Job description

Requisition ID:  723104

At EY, 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 become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

A better working world truly starts with the people at EY who are building it every day. Now more than ever we need talented people from diverse backgrounds to help our clients navigate the complexities of this Transformative Age: people with the passion, curiosity and drive to make things better. 

EY’s Strategy and Transactions (SaT) division offers corporate, government and private equity clients’ professional transaction advice and services during a merger, acquisition, divestment, and other structural business transition (a “transaction”). We support our clients from the strategic analysis phase, through to deal execution. Our services range from complex IT due diligence, post-merger IT integration, IT carve out/separation and post deal value enhancement.

The opportunity

We are looking for a Consultant within the Transaction Strategy and Execution (TSE) IT team in our Melbourne office, which performs IT management consulting services for transactions. This role is offered on a flexible part-time or full-time basis.

As part of the TSE IT team, you will provide management consulting support to clients throughout the deal lifecycle, including analysing IT environments and providing key insights from your experience as an IT professional. Our services range from complex IT M&A due diligence, M&A IT projects (post-merger IT integration, IT carve out/separation) and post deal value enhancement.

This is a key role where you will have the opportunity to be part of a growing Melbourne team.

Your key responsibilities

Work well within a team environment delivering IT due diligence, IT post-merger integration and IT separation projects

Review technology considerations relating to client’s acquisitions, divestments or mergers

Produce written work products and reports of the highest quality

Develop effective client relationships at the appropriate client level

Strive for the highest levels of client satisfaction with the engagement process and work products

Skills and attributes for success

A key interest and an educational background in Technology 

A desire to continue your personal development across Technology domains 

Effective problem-solving skills, curiosity and creative thinking

Works well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work independently with senior oversight and guidance

Well-developed written and verbal communication skills 

Ability to accept and thrive on feedback in order to add value

Project management,project co-ordination or business analyst experience

Proficient at Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and other research tools 

Ideally, you’ll also have

A good understanding of corporate IT environments such as infrastructure, ERP systems and other business applications 

Knowledge of software architecture and development practices

Management Consulting or Professional Services experience 

Exposure to mergers and acquisitions 

What we offer 

Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.  

Continuous learning: personalised career development including coaching, experiences and formal learning so you’ll develop the mindset and skills you’ll need to thrive in the future. 

Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. 

At EY, you’ll be rewarded and recognised based on your performance and our comprehensive benefits package can be tailored to your individual needs.  

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or  phone +61 3 8650 7788 (option 4). 

We understand the importance of social distancing at this time so our recruitment and onboarding process may be managed virtually so we can continue to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of EY people, clients, guests and the broader public.   

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.  

EY | Building a better working world 

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.  

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.  

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.  

The preferred applicant will be subject to employment screening by EY or by their external third party provider.