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. 

 

 

 

 

Position      

Senior Consultant (Platform Finance)

 

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.

 

Principal Responsibilities

Work with deal teams on all components of investment funding, including funds flows, cash sourcing, vendor payments, tax structure, FX, and share custody

•     Analyse fund performance and cash flow requirements to determine optimal capital call amounts.

Monitor and report on the status of capital contributions from investors. Communicate with stakeholders regarding capital calls and timelines for fund contributions. Provides a structured approach to evaluate investment opportunities and make data-driven decisions. Identifies potential risks early in the process, allowing for proactive management and mitigation strategies. Helps identify key performance drivers of value and opportunities for operational improvements. Coordinate funding of domestic and international investments, execute capital distributions, and call capital from investors as needed.

•     Review external reporting, including quarterly letters, financial statements, investment memos, and capital calls

•     Work with the Fundraising and Legal teams to raise, close, and set up reporting infrastructure for new funds

•     Plan and manage cash levels across fund structures, including reserves forecasting

•     Manage fund forecast modeling for carry and fee revenue

•     Manage all aspects of investment credit facility, including borrowing requests, capital calls for repayment and weekly reporting requirements

•     Perform ad-hoc analysis for the platform deal Partners and VPs

 

Requirements

•    Bachelor’s degree: major in accounting, finance, or business (CPA, CFA, or MBA, a plus)

•   5 ‐ 10 years of finance experience

•   Proven track record of presenting complex financial data to senior executives and providing recommendations for critical managerial decisions.

•    Strong financial analytics, data interpretation and financial modelling skills.

•    Data driven mindset and ability to add structure to fluid and/or ambiguous requests

•    Ensures quality of work output by displaying a keen attention to detail

•    Ability to work both independently and in a team‐oriented environment across group lines to achieve goals

•    Demonstrated ability to challenge status quo while building strong relationships across the Firm

•    Results oriented, strong organizational and time management skills with ability to multi‐task

•    Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, analysis and reporting of financial data

•    Resourceful, efficient, and professional with the ability to meet tight deadlines

•    Proven acumen in leveraging Excel on an expert basis, experience with PowerPoint

•    Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as strong oral and written communication skills

 

 

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