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Deal Management and Technology (DMT) – Executive
Financial Services, London
At EY, we are committed to helping our clients shape their future with confidence in an increasingly uncertain world. As AI, technological advancements, shifting consumer preferences, and evolving geopolitical dynamics drive significant change, we stand ready to guide organizations through these complexities.
Our purpose is to build a better working world—not only for our clients and communities but also by providing our people with exceptional and challenging development opportunities that empower them to thrive.
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The Opportunity
EY-Parthenon is a leading global strategy consultancy and M&A practice. Our core offerings involve helping clients to reimagine their business models through strategic advisory services, M&A execution and enterprise-wide transformation.
We offer opportunities to work on some of the world's highest profile transactions in a market leading team, combined with significant development opportunities to step up and take early responsibility.
Your key responsibilities
The Deal Management and Technology (DMT) team is a part of the EY-Parthenon practice, which provides operational advice throughout the deal lifecycle from due diligence through to deal execution and value realisation.
As an Executive, you will be part of a cross-functional teams in a high-pressure environment. Your client work will include:
1. Due diligence analysis and report writing, focused on operational and IT considerations and their impact on transaction rationale;
2. Design, planning and execution of integration and separation programmes;
3. Design, planning and execution of strategic transformation programmes.
You will also be responsible for performing client and industry research and prepare materials to support client pitches and proposals.
Skills and attributes for success
4. Financial Services expertise: at least three years industry and / or consulting experience in a Financial Services environment.
5. Change management: a proven track-record in leading change initiatives, preferably in a transaction context.
6. Strategic insight: Aware of trends in Financial Services and the M&A market and able to apply this knowledge to shape the approach for individual assignments.
7. Commercial acumen: able to quickly understand the key value drivers in a business and use this insight to influence how problems are solved.
8. Operating model: able to design operating models for Financial Services businesses. Understands key drivers of operational risk and efficiency.
9. Quantitative and qualitative analysis: able to apply sound analysis to understand how operational issues affect the investment case for a transaction.
10. Communication skills: has good verbal communication skills and is a good listener. Strong written communication skills and ability to produce high quality reports.
11. Relationship management: can establish credibility and presence with client teams and can engage with them as a peer to debate operational and strategic issues. Develops long-term relationships beyond the scope of individual projects.
12. Strong academic track record, including a degree.
13. Applicants should be able to deal with ambiguity and would also benefit from international experience, transaction experience and foreign language skills.
Client responsibilities
14. Able to form influential relationships on client accounts.
15. Supports delivery of Deal Management or Strategic Transformation services.
16. Supports key client decision makers in developing and executing their transaction strategy to secure deal value.
17. Delivers a high degree of client satisfaction with the engagement process and deliverables and is able to drive additional and repeated engagements.
18. Understands Ernst & Young's service offerings and actively identifies opportunities to improve client service.
People responsibilities
19. Works effectively as part of a cross-functional team.
20. Maintains an educational programme to develop personal skills on an ongoing basis.
21. Understands and follows workplace policies and procedures.
22. Builds strong internal relationships with other EY teams.
What are the benefits of the role?
23. High profile: you will have the opportunity to work on some of the world's largest transactions in a market leading team.
24. Growth: the DMT team is a high growth part of the business. This will present significant development opportunities.
25. Team environment: as a growing and successful team, we have a great sense of energy and enthusiasm. The team also benefits from a collaborative approach and strong support from the wider organisation.
26. Variety: each assignment will be different, offering you the chance to work across a wide range of banking, asset management, and insurance transactions.
27. Mobility: our work can sometimes involve travel and the opportunity to develop your career internationally.
What working at EY offers
We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:
28. Support, coaching and feedback from engaging colleagues
29. Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
30. The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.