Senior Manager, Transaction Strategy and Execution, EY Parthenon, FS

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.

Your Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• 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.

Client Responsibilities

• 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.

People Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits of the Role

• 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. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client‑facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.