Senior Consultant or Manager – Deal Technology Financial Services

Location: Melbourne

Other locations: Anywhere in Country

Date: 10 Sept 2026

Requisition ID: 1717789

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Our Transaction Strategy and Execution professionals help our clients with the development, evaluation, and end-to-end execution of their transaction strategy. We deliver operational due diligence (including technology, operational, and financial), deal management, and value creation advice and support. We advise our clients early to navigate transaction risk and increase value, from deal inception to execution, and then driving toward longer-term transformation.

We cover a wide range of technology aspects in a transaction, including IT, software and data due diligence, separation or integration analysis, value creation, synergy assessments and supporting the integration or separation process from a technology workstream perspective. With an unrivalled track record in the industry, you will have the opportunity to be part of the largest integrations, separations and transition practice in Oceania.

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.

We are seeking a Senior Consultant or Manager to join our Transaction Strategy and Execution (TSE) - Deal Technology Team within our Financial Services Practice. This is a hybrid role based in our Warrang - Sydney Office. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities:

• Manage the delivery of technology and operational due diligence, post-merger integrations and separation / carve-out engagements, reporting to a Senior Manager, Director, or Partner.
• Analyse and evaluate operating models and financial information.
• Apply your project management skills in an M&A process and develop a project plan for pre-deal, integration or separation.
• Apply your problem-solving skills to identify and support to mitigate key risks and issues our client is facing as part of an integration or separation program.
• Develop effective client relationships at the appropriate client level and being responsible for a high degree of client satisfaction with the engagement process and work products.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Experience either in a consulting capacity, or as part of your role in industry.
• At a minimum, 2 of the 3 below attributes:
• Experience working with financial institutions such as insurers, wealth and asset managers and/or banks.
• Experience working in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A).
• Minimum 3 years of consulting experience in a reputable consulting firm, investment bank or corporate development team.
• 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.
• Advanced problem-solving skills, curiosity and creative thinking.
• Demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in delivering high-quality reports and presentations.
• Adept at building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and clients.
• Proficient at Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

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