EYP-DM-Assistant Manager

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GDS EY-P - Strategy & Execution (S&E) - Deal Management - Assistant Manager - India

EY-P S&E Deal Management team services clients with a full range of hands-on, operationally focused support and advice across the transaction life cycle, across buyers and sellers. We cover a wide range of operational aspects, including divestiture advisory services, carve-out readiness and support, operational due diligence, synergy assessment and delivery, day-one readiness assessment, 100day planning, integration process support, carve-out/stand-alone costs assessment and risks

Our professionals work on transactions and business development across the globe

The opportunity

We re looking for Associate Managers with 6-8 years of experience in M&A life cycle, integration & separation of a business post-announcement of transaction, cross-border M&A, with a deep understanding of the industries such as Life Sciences, Healthcare, TMT, CPR, Industrials and Energy. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm and develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring, and learning & development. As a Associate Manager in Deal Management practice, you will play a crucial role in leading and managing high-impact projects

Your key responsibilities

• Collaborate with onshore teams to define project scope, establish work plans, and align requirements to ensure timely delivery and achievement of project objectives
• Lead day-to-day management and execution of separation and integration engagements, including key workstreams such as Day 1 readiness, operating model design, TSA planning and exit, synergy capture, standalone costing, and project governance
• Support project engagement teams supporting transaction strategy and execution, ensuring high-quality deliverables and alignment with client expectations
• Oversee and guide junior team members, provide feedback, conduct performance reviews, and support career development through coaching and mentorship
• Take ownership of team performance, providing structured mentorship and guidance to ensure delivery excellence
• Co-lead business development efforts, identify opportunities for engagement expansion, support proposal development, and contribute to business growth by preparing client-ready presentations and assisting in pursuits
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and resolving project challenges and streamlining integration/separation processes
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis on industry trends, regulatory landscapes, and competitive positioning to inform transaction strategy

Skills and attributes for success

• Good understanding of M&A life cycle, integration & separation of a business post-announcement of transaction, cross-border M&A
• Ability to leverage AI-enabled tools for deal execution, including automated data analysis, synergy modeling, document review (VDAs, diligence materials), risk identification, deal PMO tracking, and insight generation; comfort using GenAI for executive-ready storytelling, scenario analysis, and productivity acceleration while adhering to EY risk, data privacy, and quality standards
• Excellent problem solving, project management, facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong executive presence with good networking and negotiation skills
• People Management, Team handling and set up governance around project planning activities
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of analytical tools such as PowerBI, Smartsheets, Power Query, Alteryx, Macros would be preferred

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Post Graduate degree in business, engineering, from a premier institute with 6-8 years of applicable industry and/or consulting experience
• Understanding of M&A life cycle, integration and separation of a business post-announcement of transaction, cross-border M&A
• Well versed with MS Excel, PowerPoint and understanding of GenAI/AI capabilities
• Willingness to undertake international travel as per business requirement

Ideally, you ll also have

• Project management skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Team handling and people management skills

What we look for

• A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment
• An opportunity to be a part of market-leading, multi-disciplinary team of 3000+ professionals, in the only integrated global transaction business worldwide.
• Opportunities to work with EY-P practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations - Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK - and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career

• Continuous learning: You ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you: We ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• Transformative leadership: We ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs

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