Senior Manager, Transaction Diligence (Corporate Finance)

EY; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Career development

Flex leave

Parental leave

Job summary

EY in Sydney, Australia seeks a Senior Manager/Director in Transaction Diligence (Private Equity) to lead buy-side and sell-side PE transactions and shape investment strategy. The role partners with PE funds, portfolio companies and investment committees to drive successful deal outcomes.

This hybrid role is based in Warrang – Sydney, offering flexible work arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package. Relevant CA/CPA/ACA qualifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Extensive Private Equity due diligence experience.
• Proven ability to lead engagement teams.
• Strong relationships with PE funds and investment stakeholders.
• Understand value drivers, risks and deal dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple PE buy-side and sell-side transactions.
• Build senior relationships with PE funds and corporates.
• Drive commercial insights and support deal execution.
• Contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills

PE Diligence

Senior Leadership

Stakeholder Mgmt

M&A Experience

PE Exposure

CA/CPA/ACCA

Education

Chartered Accountant

Job description

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 work at the intersection of strategy, transactions and value creation, advising corporates, private equity investors and governments on their most critical investment decisions. Our Transaction Diligence team goes beyond traditional diligence — partnering with investors and management teams to shape investment theses, assess value creation opportunities and influence deal outcomes across the full transaction lifecycle.

As our Senior Manager / Director – Transaction Diligence (Private Equity), you’ll lead complex buy-side and sell-side transactions, working directly with PE funds, portfolio companies and investment committees to drive successful deal outcomes and shape investment strategy.

This is a hybrid position based in Warrang – Sydney.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple buy-side and sell-side Private Equity transactions, managing large engagement teams
• Build and maintain senior relationships with PE funds, corporates and investment stakeholders
• Drive commercial insights, support deal execution and contribute to business development initiatives

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Extensive experience in Private Equity Financial Due Diligence
• Deep exposure to buy-side and sell-side transactions, including acquisitions and exits
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage senior stakeholder relationships
• Strong commercial mindset with ability to assess value drivers and risks
• CA, ACA, CPA or equivalent

Ideally, you’ll have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes.

• Track record of contributing to business development or originating work (Director level)
• Experience across multiple sectors with strong PE exposure
• Experience leading complex or cross-border transactions

What We Offer You

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.

• 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, 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 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 providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably 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.

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