Assistant Director, Transactions, Strategy & Execution, Post Deal Energy and Chemicals, London
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EY’s market leading Transaction Strategy and Execution (TSE) team provides operations advice to corporate and private equity firms who intend to acquire, divest, restructure or improve the operational performance of businesses. We actively seek to recruit people with direct industry experience who can complement our team members from advisory backgrounds.
The transition towards a sustainable future is creating unprecedented opportunities across the whole energy value chain, resulting in corporate restructuring and the divestment and acquisition of businesses operating in these sectors. We are looking for professionals to join our successful team with experience in these sectors and a desire to develop their careers in the context of value creation through transactions or restructuring.
The opportunity
We work on the most complex and high-profile global transactions, supporting businesses through the transaction lifecycle, from sell-side support to buyside support. Our focus on transaction excellence enables us to bring deep sector and functional knowledge to our clients.
We are looking for energy sector professionals to deliver Operational Due Diligence and Value Creation projects for our Private Equity and Corporate clients, assisting in new business origination and supporting the continuous development of our Energy sector team.
Key Responsibilities
You'll advise clients primarily across the Energy sector, supporting key decision makers in developing and executing strategies for transactions. You will gain experience across various engagements, including pre-deal, post-deal, and restructuring. A commercial mind-set is key to this consulting-based role.
Skills and Attributes for success Project Management – lead a dynamic project team comprising colleagues from our transactions and advisory practices. Business and Commercially Aware – using your sector experience to set the direction for client engagements. Business Development – develop relationships across EY and industry to identify opportunities and support business origination. Learning - Develop technical and personal skills to support achievement of career goals. Supporting Others – support team members to increase their sector knowledge. Building Relationships - Strong working relationships with senior clients, including influence, advice, and support to key decision makers. To qualify for the role you must have Energy sector: significant operational and general business experience across multiple profit and cost centres within M&M, O&G, P&U or service sector businesses. In addition, specialism in: Professional services / consulting with a recognised industry participant or as an independent contractor. Transactions: ideally due diligence, carve-out or integration experience. Strong analytical skills, linking operational performance analysis to financial outcomes. Organisational change: experience of leading performance improvement or organisational change initiatives. Ideally you’ll also have Broad business experience in at least two different operational, corporate, trading/customer marketing and technical businesses. Experience of delivering high-quality reports and presentations to senior leaders. Strong team leadership skills, particularly in leading diverse teams. Excellent problem-solving skills. Strong work initiative and adaptability to new challenges. Professionalism and consistency in client work and practice development projects. What we are looking for We seek candidates who are highly motivated, driven, inquisitive, and eager to take on challenging projects. Being a strong team player and working flexibly across client deals is important. About EY Parthenon EY-Parthenon teams help clients navigate complexity by reimagining ecosystems, reshaping portfolios, and reinventing themselves for a better future. What working at EY offers We offer a competitive remuneration package with a focus on flexible working and career development. Our Total Rewards package includes: Continuous learning:
Develop the mindset and skills to navigate challenges. Success as defined by you:
Tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact. Transformative leadership:
Insights, coaching, and confidence to be a leader. Diverse and inclusive culture:
Embrace who you are and empower others. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.
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Skills and Attributes for success Project Management – lead a dynamic project team comprising colleagues from our transactions and advisory practices. Business and Commercially Aware – using your sector experience to set the direction for client engagements. Business Development – develop relationships across EY and industry to identify opportunities and support business origination. Learning - Develop technical and personal skills to support achievement of career goals. Supporting Others – support team members to increase their sector knowledge. Building Relationships - Strong working relationships with senior clients, including influence, advice, and support to key decision makers. To qualify for the role you must have Energy sector: significant operational and general business experience across multiple profit and cost centres within M&M, O&G, P&U or service sector businesses. In addition, specialism in: Professional services / consulting with a recognised industry participant or as an independent contractor. Transactions: ideally due diligence, carve-out or integration experience. Strong analytical skills, linking operational performance analysis to financial outcomes. Organisational change: experience of leading performance improvement or organisational change initiatives. Ideally you’ll also have Broad business experience in at least two different operational, corporate, trading/customer marketing and technical businesses. Experience of delivering high-quality reports and presentations to senior leaders. Strong team leadership skills, particularly in leading diverse teams. Excellent problem-solving skills. Strong work initiative and adaptability to new challenges. Professionalism and consistency in client work and practice development projects. What we are looking for We seek candidates who are highly motivated, driven, inquisitive, and eager to take on challenging projects. Being a strong team player and working flexibly across client deals is important. About EY Parthenon EY-Parthenon teams help clients navigate complexity by reimagining ecosystems, reshaping portfolios, and reinventing themselves for a better future. What working at EY offers We offer a competitive remuneration package with a focus on flexible working and career development. Our Total Rewards package includes: Continuous learning:
Develop the mindset and skills to navigate challenges. Success as defined by you:
Tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact. Transformative leadership:
Insights, coaching, and confidence to be a leader. Diverse and inclusive culture:
Embrace who you are and empower others. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.
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