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EY-Parthenon – Deals – Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Advisory – Senior
Associate
EY-Parthenon’s unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions and
corporate finance delivers real-world value – solutions that work in practice,
not just on paper. Benefiting from EY’s full spectrum of services, we’ve
reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity.
With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered
technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, Boards, Private Equity
and Governments every step of the way – enabling you to shape your future with
confidence.
Negotiations around M&A pricing mechanisms and the sales and purchase agreements
are becoming increasingly complex, and buyers and sellers can benefit
significantly from professional support in these areas. EY-Parthenon's - Deals
– Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Advisory team provides expert support to
clients together with their investment banks, lawyers, and deal teams on M&A
pricing mechanisms and the accounting aspects of SPAs. The SPA Advisory team
collaborates with diligence teams to provide seamless end-to-end deal support
from initial diligence through signing to closing estimates and post-closing
adjustments.
The opportunity
The role involves the identification and articulation of key value points
related to deal closing mechanics to assist clients in their negotiations of M&A
pricing and associated transaction documents. You will interact with deal teams
and clients across all stages of the deal continuum including planning,
negotiation, signing, closing, and post-closing. The role will enable you to:
* Develop a specialized skill set in a high value-add area for corporate and
private equity clients.
* Gain experience on a wide range of transactions (on both the buy-side and the
sell-side) in different sectors and markets.
- Improve analytical and negotiation techniques.
- Gain insight into key value levers for clients in negotiating key deal value
points and SPAs.
* Advise and support negotiations with senior members of client and
counterparty teams along with their advisors.
* Work closely with due diligence teams to identify and mitigate risk for
clients.
- Work across borders with our global network of deal professionals.
- Develop a strong internal and external network.
Your key responsibilities
Working closely with clients, their bankers and legal advisers, transaction
diligence teams and other SPA Advisory team members to manage and deliver advice
around the deal price adjustment mechanisms on M&A transactions, including (i)
analysis of cash, debt and working capital adjustments; (ii) preparation of
pricing schedules; (iii) reviewing and commenting on the financial aspects of
the SPA; (iv) assisting the client with their preparation or review of closing
accounts; and (v) performing leakage reviews (on locked box transactions). Your
key responsibilities will include:
* Working with your peers to provide insightful, deal-relevant points of view
and recommendations to the client.
* Opportunity to work directly with Partners, Managing Directors, and Senior
Directors to provide insightful, deal-relevant points of view and
recommendations to the client.
- Supporting client negotiations with the counterparty on transactions.
- Drafting detailed and compelling outputs for clients.
- Taking ownership of Quality and Risk Management (Q&RM) to ensure client work
is delivered consistently and in compliance with EY's quality standards.
* Building valued relationships with external clients and internal peers to
develop a portfolio of projects by focusing on high-value opportunities.
* Communicating with partners and senior directors in a flat team structure.
Skills and attributes for success
- Confident interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
- Comfortable working both independently and in a team.
- Eagerness to learn and an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Desire to develop strong internal and external networks.
- Strong communication skills.
- Analytical thinker with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work to tight project deadlines.
- Ability to simultaneously handle diverse and pressing assignments and
sensitive and adversarial situations.
To qualify for the role, you must have
* A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 2 years of related work
experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 18 months of related work
experience.
* Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into
meaningful insights.
* The ability to prioritize effectively on projects and the skills to adapt
quickly to new challenges and concepts.
* Solid negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to develop
long-lasting relationships both internally and externally.
- Strong skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A team-oriented mindset.
- You must either reside in or be in a commutable distance to your office
location for this position.
* The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours
when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your
work location based on client and project needs.
Ideally, you will have
* A proven record of excellence in a role directly supporting or giving
familiarity with merger or acquisitions transactions.
- An active CPA certification or formal accounting training.
- Experience gained within another large professional services organization.
- Established networking skills in a relevant industry.
- Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting,
including Microsoft Copilot.
What we look for
We are looking for an individual who is hands-on and rigorous in their working
style and a highly motivated team player, capable of working in a fast-paced
environment. Candidates must demonstrate an ability to communicate clearly to
both clients and other advisors. For the right candidate, this opportunity will
provide stimulation and challenge and the prospect of career development in a
key specialism within the firm.
What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with
world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel
you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of
globally connected teams. Learn more
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* We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be
rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to
the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations
in the US is $96,800 to $159,600. The base salary range for New York City
Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is
$116,000 to $181,400. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined
through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education,
experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards
package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a
wide range of paid time off options.
* Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is
for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person
40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
* Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you
need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time
off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family
Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical,
financial, and emotional well-being.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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