Strategy and Transaction Analyst, Graduate, Guernsey, Channel Islands FY27

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. We’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better too. Join EY Channel Islands and build an exceptional experience for yourself while helping to build a better working world across Guernsey, Jersey and beyond.

About the Team

Our Channel Islands Strategy and Transactions team delivers formal restructuring work, both solvent and insolvent, as well as advisory work, both stressed and distressed. The team sits within EY’s wider Strategy and Transactions service-line, and also delivers other transaction work, most notably transaction diligence. Our clients can be companies, government bodies or financial stakeholders and can involve businesses, corporate vehicles, funds and private wealth structures. Working in a dynamic market across the Channel Islands with strong links to international business, the team collaborates closely with colleagues across EY service lines and with specialists from the wider EY network.

As part of EY Channel Islands, you will join a close-knit team that offers graduates early responsibility, strong coaching and exposure to a broad variety of client work. This is an opportunity to build a strong foundation in strategy and transactions while developing an understanding of the Channel Islands market and EY’s wider global capabilities.

The opportunity

As a Strategy and Transactions Analyst (Graduate), you will support the delivery of high-quality work across a range of client engagements while developing your technical, analytical and commercial skills. Within your role, you will actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships. Working under the supervision of senior team members, you will contribute to client assignments, build internal and external relationships and gain experience across Strategy and Transactions work in Guernsey and Jersey. From day one, you will be encouraged to learn, ask questions and take ownership of your development.

Client responsibilities

• Support the delivery of client engagements by conducting research, gathering information and preparing analysis in draft form.
• Work effectively as a team member by sharing responsibility, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress.
• Build productive working relationships with colleagues and clients, demonstrating professionalism at all times.
• Develop an understanding of EY’s service offerings and contribute to a high standard of client service across Strategy and Transactions engagements.

People responsibilities

• Take responsibility for your own learning and professional development through coaching, feedback and formal training.
• Contribute positively to the team culture by collaborating effectively and supporting colleagues across engagements.
• Demonstrate curiosity, initiative and a growth mindset in developing your technical and professional skills.

Skills and experience

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial and non-financial information.
• Developing commercial awareness and an interest in strategy, transactions and the broader business environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a logical and methodical approach.
• Ability to support the progression of engagements across restructuring and transaction-related assignments.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings clearly.
• Strong team working and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Confidence using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, with a willingness to develop advanced skills.
• A degree (or on track to graduate before starting) with an interest in restructuring, transactions or related areas.
• Motivated to learn, adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a professional environment.
• Willingness to study towards a relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACA (ICAEW) /ACCA).
• Eligibility to work in Guernsey in line with local immigration requirements.

What we offer

• We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance.
• 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 demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, we would love to hear from you.

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