Senior Executive (Manager) Transaction Strategy and Execution – EY Parthenon, FS

Manager, Transaction Strategy and Execution, EY Parthenon, FS

Location: London

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: 25 May 2026

Requisition ID: 1509695

The opportunity

We are seeking to further expand our team with IT M&A/strategy consultants. As a Senior Executive (Manager) you’ll advise clients across the financial services sector, supporting key decision makers in developing and executing transaction strategies. Your role will cover the complete M&A transaction lifecycle, including pre‑deal due diligence and post‑deal integrations or carve‑outs.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Leading and/or contributing to pre‑deal engagements such as technology and operational due diligence.
• Managing and/or contributing to technology workstreams as part of integrations or carve‑outs.
• Assisting in business origination activities, including pitches, presentations, and working with cross‑functional teams.
• Executing strategy and transaction services to support decision makers in developing and executing transaction strategies.
• Adding value in a fast‑paced environment with strong business acumen.
• Contributing to practice development initiatives and supporting the focus on the team as a great place to work.
• Acting as a role model and supporting development of junior team members, including recruitment and training responsibilities.
• Contributing to people initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Professional services / consulting experience within transactions, ideally due diligence, carve‑out or integration experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience producing and reviewing high‑calibre reports, papers, presentations and thought leadership.
• A track record of successful IT project delivery, managing discrete workstreams and deliverables.
• Broad IT experience in areas such as applications, infrastructure, IT architecture, IT risk & cyber, and IT financials.
• Strong analytical skills, linking operational analysis to financials and understanding implications for client strategy.
• Flexibility to travel to client locations as needed.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience building strong working relationships with senior clients, influencing and advising key decision makers.
• Experience in the financial services sector.
• Demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Experience supporting sales and business development processes for professional services projects in a large‑scale consulting environment.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Strong team participation skills with diverse teams.

Benefits

• Continuous learning and professional development.
• Performance‑based rewards and a comprehensive total rewards package.
• Flexibility through FlexEY to tailor benefits to your needs.
• Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives.

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