Senior Manager, Transaction Strategy and Execution, Parthenon, FS

IT Senior Manager – Deal Technology, Strategy and Execution, Financial Services, London

Deal Technology – Senior Manager

EY-Parthenon is a leading global strategy consultancy and M&A practice. Our core services include helping clients reimagine their business models through strategic advisory services, M&A execution, and enterprise-wide transformation. Our Deal Management and Technology (DMT) team advises clients on technology throughout the deal lifecycle from due diligence through to execution and value realisation.

• Due diligence analysis and report writing, focused on IT considerations and their impact on transaction rationale;
• Design, planning and execution of IT integration, separation, and strategic transformation programmes;
• Manage engagement economics, communicate significant issues, fees and progress to partners and clients;
• Coach junior team members and develop the team’s intellectual capital;
• Build relationships with senior clients and enhance the team’s external brand.

• Financial Services expertise: at least seven years industry and/or consulting experience in a Financial Services environment.
• Change management: proven track‑record in leading change initiatives, preferably in a transaction context.
• Strategic insight: awareness of trends in Financial Services and the M&A market and ability to apply this knowledge to shape client solutions.
• Commercial acumen: ability to quickly understand key value drivers in a business and influence problem solving.
• Quantitative and qualitative analysis: sound analysis to evaluate how operational issues affect the investment case for a transaction.
• Technology platforms: familiarity with core financial services platforms and enterprise applications, and ability to drive value from technology.
• Communication skills: strong verbal and written communication, active listening, and ability to produce high‑quality reports.
• Relationship management: establish credibility with client teams, engage as a peer to debate operational and strategic issues, and develop long‑term relationships.
• Selling skills: recognise opportunities and engage other experts to deliver optimum solutions.
• Cultural awareness: respect different operating styles and cultures and reflect these in the approach to each assignment.
• People management and teamwork: understand and use group dynamics, be approachable, and provide coaching and support for development.
• Strong academic track record: degree required.
• Deal with ambiguity: ability to thrive in uncertain situations; international experience, transaction experience and foreign language skills are a benefit.

• Form influential relationships on client accounts.
• Lead engagements delivering Deal Technology or Strategic Transformation services.
• Support key client decision makers in developing and executing transaction strategy to secure deal value.
• Deliver a high degree of client satisfaction and drive additional repeat engagements.
• Understand EY’s service offerings and identify opportunities to improve client service.

• Responsible for overall team performance on engagements.
• Supervise, coach and mentor junior staff to develop their skills.
• Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training Transaction, Strategy and Execution professionals.
• Maintain an educational programme to develop personal skills.
• Follow and communicate workplace policies and procedures to junior staff.
• Build strong internal relationships with other EY teams.

• High profile: opportunity to work on some of the world’s largest transactions in a market‑leading team.
• Growth: high‑growth part of the business, offering significant development opportunities.
• Team environment: collaborative approach and strong support from the wider organisation.
• Variety: assignments across banking, asset management and insurance transactions.
• Mobility: potential travel and opportunities to develop an international career.

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.…