About this role
<div> <p id="isPasted"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Join EY and help to build a better working world.</span></p> </div><p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><span style="line-height:115%">The opportunity </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">At EY-Parthenon, we leverage our unique blend of transformative strategy, transactions leadership, tax expertise and corporate finance capability to deliver real-world value —solutions that work in practice, not just on paper.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">As an experienced Senior Manager/Director in our Energy Lead Advisory team, you will work closely with energy project developers, investors, financiers, innovators and key public sector stakeholders across Australia to harness capital and deliver impactful M&A solutions that drive the transition to a sustainable, green future.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">You will play a pivotal role in:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Performing origination work including client relationship development</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Identifying key value drivers and risk mitigation strategies, challenging assumptions about prices, asset performance and portfolio construction</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Leading the execution of transactions through the lifecycle including financial modelling, diligence, financing and transaction negotiation</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Providing seamless integrated experiences for our clients throughout the growth and optimisation M&A journey alongside other EY service lines. </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Our focus spans various segments of the energy sector including renewable energy generation, storage, transmission build out and optimisation strategies for infrastructure investors, developers and utilities across the mid-market and majors.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This is a hybrid position based in either Naarm – Melbourne or Warrang – Sydney.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><span style="line-height:115%">Your key responsibilities </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Develop and implement innovative strategies for energy sector M&A transactions that align with client objectives while responding to evolving market conditions.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Manage engagement teams to undertake the acquisition or disposal of energy projects, portfolios or businesses working with integrated developers, infrastructure and private equity investors, financiers and strategic corporate buyers on the sellside or the buyside.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Collaboratively co-ordinate and lead execution aspects of energy M&A transactions encompassing origination ideas and proposals, crafting bid strategy and documentation, managing due diligence processes, performing valuation assessments, undertaking capital structuring and managing transactions through negotiation to completion.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Provide expert advice on regulatory compliance issues specific to the energy sector underpinned by a comprehensive understanding of the intersection of the public and private sector organisations undertaking projects and programs in the energy transition</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Oversee the preparation detailed investment materials, supporting financial analyses and models that assist clients in their decision-making processes.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Identify critical issues impacting purchase price negotiations and deal structuring efforts including a fundamental understanding of risk and value with a demonstrable ability assisting clients to proactive manage risk. </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Project manage teams effectively while overseeing information flows among key stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Contribute to business plan initiatives (e.g., key accounts development) by building strong client relationships while demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of their operations.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Understand our firm’s capabilities thoroughly; seek opportunities to offer additional services tailored to client needs including leveraging deep relationships across our global renewables platform to deliver exceptional insights and transaction expertise for our clients.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><span style="line-height:115%">Skills and attributes for success </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proven experience in a transaction role within an advisory environment; adept at working independently as well as collaboratively with senior stakeholders across multiple engagements.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrated expertise in M&A, project and corporate finance structuring, a deep knowledge of the energy market fundamentals, relevant technologies, supply chains, public policy implications and general project development challenges and opportunities.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A strong desire to make a difference in decarbonising our economy with evident passion for the energy sector</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, engineering and/or law is preferred.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong work ethic coupled with adaptability towards new challenges within a collaborative team setting: resilient and creative thinking is key to overcoming hurdles to get deals over the finishing line</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proficiency in assignment delivery—including requirements gathering—and presentation of results reflecting high-quality standards.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Competence in risk management practices ensuring quality assurance throughout project execution.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><span style="line-height:115%"> </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><span style="line-height:115%">What we offer you</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026.Learn <a href="https://www.ey.com/en_gl/careers/parthenon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">more</a>. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><span style="line-height:115%">Career development:</span></strong><span style="line-height:115%"> At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ey.com%2Fau%2Fcareerdevelopment&data=05%7C01%7CKarley.Cooper%40nz.ey.com%7Cfb206becaeca41edee2d08da73f08323%7C5b973f9977df4bebb27daa0c70b8482c%7C0%7C0%7C637949774130341245%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=MQxEGmfg1t4ed6T83CursbJ8gLppXrG9NtvNvtGELRQ%3D&reserved=0">ey.com/au/careerdevelopment</a></span></span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><span style="line-height:115%">Flexible work arrangements:</span></strong><span style="line-height:115%"> Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy. </span></span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><span style="line-height:115%">A comprehensive benefits package:</span></strong><span style="line-height:115%"> From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ey.com%2Fau%2Fbenefits&data=05%7C02%7CKayla.Santilli%40au.ey.com%7C34a5e88ddd594cbc48c808dd4b089063%7C5b973f9977df4bebb27daa0c70b8482c%7C0%7C0%7C638749222376536158%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Tt2eSCzica9OLBrRGQgMuPoUTY17uJoUN6723kF073o%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.ey.com/au/benefits</a> </span></span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><span style="line-height:115%">Salary:</span></strong><span style="line-height:115%"> We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.</span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><span style="line-height:115%">Acknowledgement of Country</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. 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