Senior Manager, Transaction Strategy and Execution, EY Parthenon, FS
Job Title: IT Senior Manager – Deal Technology, Strategy and Execution – Financial Services, London
Location: London
Requisition ID: 1703817
EY-Parthenon is a leading global strategy consultancy and M&A practice. The Deal Management and Technology (DMT) team provides technology‑related advice throughout the deal lifecycle, from due diligence through to execution and value realisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead engagements with cross‑functional teams, managing client work from start to finish.
- Deliver due‑diligence analysis and report writing focused on IT considerations and transaction rationale.
- Design, plan and execute IT integration and separation programmes.
- Design, plan and execute IT strategic transformation programmes.
- Manage engagement economics, communicate issues, fees and progress to partners and clients.
- Coach junior team members and contribute to the development of the team’s intellectual capital.
- Participate in marketing efforts by building relationships with senior clients and enhancing the team’s external brand.
Skills and Attributes for Success
- Financial Services expertise: at least seven years of industry 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 approach for assignments.
- Commercial acumen: ability to quickly understand key value drivers in a business and influence problem solving.
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis: ability to apply sound analysis to understand operational issues affecting the investment case.
- 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, good listening and ability to produce high‑quality reports.
- Relationship management: establish credibility with client teams and engage as a peer to debate operational and strategic issues; build long‑term relationships.
- Selling skills: recognise opportunities and draw on other experts within the firm to deliver optimal solutions.
- Cultural awareness: awareness of different operating styles and cultures and reflect these in assignments.
- People management and teamwork: use group dynamics to achieve objectives, be approachable and provide coaching and support for development.
- Strong academic track record: degree required.
- Ability to deal with ambiguity: comfortable in uncertain situations; international experience, transaction experience or foreign language skills are beneficial.
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 value.
- Deliver high client satisfaction and drive additional engagements.
- Understand EY’s service offerings and proactively identify opportunities to improve client service.
People Responsibilities
- Overall team performance on engagements.
- Supervise, coach and mentor junior staff to facilitate development.
- Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training Transaction, Strategy and Execution professionals.
- Maintain an educational programme to develop personal skills.
- Communicate workplace policies and procedures to junior staff.
- Build strong internal relationships with other EY teams.
Benefits of the Role
- High profile work on the world’s largest transactions.
- Growth opportunities as part of a high‑growth DMT team.
- Collaborative team environment with strong support from the wider organisation.
- Variety across banking, asset management and insurance transactions.
- Mobility and potential international travel.
What Working at EY Offers
- Competitive remuneration package rewarded for individual and team performance.
- Comprehensive Total Rewards including flexible working, career development, health and well‑being, insurance, savings and benefits.
- Support, coaching and feedback from engaging colleagues.
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
- Freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.
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 excellent client service while allowing you to build your career without sacrificing personal priorities. While our client‑facing professionals may be required to travel regularly, our flexible working arrangements can help you achieve a lifestyle balance.
Before finalizing your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to help us analyse our recruitment process holistically and implement actions that promote diversity and inclusiveness. While optional, we encourage you to provide this information to hold us accountable toward our goal of building a better working world.
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