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About the opportunity
Due to increased M&A traction in the market and deal flow, we are now looking to expand our Cyber Transactions team. You will be exclusively focused on supporting transactions from a Cyber and Data Privacy perspective, working primarily with Private Equity and Corporate clients executing deal mandates.
With so many offerings, you have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
Sound interesting? Well, this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.
Your key responsibilities:
As a Deal Advisory Senior Associate within Transaction, Strategy and Execution team, you will be a vital member of the pre and post deal Technology transactions team advising clients across all industries and sectors.
Skills & attributes for success:
- Assist in Cyber and Data Privacy Diligences while reporting to Managers and above. Support project delivery.
- Facilitate the delivery of cyber and Data Privacy due diligences by preparing diligence IRLs, workbooks, and report writing.
- Provide expertise in cybersecurity, including threat assessment, vulnerability management, and incident response, as well as data privacy, covering data protection, classification, and the review of data protection policies.
- Aid key decision-makers in developing and executing transaction strategies with a focus on cybersecurity.
- Enhance your business acumen by linking cybersecurity risks and opportunities to the operational and financial impact on clients.
- Contribute to IT due diligences, post-deal integrations, and carve-out engagements.
- Participate in business development activities to identify and research opportunities with new and existing clients.
- Assist in shaping and delivering projects to meet and exceed client expectations and our quality standards.
- Contribute to practice development initiatives, including the development of tools, accelerators, methodologies, and market propositions, supporting the continued focus on our team as a great place to work.
- Review intrusion assessment reports on the target’s mobile application to identify potential vulnerabilities and ensure the app complies with industry security standards.
- Provide an overview of data privacy practices, policies, and procedures, with associated commentary relative to global best practices.
- Take responsibility for Quality and Risk Management (Q&RM) to ensure client work is consistently delivered in compliance with EY's quality standards.
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Strong analytical ability to draw conclusions and triangulate from large amounts of unstructured cyber information and sources, coupled with excellent problem-solving, project management, and facilitation skills.
- A solution-oriented mindset and an unyielding positive attitude towards tasks and team collaboration.
- Certifications in cybersecurity, IT governance, data management, cloud security, and architecture Eg., CISA, ISO 27001, CISSP etc. are a plus.
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 that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.
What working at EY offers
EY offers a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. 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.
Company description
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
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