagements, project teams and high quality client deliverables;
- Support the development of junior staff including by playing a strong role in mentoring and providing pragmatic feedback, both constructive and supportive;
- Collaborate with people across Strategy and Transactions, as well as the broader EY team to support service delivery outcomes and cross-teaming;
- Be proactive and present – positively contribute to culture, participate in learning and training opportunities and foster inclusive teaming.
Skills and attributes for success
- Excellent interpersonal and business skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in internal and external forums;
- Ability to work in multiple projects and effectively prioritize competing demands;
- A proactive, supportive and respectful approach to their team, and able to function under pressure but also demonstrate judgment in asking for help when required;
- Advanced report writing, analysis and problem solving;
- Fluency in business English and Portuguese is mandatory both verbal and written;
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
To qualify for the role, you must have
- Degree in Finance, Business or Economics from a reputable university;
- 3 to 4 years of related working experience, including in Public Sector, State-Owned Enterprise, Management Consulting, Big-4 firms, Financial Institution, and/or Investment House;
- Knowledge and relationships in one or more of the following sectors: Transport, Power and Utilities, Water and Environment, Social Infrastructure;
- A strong interest in infrastructure;
- Experience in the development of projects and support to transactions (M&A) of transports, energy and utilities, social infrastructure, Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and/or Project Finance;
- Project finance including financial modelling development and analysis is mandatory.
What we look for
Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.
What working at EY offers
At EY, we hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging. Through our inclusive leadership behaviors, a variety of internal networks, flexible working and mentoring programs, you will have the support and flexibility to build an exceptional career.
About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Whether your profile is considered for this recruitment process, we will contact you within 15 working days.
Join us in building a better working world.
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