EY Parthenon - Senior M&A

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The opportunity

At EY-Parthenon, our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions, tax and corporate finance delivers real-world value – solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY’s full spectrum of services, we’ve reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity. With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, boards, private equity and governments every step of the way.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Analyst, you will be involved end‑to‑end in high‑impact M&A engagements, contributing to both execution and origination activities. In particular, you will:

• Deep dive into deal fundamentals, assessing key value drivers, financial statement dynamics, business risks and the strategic rationale underlying M&A transactions;
• Develop compelling client materials, including pitch decks and presentations, translating complex analyses into clear messages and a strong equity story;
• Support transaction screening and investor mapping, analyzing potential deal opportunities within the market, identifying relevant comparables and profiling prospective investors and strategic counterparts;
• Stay on top of market and regulatory evolution, building a practical understanding of applicable frameworks, best practices and emerging trends that shape deal processes and outcomes;
• Build and refine financial models in Excel, using robust assumptions, scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to support valuation, business planning and deal decision‑making;
• Conduct market analysis, combining desk research with structured insights on market size, growth, competitive dynamics and strategic positioning;
• Provide technical guidance to junior colleagues, reviewing outputs, helping structure analyses and ensuring deliverables are ready for project‑lead review with high quality and consistency.

Skills and attributes for success

We’re seeking a candidate who pairs strong analytical capability with a consulting mindset and excellent execution discipline. The ideal profile includes:

• Solid M&A / corporate finance foundation: proven experience in transaction advisory, M&A, investment banking, corporate development or related environments;
• Strong financial analysis and modeling skills: high confidence in Excel-based modeling, accounting-driven analysis, and translating data into insights (e.g., value drivers, risks and performance trends);
• Outstanding communication skills: the ability to craft crisp narratives and client‑ready presentations, simplifying complexity without losing accuracy;
• Market and transaction curiosity: comfort exploring industries, competitive landscapes, and investor logic to inform transaction hypotheses;
• Quality focus and reliability under pressure: attention to detail, ability to manage multiple workstreams, and ownership of deliverables and deadlines;
• Team leadership at your level: a natural inclination to coach, review and elevate junior team members’ work, building a supportive and high‑performing environment;
• Professional presence: confidence interacting with internal leadership and clients, contributing to discussions with clear, structured thinking.
• A good knowledge of the Office suite and the English language, as well as familiarity with Artificial Intelligence tools.

What we offer you

We will fuel your ambition and potential with future-focused skills development that equips you with state-of-the-art methodologies and technology-enabled solutions.

You will be able to accelerate your skills thanks to future‑focused courses and development programs, using smart technologies and AI applications that free you from repetitive tasks — from Copilot365 to the proprietary EYQ tool, including PowerBI.

With more than 25,000 people in 150 countries, you will join an inclusive and empowering culture that values your uniqueness, prioritizes your wellbeing, and immerses you in the diverse thinking and cross-cultural experiences necessary to help deliver impact to clients across the globe and to help build a better working world. Learn more about careers at EY-Parthenon.

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