Senior Consultant, Transaction Strategy and Execution, EY-Parthenon

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EY-Parthenon is the global strategy consulting arm within the EY organization, comprised of over 9,000 professionals. Here at EY-Parthenon, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse, inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets needed to stay relevant today and in the future, all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

 

 

The opportunity: your next adventure awaits
 

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled Senior Consultant to join our Transaction Strategy and Execution team, based in our Copenhagen office. The ideal candidate possesses a background in M&A strategy/execution (both pre- and post-deal), and experience in the operational aspects of M&A, which should include experience client-facing, or in-house, engagements in one or more of the following areas:

 

• Post-merger integration and/or carve-out assistance
• Operations due diligence
• Operational value creation
• Deal strategy, including synergies
• Technology (product) and/or IT due diligence

 

As a Senior Consultant in the team, you will be at the forefront of delivering exceptional client service in often complex M&A engagements, as well as coaching and developing more junior members of the team.  We are looking for someone who is passionate about M&A execution, cares about the development of the team, and can effectively build relationships with clients and peers. 

 

 

Your key responsibilities

 

• Contribute to a variety of pre- and post-deal engagements, including due diligence, deal strategy/synergies, operational value creation, and be able to lead workstreams as part of integrations or carve-outs
• Assist in aspects of business origination, including preparation/support for pitches and presentations
• Work in a fast-paced, exciting environment with strong business acumen to really help add value to our clients
• Learn and develop technical and personal skills to support achievement of career goals, through a blend of structured learning, coaching and experiences
• Contribute to our practice development initiatives, supporting the continued focus on our team as a great place to work
• Act as a role model and support development of junior team members, supporting our focus on keeping the team a great place to work and grow

 

 

Skills and attributes for success

 

• Experience of delivering high-quality reports and presentations
• Strong team participation skills, particularly teams with diverse skills and backgrounds, coupled with the ability to coach and mentor juniors
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong work initiative and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas
• Professionalism and consistency in approach to client work, internal business and practice development projects

 

 

What we look for

 

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing worl