Manager - M&A Deal Management

EYP-DM-Manager 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. GDS Deal Management - Core – Manager – India Within EYP, Deal Management team services clients with a full range of hands-on, operationally focused support and advice across the transaction life cycle, across buyers and sellers. We cover a wide range of operational aspects, including divestiture advisory services, carve-out readiness and support, operational due diligence, synergy assessment and delivery, day-one readiness assessment, 100 day planning, integration process support, carve-out/stand-alone costs assessment and risks, and cost reduction. Our professionals work on transactions and business development across the globe. The opportunity We are seeking a Manager with experience in M&A life cycle, carve-out / integration of a business post-announcement of transaction, cross-border M&A Candidate should ideally have experience in M&A life cycle, operational due diligence, commercial due diligence, carve-out / integration of a business post-announcement of transaction, cross-border M&A. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm and develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring, and learning & development. Your key responsibilities Lead complex carve-out, integration, and Deal Management engagements, overseeing project execution, synergy assessments, standalone costing, financial analysis, risk management, and stakeholder coordination to deliver successful transaction outcomes. Drive strategic decision-making by identifying value creation opportunities, resolving critical project issues, and continuously enhancing delivery methodologies, tools, and operating models. Lead industry, sector, and transaction analyses to assess market dynamics, evaluate portfolio strategies, identify growth opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to clients and senior leadership. Manage client relationships and engagement teams, serving as a trusted advisor to key decision-makers throughout the transaction lifecycle and helping clients maximize deal value. Take ownership of engagement delivery quality, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction, effective governance, and adherence to EY methodologies, quality standards, and project timelines. Mentor, coach, and develop high-performing teams, conducting performance reviews, providing constructive feedback, identifying development opportunities, and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Oversee the collection and analysis of primary and secondary research, synthesizing complex data into strategic insights, executive-level presentations, and recommendations that support transaction and transformation decisions. Contribute to practice growth initiatives, including business development, proposal preparation, thought leadership, knowledge management, and capability-building efforts across the Deal Management practice. Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams, managing multiple stakeholders across geographies and service lines to ensure seamless execution and delivery of client objectives. Support revenue growth and account expansion efforts by identifying follow-on opportunities, strengthening client relationships, and contributing to pursuit and sales activities. Skills and attributes for success Possess financial analysis and cost improvement experience from pre- and post-deal transactions, with the ability to link detailed operational analysis to P&L, cash flow and balance sheet In-depth sector and company decks providing insights as per the EY Capital Agenda approach Understanding of M&A life cycle, carve-out / integration of a business post-announcement of transaction, cross-border M&A Ability to determine risks and opportunity areas Skill to synthesize approaches to complex carve-out and integration conflicts Talent to adapt to new challenges and ideas Excellent problem solving, project management, facilitation and interpersonal skills Strong written and verbal communication skills To qualify for the role, you must have Post Graduate degree in business, accounting, finance, engineering, computer science or related field from a premier institute with 8-12 years of applicable industry and/or consulting experience Basic understanding of M&A life cycle, carve-out / integration of a business post-announcement of transaction, cross-border M&A Well versed with MS Excel and PowerPoint Should be proficient in Market research, Opportunity analysis and should have good understanding of research databasesWillingness to undertake international travel as per business requirement Ideally, you’ll also have Project management skills Strong communication and presentation skills What we look for A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment An opportunity to be a part of market-leading, multi-disciplinary team of 3000 + professionals, in the only integrated global transaction business worldwide. Opportunities to work with EYP practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries What we offer EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career. Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. Success as defined by you : We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. 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.