Executive - Financial Diligence - Financial Services, London

Application closing date: 16 August 2026

Executive – Financial Diligence, Financial Services (London)

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. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Candidates will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from some of the leading practitioners in the domain, work on challenging client engagements, and benefit from being part of a practice that places high emphasis on learning and development. Our projects are typically complex, integrated assignments that frequently involve working with colleagues across a variety of disciplines, as well as other professional advisers. Our clients include leading global companies across the Insurance, Banking & Capital Markets and Asset Management industries as well as private equity, central banks and Government treasury departments.

Many of our projects involve international travel, and the integration of our EMEIA practice has made longer-term mobility a genuinely accessible option for those who wish to develop their career internationally.

You will be working alongside diverse and experienced financial due diligence professionals, where you will continue to develop your skills and gain exposure to a wide range of transactions across the financial services sector.

The opportunity

Our FS Financial Diligence team aims to assist clients throughout the entire transaction process, working closely with other specialists both within Strategy and Transactions and other Service Lines. Whilst financial due diligence is a key element of our work, transaction support is much broader, incorporating assistance with strategic assessment, transaction management, negotiation and documentation, value creation and post completion processes.

Typically, you'll analyse the financial and operational results of companies targeted for acquisition or sale by reviewing financial information and participating in interviews with management. You'll work effectively as a team member by demonstrating your commitment to quality, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress. You'll also help to create a positive learning culture for junior team members and support their development. As part of your role in the wider team, you’ll contribute to other team initiatives, for example account management, business development and recruitment.

Your key responsibilities

• Based on understanding the key business drivers, prepare analyses of historical and pro forma financial information to assess trends and fluctuations that may impact funding requirements and deal valuation

• Perform industry and company research utilising online tools and publicly available information

• Assist in researching technical accounting and regulatory issues to evaluate implications on transaction valuation and structuring

• Prepare client deliverables including Excel databook analysis, reports, presentations and discussion packs

• Assist in managing the input of other service lines to the assignment, gaining a good overall understanding of the key issues for the proposed transaction

• Develop and maintain an external and internal network of contacts through personal contacts and previous client assignments

Skills and attributes for success

ACA or equivalent qualified

• Commercial awareness gained through direct experience of the financial services sector, either within Audit, Financial Due Diligence, Deals Advisory or a related transaction services environment

To qualify for the role you must have

• Strong academic record including a degree

• Experience working within the Financial Services sector

• Excellent analytical, IT and interpersonal abilities

• Ability to work well within a team

• Effective written and verbal communication

• Strong work initiative and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas

• Strong Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills

What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and wellbeing, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. 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.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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