EY Parthenon - Manager - Strategy and Transaction Execution Deal Technology

EY; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Salary open to negotiation

Job summary

EY-Parthenon in Sydney is seeking a Manager to lead strategy and deal technology execution on transactions across industries. This hybrid role is based in Melbourne or Sydney and involves collaborating with clients to assess IT risk, separation or integration, and value creation for mergers and acquisitions.

You will manage delivery teams, develop deliverables, and support business development while building trusted client relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategy, transactions or related advisory fields.
• Experience in 2 of these 3 domains: mergers & acquisitions, technology, consulting.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality reports and client presentations.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver Deal Technology services on transactions of all sizes.
• Analyze IT risks impacting deal value for buy-side clients.
• Develop and present key deliverables to clients and support business development.

Skills

5+ years experience

Mergers & acquisitions

Technology

Consulting / advisory

Advanced problem solving

Quant/Qual analysis

Excel & PowerPoint

Strong communication

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

EY Parthenon - Manager - Strategy and Transaction Execution Deal Technology

Location: Sydney

Other locations: Anywhere in Country

Date: 18 Oct 2026

Requisition ID: 1663432

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The opportunity

EY-Parthenon offers corporate, government and private equity clients professional transaction advice and services, from the strategic analysis phase of the transaction lifecycle, through to deal execution, and transaction integration or separation. The goal is to create value for EY-Parthenon clients, people and society more broadly at the intersection of strategy, transaction services and transformation.

Transaction Strategy and Execution – Deal Technologyis a dedicated team within EY-Parthenon’s Strategy and Transactions practice that helps clients achieve their strategic objectives in acquisitions and divestments.

We cover a wide range of technology aspects in a transaction, including IT, cyber, software and data due diligence, separation or integration analysis, value creation, synergy assessments, , and supporting the integration or separation process from a technology workstream perspective. With an unrivalled track record in the industry, you will have the opportunity to be part of the largest dedicated integrations, separations and transition practice in Oceania.

We are part of a rapidly growing, specialised team in EY-Parthenon Oceania that stands out for a few reasons:

• We are the largest dedicated due diligence, integrations and separations practice in Oceania with transaction savvy, technology experts
• We combine technology, operational and transaction experience
• We attract and retain leading talent by providing opportunities to work on high-profile M&A transactions in a supportive environment
• EY-Parthenon practice has ranked first in Oceania for the past 11 consecutive years in Mergermarket’s Accountant Advisor league tables on highest value and volume of deals

This is a hybrid position based in Naarm – Melbourne or Warrang - Sydney.

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager, you will support and deliver Deal Technology services on transactions of all sizes. This is a hybrid position based in Melbourne. Some of your responsibilities include:

• Analysing and evaluating key IT risks and considerations that impact deal value for buy-side clients
• Being a trusted advisor to clients on technical matters relating to separation or integration assessments
• Developing and presenting key deliverables to clients as well as supporting in business development activities
• Identifying key client risks throughout the transaction lifecycle and mitigating these ahead of time
• Analysing and evaluating a company’s IT financials and highlighting considerations for the transaction
• Managing engagement teams day-to-day in the delivery of our Deal Technology services
• Acting as the main point of contact to our client for our Deal Technology scope of services
• Collaborating widely with the broader EY-Parthenon division and other teams within EY to bring the best of EY to solve the client’s challenges throughout the transaction life-cycle

Skills and attributes for success

We have a wide range of clients and projects of different sizes, industries and regions. As a result, we value diversity of background, skills and experience in our team.

• 5+ years of experience
• Experience in 2 of these 3 domains
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Technology
• Consulting / advisory services
• Advanced problem-solving skills, curiosity and creative thinking
• Demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in delivering high-quality reports and presentations
• Adept at building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and clients
• Driven, but with high EQ
• Proficient at Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

What we offer you

At EY,we’llfuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.We’reproud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026.Learn more .

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape!We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package : From a yearly wellness incentive,to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, includingup to26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providingan equitableand barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best andparticipateequitably in our recruitment process.We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [e-mail] or [phone] (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.