Strategy and Execution - Deal Management - Director

Overview

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

Locations:
Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, McLean, New York, Hoboken, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. EY-Parthenon’s Strategy and Execution - Deal Management delivers real-world value by combining transformative strategy, transactions and corporate finance. We partner with CEOs, Boards, Private Equity and Governments to enable you to shape your future with confidence.

The opportunity

Within EY-Parthenon's Strategy and Execution sub service line, Deal Management works on complex, high-profile global transactions across a broad client base and industry sectors. We are a team of experienced professionals with a background in operations who are serial transaction advisers, bringing deep sector and functional knowledge to our clients. As a team, we prepare and execute separation and integration plans, identify value-enhancing opportunities, and advise on risk mitigation and the successful change of operations, functions, and people.

Your Key Responsibilities

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 operationally focused projects. You will lead and manage projects across all sectors, supporting our client service team in developing and executing strategies for transactions. Your role will involve working on a range of engagements, including pre-deal (e.g., operational and carve-out planning) and post-deal (e.g., integration planning, tracking).

A commercial mindset is essential for this consulting-based role.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Project Management – participate in cross-disciplinary project teams.
• Business and Commercially Driven – strong business acumen to drive value for clients in a fast-paced environment.
• Business Development - assist in pursuits, including presentations and client meetings; contribute to practice development initiatives.
• Learning - develop technical and personal skills through structured learning, coaching and experiences.
• Building Relationships - develop strong relationships with senior clients and influence key decision makers.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 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 ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights.
• Experience in business integrations, divestitures, and/or carve-outs with strong quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Experience leading and managing in complex business environments.
• Ability to assess technology, operations, or manufacturing infrastructure in detail.
• Ability to synthesize approaches to complex integration/divestiture conflicts.
• Ability to prioritize effectively on projects and adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to build lasting internal and external relationships.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours when necessary.

Ideally, you will also have

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

What We Look For

We’re looking for talented professionals who can visualize our clients’ goals and think creatively to achieve them, even in politically charged environments. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for new challenges, this role is for you.

What We Offer You

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $205,000 to $235,000. Total Rewards includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and paid time off options.
• Hybrid model: most client-facing work is expected in person 40-60% of the time over engagements.
• Flexible vacation policy and designated EY holidays, breaks, and leave options to support well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. EY accepts applications on an ongoing basis. For California residents, please  for additional information. EY is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing reasonable accommodations.