Analyst People M&A Transaction Diligence

Will you shape the future or will the future shape you?

Are you curious, driven, and eager to dive into the world of M&A? At EY-Parthenon, our People M&A team plays a key role in helping clients unlock value and manage risk throughout their M&A journeys. We advise on complex people matters across the entire deal cycle, including HR and pension due diligence, day one readiness, and achieving synergies in integrations.

Working across geographies and disciplines, you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of sectors and collaborate with diverse teams. We’re currently looking for ambitious graduates and professionals with up to two years of experience to join us in August 2027. The office location is flexible across the Nordics, with a preference for our main offices in Stockholm or Copenhagen.

The opportunity: your next adventure awaits

As part of EY-Parthenon, you’ll work on both buy-side and sell-side transactions. You’ll assess financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support clients in making informed decisions. Your responsibilities will include, for example:

• Support people-related due diligence, including e.g. analysis of target company data to identify key people-related financial exposures, such as workforce costs and future liabilities, retention risks, benefits comparison, and assessment of incentives programs

• Address people-related issues in signing-to-closing and post-deal integration phases (e.g., HR operating model implementation, organizational design, union consultation strategies, compensation planning)

• Support the evaluation and development of retention strategies for executives and key employees

What we look for

We’re looking for curious and driven individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy solving complex problems. You bring strong business acumen, an analytical mindset, and a collaborative spirit. You’re adaptable, eager to learn, and passionate about working with people-related matters in M&A environment. Whether through studies, work, or extracurriculars, you’ve shown initiative and a genuine interest in M&A.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in e.g. Finance, Accounting, Economics, Industrial Management, Human Resources

• Strong academic performance

• Fluency in English

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

Please submit your application now including your CV, cover letter, and university transcripts. Selection and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.