EY-Parthenon - Strat and Exec - Deal Mgmt - Senior Manager - Multiple Positions - 1758124

EY•Chicago, IL

3d•$250,005•Hybrid

About The Position

Ernst & Young U.S. LLP is hiring a Senior Manager for EY-Parthenon’s Strategy and Execution Deal Management practice in Chicago, Illinois. The role serves as a Strategy & Operations professional preparing and executing mergers and acquisitions plans to maximize transaction synergies and financial benefits. The Senior Manager applies knowledge of the organizations involved in a deal to drive operational value and leads client engagement teams supporting decision makers in developing and executing transaction strategies. The position advises on methodology across integrations, divestitures, carve-outs, and other transaction engagements, and oversees the identification and resolution of integration and divestiture risks and issues. It also leads and develops teams, maintains long-term client relationships, manages delivery risk and quality, and generates and manages new business opportunities. Domestic and international travel of up to 80% is required to serve client needs. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with stated hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The role follows EY’s hybrid model; client-serving employees are expected to work in person 40–60% of the time over an engagement, project, or year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Analytics, Engineering, the Sciences, Economics, Law, or a related field, plus 8 years of experience, including 5 years of progressive post-baccalaureate work experience; alternatively, a Master’s degree in one of these fields or a related field plus 7 years of work experience.
At least 3 years of experience in business integrations, divestitures, or carve-outs, including quantitative and qualitative analysis.
At least 4 years of experience assessing technology, finance, operations, manufacturing, or supply chain infrastructure.
At least 3 years of experience integrating or separating client operations.
At least 3 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions at a consulting or professional services firm, including merger integrations, divestitures, and/or carve-outs.
At least 2 years of experience synthesizing approaches to complex integration or divestiture conflicts.
At least 2 years of project or engagement management experience, including managing engagements and related budgets, and managing, developing, and coaching professional employees.
Must qualify as a United States worker as defined by U.S. Department of Labor regulations at 20 CFR 656.3.
Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare and execute mergers and acquisitions plans to maximize synergies and financial benefits from transactions.
Apply knowledge of the organizations involved in a deal to drive operational value.
Lead client engagement teams supporting key decision makers in developing and executing transaction strategies.
Advise on methodology across integrations, divestitures, carve-outs, and other transaction engagements.
Oversee the identification of integration and divestiture risks and issues and recommend resolutions.
Lead and direct teams of professionals with diverse skills and backgrounds.
Provide constructive on-the-job feedback and coaching to team members.
Develop and maintain long-term client relationships and networks.
Manage risk in the delivery of quality client services.
Generate and manage new business opportunities.
Travel domestically and internationally, up to 80%, to serve client needs.