Senior - Technology Transaction Strategy & Execution (H/F)

Job description

Are you willing to help your clients use technology to accelerate their growth strategy? Can you define a digital strategy in an M&A context? Do you want to be part of the most high-profile acquisitions in the technology sector? Then think about a career with our EY Transaction Strategy & Execution team. We have a market-leading proposition to assist our clients in managing technology in transactions, whether they are acquiring, divesting or reshaping businesses.

The opportunity

 

We work on the most complex and high profile global transactions, across a broad portfolio of clients and industry sectors. Our technology professionals come from both IT and business backgrounds. 

In the context of an acquisition we perform due-diligence on IT, digital initiatives and software products to understand risks and opportunities linked to technology in the transaction.

In the context of carve-out or Integration, we support our clients to prepare for IT Day 1 readiness and to prepare the IT carve-out and integration plan. 

In the context of performance improvement, we assist our clients to re-think their IT and Digital strategy, improve IT performance and seize new digital opportunities.

We are looking to extend our fast-growing technology team with senior consultants to help serving demanding clients and to support our growth ambition.

Your key responsibilities

You will work on projects that span the entire lifecycle of a transaction, from technology due-diligence, IT carve-out and integration planning, day-1 readiness and IT value creation plan, vendor due-diligence and IT exit readiness strategy for maximizing returns and ensuring the buyer is well positioned to continue to enhance value. 

As a senior consultant you will interact with clients to collect and process data, apply your technology expertise to identify opportunities and propose strategic directions.

Skills and attributes for success

-    Agility - performing in the diagnostic of a situation (due diligence), in problem solving (value creation) and in project management (separation plan and PMI)
-    Team Player - be part of project teams comprising colleagues from various disciplines and countries
-    Business and Commercially Driven - working in a fast-paced, exciting environment with strong business acumen to drive value to our clients
-    Learning - learn and develop technical and personal skills to support achievement of career goals, through a blend of structured learning, coaching and experiences

To qualify for the role, you must have

-    A Master degree - Post graduate is appreciated
-    Strong knowledge of technology, covering some domains of IT infrastructures, ERP, IT strategy, Digital strategy 
-    At least 2 years’ experience in M&A, transaction or IT transformation projects 
-    Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights
-    Strong project management skills and the ability to adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts
-    Willingness and ability to travel

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:
-    Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career within a leading transaction & transformation practice
-    Working for international and challenging projects with a great window on potential cross-border career development 
-    Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most recognized and engaging colleagues in the industry

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.

EY, an equal employment opportunity employer, values the diversity of our workforce and the knowledge of our people.

Join us in building a better working world. Apply now.