Consultant, Strategy and Execution - Deal Management (Montreal)

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EY-Parthenon is one of the largest global strategy consulting organizations. EY-Parthenon is Ernst & Young's global strategy consulting arm. We help CEOs and business leaders design and deliver transformative strategies across the entire enterprise, to help build long-term value to all stakeholders. 

At EY-Parthenon, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY-Parthenon become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. As a Strategy and Execution Consultant within EY-Parthenon you will help make that happen. You will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions and integration mandates. When you join our industry-leading team, you’ll be right at the heart of that challenge, working with leading business tools and methodologies to provide to some of the most sophisticated clients around. 

Through a diversity of experiences from our strategy through execution capabilities, supplemented with world-class training, you’ll develop the technical skill sets and growth mindset to become the transformative business leader you want to be. At EY-Parthenon, you can make a meaningful impact, your way. It’s your career to build.

As an EY-Parthenon Consultant within our Strategy and Execution practice, you’ll participate as a valued member of project teams helping clients address their most pressing strategic challenges. Together with your team, you will play a vital role by supporting and executing strategies for transactions and developing experience across a range of different type of engagements including pre-deal (e.g., due diligence, operational and carve-out planning) and post-deal (e.g., integration planning, tracking, value creation) touching upon key functional areas, across a variety of industries.

Key responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

• Integration strategy, planning, and execution by providing project management support, and executive communication
• Carve-out or divestiture strategy, planning, and execution, supporting operating model design, and transaction services agreement development
• Operational due diligence, stand-alone costing, one-time cost development, operating model design
• Synergy/value realization identification, validation and tracking
• Development of Transitional Services Agreements
• Development of M&A and integration playbooks
• Support client engagement teams execute integration or carve-out services
• Support key client decision makers in developing and executing their transaction strategy to secure deal value
• Assist in identifying risks and issues related to integration planning, timelines, and functional areas

You’ll be trained in key business concepts and analytical methods immediately upon joining the team and throughout your EY-Parthenon journey. You’ll also interact with C-suite clients, making this the perfect place to gain firsthand insights into how some of the most well-known brands in the world operate. 

If you’re ready to build on your potential, develop as an EY-Parthenon Consultant, and join a growing team, this role is for you.

What we look for

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
• You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.
• You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust. 

• Qualifications:
  
  • Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA, CFA, PMP and CMC), or have achieved the necessary hours but have yet to receive the certification
  • 3 years of of related work experience is preferred
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and business problems to formulate potential solutions for clients
  • Experience in financial statement analysis, risk assessment, and process improvement is considered an asset
  • Effective organization and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engagements or scopes of work and deliver results under tight deadlines
  • Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to write reports and presentations in a clear and concise manner 
  • Experience presenting findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders is valued
  • Confident communicator to clients at all organization levels, including executive, VP, director, and operational management, with strong presentation delivery and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team and create an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization
  • Proficiency with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Word
  • Ability to travel within Canada and the US (must be authorized to work in Canada)
  • This role involves interaction with clients operating nationally and globally. Bilingualism in both French and English is therefore a requirement of this role

• Ideally, you will also have:
  
  • Experience in audit, assurance, or related fields is considered an asset
  • Previous M&A experience is considered an asset
  • Interest and passion for digital, technology, and new business building topics

What’s in it for you

• Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs.
• Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and culturally.
• Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.
• Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients and society – building a better working world, together.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization. 

What we offer

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. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer: 

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry 
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career 
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you 

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

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Learn about our commitment to Inclusiveness at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity 

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