Manager Team Deal Management - EY Parthenon at EY · Milan

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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 Manager to join our Deal Management team. You will focus on:

• Lead and deliver complex operational due diligence engagements, with a specific focus on value creation, performance improvement, carve-out implications, synergy assessments (cost, revenue, capex), and identification of operational risks and one-off/emerging costs.
• Drive integration and/or separation projects, supporting clients in the execution respectively of merger and/or carve out initiatives.
• Design and manage Integration/Separation Management Offices, including governance structures, workstream coordination, and KPI tracking.
• Provide strategic support in defining and implementing the Target Operating Model (TOM), integrating or separating operational and organizational models.
• Oversee 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 (TSA), ensuring effective delivery and monitoring post-closing.
• Design and implement detailed Integration/Separation plans to guide merger/carve out efforts.
• Prepare and deliver management reporting tools to monitor business and operational KPIs throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Lead change management and internal communication initiatives to foster alignment and engagement across the organization.

Skills and attributes for success

• Proven experience (5+ years) in M&A/transactions execution and transformation (consulting or corporate roles) with a strong exposure to post-merger integration or separation and operational due diligence.
• Deep understanding of operational due diligence, synergy analysis, integration/separation planning and execution.
• Strong project and program management skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams under tight timelines.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management capabilities, with a consultative and solutions-oriented approach.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable insights.
• Excellent skills in Excel modelling
• Effective communicator, both verbal and written, with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, including the ability to coach and develop junior team members.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken); additional languages are 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.

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For this position, the gross annual salary shall fall within the range of 50,000 to 60,000 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.

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