EY- Strategy and Transactions (SaT) – Valuation, Modelling & Economics (VME) – Business Valuations – Senior

About the Position

EY- Strategy and Transactions (SaT) – Valuation, Modelling & Economics (VME) – Business Valuations – Senior

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Role Overview

The Senior – Business Valuation role sits within EY’s Strategy and Transactions (SaT) – Valuation, Modelling & Economics (VME) practice. The role is execution-focused, with primary responsibility for hands-on valuation of complex financial instruments and portfolio investments, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Responsibilities

• Hands-on Valuation Execution

  • Independently perform fair value measurement of complex financial instruments and portfolio investments, primarily for IFRS financial reporting purposes.
  • Develop, review, and maintain detailed valuation models using advanced quantitative techniques.
  • Execute valuations for a broad range of complex securities, including share-based payment awards, convertible instruments, derivatives, and contingent consideration.
  • Perform portfolio valuations for private equity, venture capital, and asset management clients.

• Financial Reporting & IFRS Compliance

  • Support valuation engagements for statutory and financial reporting purposes, ensuring compliance with relevant IFRS standards.
  • Prepare clear, well-structured valuation reports, working papers, and technical memoranda suitable for audit review.
  • Stay current on updates to IFRS guidance, valuation methodologies, and market practices relevant to complex securities.

• Audit Support & Valuation Review

  • Act as a key audit-assist resource, supporting EY Assurance teams and external auditors.
  • Respond effectively to audit and internal review comments, updating models or documentation where required.
  • Participate in internal valuation reviews, assessing work prepared by junior team members to ensure accuracy, robustness, and IFRS compliance.

• Team Leadership & Development

  • Supervise, coach, and mentor junior team members, providing guidance on valuation concepts, modelling techniques, and IFRS requirements.
  • Review work prepared by analysts and seniors-in-training, providing clear and constructive feedback.
  • Contribute to the development and enhancement of internal valuation tools, templates, and technical guidance.

• Client Interaction & Collaboration

  • Participate in limited, technical client interactions, primarily to explain valuation approaches, key assumptions, and outcomes.
  • Work collaboratively with other SaT / VME teams and adjacent service lines on multi-disciplinary engagements.

Requirements

• Education: CA / ACCA / CFA (or progress toward CFA) or a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Financial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in valuation, transaction advisory, quantitative finance, or complex securities valuation, preferably within a Big-4 or leading advisory firm.
• IFRS expertise: Strong practical experience applying IFRS-based valuation requirements, particularly IFRS 2 and IFRS 13.
• Audit exposure: Experience supporting audits or valuation reviews, including preparation of audit-ready documentation and interaction with audit teams.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of valuation approaches (income, market, and cost) and their application to complex securities.
• Advanced Excel-based financial modelling skills; VBA skills are an advantage.
• Exposure to Python, MATLAB, R, or similar quantitative tools is desirable.
• Familiarity with market data sources (e.g., Bloomberg, Capital IQ).
• Strong written and presentation skills using Word and PowerPoint.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Sound professional judgment in complex and judgment-heavy valuation areas.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on team development and quality delivery.
• High standards of professionalism, integrity, and quality orientation.

Location:

• Trivandrum, India
• Anywhere in India

Salary:

• Competitive

Date:

• Aug 12, 2026

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