EY Engagement Manager Transaction Strategy Execution EY-Parthenon 

Denmark, Capital Region of Denmark 

599821164

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled Engagement Manager to join our Transaction Strategy and Execution team, based in our Copenhagen office. The ideal candidate possesses a strong 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

Your main responsibilities:

• Lead and/or contribute to a variety of pre- and post-deal engagements, including due diligence, deal strategy/synergies, operational value creation and managing/contributing to workstreams as part of integrations or carve-outs
• Be responsible for day-to-day engagement management, including commercial, staffing and risk aspects of engagement management
• Assist in aspects of business origination, including pitches and presentations, and working in project teams comprising other colleagues
• Work in client engagement teams executing Strategy and Transaction services which support key decision makers in developing and executing strategies for transactions
• 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, coupled with the recruitment and training responsibilities, supporting the our focus on keeping the team a great place to work and grow

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 world.
• You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world
• You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust
• Qualifications:
  1. Significant and recent experience in a consulting firm or industry of preparing and delivering programs in an M&A environment
  2. Ability to problem solve and communicate effectively with gravitas with all relevant stakeholders, both internal and external
  3. Comfort with ambiguity, fluid situations and time-pressured environments
  4. Professional presentation skills with impact, competent in presenting ideas clearly, convincingly to influence senior stakeholders and possessing personal presence

What’s in it for you

• Accelerate your leadership journey by joining as a senior leader within the team, leveraging your transformative leadership skills externally and internally
• Lead on some of the most exciting, challenging M&A deals
• Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and culturally
• Bring out the best in yourself and others with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.
• Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients and society – building a better working world, together
• Embrace flexibility with EY's hybrid work model, empowering you to find the right balance of in-office and client site collaboration with the convenience of remote work
• We operate under a hybrid working model, where you are empowered to decide what is based based on client needs, the team’s needs and your preferences
• 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 you can expect during the recruitment process

• Candidates will undergo a series of informal and structured interviews, which may include working styles tests or case studies

• While your resume will provide us with a good overview of your background, a well-crafted cover letter can truly bring your application to life, especially if you bring experience and expertise outside of M&A consulting

• If you have any questions or need more information about the role, contact Nish Teli at. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact Helene Fife at

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability in your recruitment process, you may contact us through the Talent Attraction and Acquisition specialist in this advert.

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