About this role
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. The opportunity At EY-Parthenon, we combine transformative strategy, transactions, tax and corporate finance to deliver real-world value. Drawing on EY’s full spectrum of services, deep sector expertise, AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we help CEOs, boards, private equity firms and governments create lasting value.
Why join EY-Parthenon Continuous learning opportunities, including content on artificial intelligence and GenAI, to develop future-ready skills and use new technologies responsibly. Structured career development and increasing responsibilities, supported by collaborative teams that encourage learning and open dialogue. An inclusive and open culture that values diverse perspectives and enables everyone to thrive.
- A global and multidisciplinary network, working on high-impact projects with market-leading clients and contributing to strategic decision Your key responsibilities We are looking for a Senior Consultant to join our Deal Management team.
- Your work will focus on: Participate in complex operational due diligence engagements, with a specific focus on value creation , performance improvement, carve-out implications, synergy assessments (cost, revenue, capex), and the identification of operational risks and one-off/emerging costs.
- Participate in integration and/or separation projects , supporting clients in the execution of merger and/or carve-out initiatives.
- Participate in Integration/Separation Management Offices , including governance structures, workstream coordination, and KPI tracking.
- Provide support in defining and implementing the Target Operating Model (TOM) , integrating or separating operational and organizational models.
- Support the planning and execution of Day 1 readiness activities to ensure business continuity between signing and closing.
- Support the development and negotiation of Transition Service Agreements (TSAs) , ensuring effective delivery and monitoring post-closing.
- Participate in the implementation of detailed Integration/Separation plans to guide merger/carve-out efforts.
- Support the preparation and delivery of management reporting tools to monitor business and operational KPIs throughout the transaction lifecycle.
- Skills and attributes for success Proven experience (3+ years) in M&A/transactions execution and transformation, gained in consulting or corporate environments, with exposure to post-merger integration, separation and operational due diligence.
- Strong understanding of operational due diligence , synergy analysis, integration/separation planning and execution.
- Strong project management skills , with the ability to manage activities and coordinate with multiple workstreams under tight timelines.
- Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills , with a collaborative, consultative and solutions-oriented approach.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills , with the ability to analyze complex data, identify key issues and translate findings into actionable insights.
- Excellent Excel and financial/operational modelling skills , with the ability to structure and analyze complex datasets.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills , with the ability to present complex information clearly and tailor messages to different audiences.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and support junior team members , contributing to their day-to-day development.
- Fluency in English , both written and spoken; knowledge of additional languages is considered a plus.
- Availability to travel , depending on client and project needs.
- What we offer you Access to advanced technologies and tools such as Microsoft 365 Copilot, EYQ and Power BI, which enhance the quality of your work by supporting you with repetitive tasks and giving you more time to learn, interpret information, develop ideas and build meaningful relationships.
- Wellbeing and mentoring programs, along with personalized career development paths, designed to integrate learning, growth and sustainability into your daily work.
- A flexible, dynamic and truly international work environment.
- Are you ready to shape your future with confidence?
- Apply today.
- To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.
- For this position, the gross annual salary shall fall within the range of 38,000 to 45,000 euro, determined on the basis of objective, gender-neutral criteria.
- The employment relationship shall be governed by the Italian National Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Trade Sector (CCNL Commercio).
- The contractual classification level, as well as the applicable collective terms and conditions, will be defined in accordance with the selected candidate’s experience and professional profile.
- EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.