Talent M&A Consultant

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

As the world continues to be impacted by globalization, demographics, technology, innovation, and regulation, we need to adapt quickly and build agile people cultures that respond to these disruptive forces that “future-proof” EY. Delivering transformation on a global scale is complex but the Strategic Talent Projects team navigates this complexity to ensure that both Talent and the business achieve their goals.  

We work and collaborate globally to address complex business issues and our solutions include a focus on digital Talent transformation, large scale global initiatives focused on innovations, cultural change, efficiencies, process improvements and enabling a better employee experience.  In addition, we also focus on changes to Talent operating models, Talent strategy, and advising on the people aspects of mergers and acquisitions.

We are driven by three priorities:

• Provide tangible value to the business through enhanced experience, increased efficiency, and reduced costs
• Bring the best of EY together to drive change – including Talent, consulting, external vendors, and suppliers
• Put agile in the heart of everything we do

Our team asks better questions and works with our stakeholders to create holistic, innovative answers that deliver quality results.

The better the question. The better the answer. The better the world works.

The opportunity

As a Strategic Projects - Transactions Supervising Associate in our team, you will support the planning, execution and deployment of the post close people integration offering on M&A and Outsourcing deals. You will project manage aspects of transaction lifecycle for post close integration up to 4 months after day 1. 

You will work as part of the overall Transaction Team which includes Risk, Quality, GCO and IT to mitigate risk associated with transaction activities. Additionally, you will network with others in a matrixed environment to develop, plan, and execute employee touch points throughout the transaction lifecycle.   
 
Your key responsibilities

• Support the delivery of complex global transactions, working with teams across functions and geographies to achieve deal objectives   
• Work to understand business needs, support transaction objectives, scope and shape the approach and plan  
• As required, lead delivery of a required transaction output or work package, deliver to cost, quality and time expectations   
• Communicate with the stakeholder throughout the transaction lifecycle and maintain the highest standards of client service throughout
• Perform analysis to understand underlying business performance issues and propose recommendations for change   
• Work to ensure key project documentation are in place and understood (e.g. workplan, business case, integration activities, etc.)   
• Create and deliver clear, concise, high-quality work products  
• Demonstrate system thinking by recognizing the integration of process, organization and people, technology, and data and to achieve intended outcomes and to articulate change impacts to existing solutions and/or efforts to stakeholders  
• Manage stakeholders to ensure they are engaged, informed, and consulted as appropriate throughout the transaction lifecycle  
• Where necessary, lead meetings and support workshops for projects 
• Support the management of transaction budget, risks and issues, team management, reporting, timing, etc.   
• Proactively participate in the development of the Strategic Talent Projects team (e.g. participate in a Community of Practice to help develop methodologies and/or tools in transactions)
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships across the Talent eco-system and with EY delivery partners.  
• Demonstrate high levels of teaming and agility. Work effectively as ‘one team’ with Talent project colleagues 

Skills and attributes for success

You will be expected to have excellent written and oral communication skills, capability to supervise work, and rapidly establish relationships. More specifically, the following skills and attributes are needed:

• Demonstrate technical competence in agile people environments and take a practical/business driven approach to solving complex challenges
• Strategic and critical thinking; problem solving 
• Analytical skills
• Enthusiasm, proactive approach, and result orientation
• Consulting skills
• Ability to team with others spread across multiple geographies
• Creative and innovative mindset
• Teamwork
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple / conflicting priorities
• Excellent interpersonal skills 

To qualify for the role, you ideally will have

• Educated to degree level   
• Experience in a related role  
• Experience with participating in the execution of projects on a global level and/or to a dispersed client base, ideally with experience across both emerging and developed markets  
• Experience with participating in the embedding of change initiatives in global, matrix organizations (such as EY)  
• Experience with working in fast-paced, ambiguous, complex environments to deliver required results  
• Due to the global nature of the role, willingness to work alternative hours as well as English language skills - excellent written and verbal communication - will be required  

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing environment. An effective communicator and ability to make things happen in a dynamic organization.  You should enjoy learning new things and have the ability to thrive with competing priorities and stakeholders.  If you're ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.
 
What we offer

As part of this role, you'll work in a highly integrated, global team with the opportunity and tools to grow, develop and drive your career forward. Here, you can combine global opportunity with flexible working. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond too, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Your recruiter can talk to you about the benefits available in your country. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer: 

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Please apply to this role only through the ‘Apply’ link (not through the local office). Your application will then be routed to the appropriate recruiting team.   

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