EY Parthenon - Manager, Mergers and Acquisitions

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.

As a Manager in our Mergers & Acquisitions Lead Advisory team based in our Melbourne office, you’ll join a high performing team that provides strategic and tactical advice to privately owned, publicly listed, and private equity clients through all stages of the sale or purchase of a business or asset, or capital raising process.   

M&A Lead Advisory is part of EY’s Parthenon service line providing lead advisory services.  This role is offered on a full-time basis in the Melbourne office. 

Your key responsibilities 

As a valued member of the team you will:

• Be involved in all stages of the transaction process from deal origination through to completion, including preparation of marketing materials, bidder research, valuation analysis, and due diligence preparation and coordination. 

• Prepare industry research and market mapping to assist in identifying potential new clients or targets for private equity and corporate buyers.  

• Assist in building financial data books and analysing financial models.   

• Contribute to engagement planning and ensure that deliverables meet the project timetable.  
  

• Build strong client relationships and engage with transaction stakeholders and advisers.
  
• Manage delivery of work product by junior team members, providing coaching and team leadership.   

Skills and attributes for success

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.  

• 4-6 years’ work experience.
  
• Prior transaction experience (M&A, corporate development or due diligence) preferred.

• Bachelor level academic qualification(s) in accounting, commerce, finance or law. Other education backgrounds will also be considered.

• Strong numeracy and written and verbal communication skills.  

• A positive attitude, curiosity to learn and desire to contribute to a highly motivated team.  

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.  

• The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.   
  
• Prior transaction experience (due diligence or M&A) would be advantageous or otherwise demonstrating transferrable skills. 

• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel in order to learn to develop financial models and AI skills.

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.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, 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 [email protected] or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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