Whole industries have been disrupted and transformed in recent years by digital technology. More than ever, the business competitiveness depends on the constant adaptation in procedures and continuous improvement of processes and systems. In this context, clients look to us for advice and services they can trust every time – supporting strategy and being a key growth driver.

The opportunity

As a Strategy & Transaction Consultant, you will help organizations to define and execute their transaction strategy leveraging on global methodologies, technology and thought leadership. In a merge and acquisitions environment you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the major players in the market, locally and abroad, in multiple sectors, implementing integrations and / or carve out strategies in an everyday changing environment.

Your key responsibilities

• Support multiple operational due diligences, integration and Carve Out projects;
• Support, define and implement integration strategies focused on day 1 readiness and 100 day plan
• Identify, develop and implement synergies and value creation strategies
• Identify and define revised organizational designs and target operating model
• Participate in specific initiatives to find major efficiencies, margins improvement and, where appropriate, re-engineer the current operating model;
• Support specific strategic planning activities and help develop solutions to client’s needs;
• Develop and lead a clear and simple communication style while working with stakeholders and mentoring professionals in the use of project management and continuous improvement methodologies;
• Act as mentor and coach junior members of the team, leading by example;
• Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to serve clients.

Skills and attributes for success

• Clear understanding of Due Diligences, Integration and Carve Out processes
• Competences in continuous improvement (e.g.: Lean Six Sigma, Agile, Design Thinking);
• Strong project management capabilities (PMI certification is a plus)
• Ability to bridge between the Business and IT environment linking both business and IT strategies and objectives and how they impact or leverage the transaction
• A strategic focused mindset;
• Client oriented;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;