Strategy and Execution - Deal Management - Director

EY-Parthenon – Strategy and Execution – Deal Management – Director

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Within EY-Parthenon’s Strategy and Execution sub service line, Deal Management works on the most complex and high-profile global transactions, across a broad portfolio of clients and industry sectors. We are a group of experienced industry professionals with a background in operations who are serial transaction advisers, which enables us to bring a wealth of deep sector and functional knowledge to our clients.

As a team, we prepare and execute separation and integration plans, identify ideas and sources of value enhancement, as well as advise on risk mitigation and the successful change of operations, functions, and people.

As a Director with EY-Parthenon’s Strategy and Execution Deal Management practice, you will be a vital member of the team managing and executing operational focused projects. You will execute and manage projects across all sectors, supporting our client service team in developing and executing strategies for transactions. Part of your role will also involve developing experience across a range of different type of engagements, including pre‑deal (e.g., operational and carve‑out planning) and post‑deal (e.g., integration planning, tracking).

Having a commercial mind‑set is key to this consulting‑based role.

• Project Management – be part of project teams comprising colleagues from across the EY-Parthenon sub service lines.
• Business and Commercially Driven – working in a fast‑paced, exciting environment with strong business acumen to drive value to our clients.
• Business Development – assist in aspects of pursuits, including presentations and client meetings. Contribute to our practice development initiatives, supporting the continued focus on our team as a great place to work.
• Learning – Learn and develop technical and personal skills to support achievement of career goals, through a blend of structured learning, coaching and experiences.
• Building Relationships – Strong working relationships with senior clients, including influence, advice, and support to key decision makers.

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, or Analytics and 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 3 years of related work experience.
• MBA is preferred.
• Significant management consulting experience.
• Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights.
• Experience in business integrations, divestitures, and/or carve‑outs with a demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis.
  
  Experience leading and managing in complex business environments.
• The ability to make detailed assessments of technology, operations, or manufacturing infrastructure.
• The ability to synthesize approaches to complex integration/divestiture conflicts.
• The ability to prioritize effectively on projects and the skills to adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to develop long‑lasting relationships both internally and externally.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.

• A proven record of excellence in a mergers or acquisitions transactions role.
• Experience gained within another large professional services organization.
• Established networking skills in a relevant industry.

We’re interested in talented professionals with the ability to visualize our clients’ goals and think creatively to facilitate them – often in politically charged environments. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, and a genuine passion for taking on…