Senior Consultant - Strategy and Transactions

Role summary

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The Senior Consultant in Strategy and Transactions supports clients with business strategy, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, valuations, financial analysis, and transaction execution. Candidates typically need a university degree in finance, economics, business, accounting, or a related discipline, with relevant experience in transaction advisory, corporate finance, consulting, or investment banking. Strong analytical, research, report-writing, and presentation skills are expected, together with commercial awareness and advanced Excel and PowerPoint capabilities. Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CFA, or an MBA may be advantageous. The role requires managing workstreams, communicating confidently with clients and senior stakeholders, mentoring junior colleagues, meeting deadlines, and demonstrating integrity, adaptability, teamwork, and a willingness to work on complex, fast-paced engagements.

About the employer

EY, formerly Ernst & Young, is one of the world’s largest professional services organizations and part of the Big Four. It provides assurance, consulting, strategy and transactions, tax, and legal services to businesses, governments, and institutions. EY works with organizations ranging from entrepreneurial companies to multinational corporations, helping them manage risks, improve performance, complete transactions, and respond to technological and regulatory change. Its Strategy and Transactions practice supports clients with mergers and acquisitions, valuations, due diligence, restructuring, corporate finance, and long-term growth planning. EY Cyprus serves local and international businesses from offices including Nicosia and Limassol, combining global methodologies with knowledge of the Cypriot and wider regional markets. The firm emphasizes professional development, collaboration, ethical conduct, inclusion, and building trusted relationships with clients.

Working in Cyprus

Cyprus offers opportunities in professional services, finance, accounting, banking, technology, shipping, tourism, energy, and international business. Nicosia is the main center for government, consulting, and financial services, while Limassol has a strong international business and shipping community. Cypriot culture blends Greek traditions, Mediterranean hospitality, and influences from the island’s diverse history. Lifestyle is generally relaxed, with warm summers, mild winters, beaches, mountain villages, and a strong café and dining culture. English is widely used in business, although Greek is valuable for daily life and local client work. EU citizens can live and work without a visa, subject to registration requirements. Non-EU professionals normally need an employment permit and residence authorization arranged with employer support before or after arrival, depending on the permit route. Salaries should be assessed against housing costs, particularly in Limassol, where rents are typically highest.