Deal Execution Manager - Post Merge M&A

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Milano; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global consulting firm in Milan is seeking an experienced M&A advisor to lead operational due diligence and post-deal integration projects. This role demands over 7 years of relevant experience, strong project management, and exceptional client-facing skills. You will work collaboratively to drive value creation initiatives and ensure smooth transitions for clients, all while fostering stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset, leadership abilities, and fluency in English, with travel availability as required.

Servizi

Future-focused skills development

Inclusive culture

Global cross-cultural experiences

Competenze

• 7+ years of experience in M&A/transactions execution and transformation.
• Deep understanding of operational due diligence and synergy management.
• Proficient in project and program management under tight timelines.

Mansioni

• Lead and deliver complex operational due diligence engagements.
• Drive post-deal integration projects for value creation.
• Design Integration Management Offices and oversee Day-1 readiness.

Conoscenze

M&A/transactions execution

Operational due diligence

Project management

Client-facing skills

Analytical mindset

Leadership

Fluency in English

Stakeholder management

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The opportunity

At EY-Parthenon, our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions, tax and corporate finance delivers real-world value – solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY’s full spectrum of services, we’ve reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity. With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, boards, private equity and governments every step of the way.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex operational due diligence engagements, with a specific focus on carve-out implications, synergy assessments (cost, revenue, capex), and identification of operational risks and one-off/emerging costs.
• Drive post-deal integration projects, supporting clients in the execution of value creation initiatives and realization of synergies.
• Design and manage Integration Management Offices (IMO), including governance structures, workstream coordination, and KPI tracking.
• Provide strategic support in defining and implementing the Target Operating Model (TOM), integrating 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 100-day plans to guide integration efforts and accelerate value realization.
• 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 (7+ years) in M&A/transactions execution and transformation (consulting or corporate roles) with a strong exposure to post-merger integration, due diligence and synergy management.
• Deep understanding of operational due diligence, synergy analysis, integration 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 the ability to consult and solution-oriented approach.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable insights.
• 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

We will fuel your ambition and potential with future-focused skills development that equips you with state-of-the-art methodologies and technology-enabled solutions. With more than 25,000 people in 150 countries, you will join an inclusive and empowering culture that values your uniqueness, prioritizes your wellbeing, and immerses you in the diverse thinking and cross-cultural experiences necessary to help deliver impact to clients across the globe and to help build a better working world. Learn more about careers at EY-Parthenon.

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