EY-Parthenon Engagement Manager - Operational M&A

Engagement Manager: M&A Operational diligence and value creation

 
Strategy and Execution, EY-Parthenon

As you write your next chapter, what shape will it take?

Are you ready to take the next step in your M&A career and work on some of the most exciting deals in the market? We are looking for an Engagement Manager to join the Strategy and Execution team at EY-Parthenon in Copenhagen.

In this role, you will be part of a high-performing team that supports clients across the full deal lifecycle: from M&A strategy to execution. You will work closely with clients on complex, high-impact engagements, where your insights and capabilities will drive real results. At the same time, you will play an active role in shaping our team, contributing to a strong culture and supporting the development of future leaders.

Shape your future with confidence.

Skills and attributes for success

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled Engagement Manager to join our Strategy and Execution team. The ideal candidate has 7-8+ years of experience in M&A strategy and execution across both pre- and post-deal engagements. You bring experience from client-facing or in-house roles across the M&A cycle and operational delivery, covering:

• Carve-out and operational due diligence
  • Assessing standalone viability, cost structures and operational risks to inform deal decisions and separation planning
• Value creation and synergy assessment
  • Identifying, quantifying and tracking revenue and cost synergies, and embedding them into value creation plans and integration and execution activities
• Deal strategy and deal management
  • Leading deal strategy and execution by being the key contact for client stakeholders and driving governance, planning and milestone tracking across the transaction lifecycle

As an Engagement Manager in the team, you will lead complex M&A engagements, as well as developing our team, so that they can realize their potential. 

Your main responsibilities: 

• Lead and contribute to a variety of pre- and post-deal engagements, including due diligence, deal strategy, synergies and operational value creation and managing workstreams as part of integrations or carve-outs 

• Assist in aspects of business origination, including pitches and presentations, and working in project teams comprising other colleagues 

• Contribute to our practice development initiatives, supporting the continued focus on our team as a great place to work 

• Act as a role model and support development of junior team members, coupled with the recruitment and training responsibilities

What we look for

You value collaboration and bring an inclusive approach, building strong relationships with both clients and colleagues. You are a strong communicator who can translate complex ideas into clear and actionable insights, and you take ownership of your work with a consistent focus on quality and impact.

What’s in it for you

• Accelerate your leadership journey by joining as a senior leader within the team, leveraging your transformative leadership skills externally and internally 

• Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and culturally 

• Embrace flexibility with EY's hybrid work model, empowering you to find the right balance of in-office and client site collaboration with the convenience of remote work

What you can expect during the recruitment process

• Interview process will include two case interviews as well as an interview on personal fit to the team
• Your CV gives us the basics; a strong cover letter helps us understand your motivation and relevant experience beyond M&A consulting

Please submit your application no later than 1 December 2026. Selection and interviews are ongoing. If you have any questions or need more information about the role, please contact Malthe Pedersen at malthe.t.pedersen@parthenon.ey.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, contact Jakob Damsted at Jakob.Damsted@dk.ey.com