EY Parthenon - M&A Lead Advisory (Junior Consultant)

Join our Strategy & Execution team and provide clients a full range of hands-on, operationally focused support and advice across the transaction life cycle (including carve-out, due diligence and integration), supporting both buyers and sellers. We cover a wide range of operational aspects, including carve-out readiness and support, operational due diligence, synergy assessment and delivery, day-one readiness assessment, 100-day planning and supporting the integration process.

EY is one of the leading global organizations with more than 300,000 employees all over the world. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders.

We are looking for Associates with a growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters, but the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We value individuals who not only bring strong technical foundations, but also the agility to thrive in dynamic transaction environments.

We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. By joining our team, you’ll develop the skillsets you need 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.

Key responsibilities

At EY-Parthenon, we work with the world’s largest organizations, fastest-growing companies, funds and private equity firms on some of the biggest and most complex cross-border deals and engagements in the global market. As an M&A Lead Advisory Associate, you will:

• Assist in executing end-to-end engagements by working closely with senior team members, clients, potential investors, and other stakeholders to help drive progress toward transaction objectives;
• Review and analyze key documents relevant to engagements, including business plans, financial statements, transaction documents, and operational/commercial materials;
• Support the development and analysis of financial models and projections, using various valuation approaches to support clients’ needs;
• Prepare client-facing deliverables, including teasers, information memorandum, presentations, and other go-to-market materials;
• Support in conducting industry research, comparable company analysis, and market assessments to inform transaction strategy and positioning;
• Assist in managing data rooms, coordinating due diligence processes, preparing meeting materials, and maintaining accurate documentation of discussions;
• Collaborate effectively within cross-functional EY teams and support senior team members in delivering high-quality, integrated client solutions;
• Participate in cross-border assignments where relevant, working with EY teams across geographies;
• Support senior team members in developing pitch documents, as well as origination of M&A, fundraising and pre-IPO activities.

Requirements

To qualify for the role, ideally you will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Economics, or a related discipline; candidates from other disciplines are also welcome, particularly those with strong quantitative or analytical foundations;
• Professional qualifications (such as CFA, CPA, FRM) and/or prior internship or full-time exposure to relevant environments (including M&A, corporate finance, transaction advisory, investment banking, consulting) would be advantageous;
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of deliverables/projects and adapt effectively to evolving challenges in a collaborative, team-based and client-facing environment;
• Strong analytical and structured thinking capabilities, evidenced by the ability to break down problems into clear, logical components and develop practical solutions;
• Ability to apply commercial judgment, including interpreting data and insights within a broader business and transaction context;
• A solid foundation in financial concepts with the ability to apply them in practical scenarios (e.g. financial analysis, valuation, or transaction-related work), alongside and clear interest in corporate finance;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrated through clear and concise written and verbal interactions with stakeholders across different levels;
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams, respond to shifting priorities, and deliver effectively in a fast-paced environment;
• High attention to detail with a track record of producing high-quality work under tight timelines; and
• Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia is mandatory, both written and verbal.