Associate Director, Strategy & Transactions

EY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

EY-Parthenon, part of Ernst & Young Global, seeks an Associate Director/Director for Transactions and Corporate Finance in Singapore. The role focuses on private equity and institutional investors with exposure to education sector engagements.

You will lead analysis, market assessments, and value creation initiatives for clients and portcos across ASEAN, in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will guide teams, manage client relationships, and contribute to thought leadership and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required. MBA advantageous.
• 8+ years for Associate Director, 10+ years for Director in top-tier strategy/transaction roles.
• Experience in corporate and growth strategy, market assessment, and business transformation.
• Proven leadership of teams and senior client stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-impact engagements for PE, SWF, and corporate clients on commercial due diligence and value creation.
• Lead engagements end-to-end: scoping, planning, structuring teams, and managing delivery.
• Assess market attractiveness, competitive dynamics, and growth opportunities.
• Support portfolio companies with growth acceleration and operating model enhancements.
• Develop client proposals, pitches, and assist with negotiations and events.
• Coach and develop junior team members to foster analytical rigor.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Travel flexibility

Education

Master's degree

MBA advantageous

Job description

EY-Parthenon, part of Ernst & Young Global, seeks an Associate Director/Director for Transactions and Corporate Finance in Singapore. The role focuses on private equity and institutional investors with exposure to education sector engagements.

You will lead analysis, market assessments, and value creation initiatives for clients and portcos across ASEAN, in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will guide teams, manage client relationships, and contribute to thought leadership and