Manager - Transaction Analytics

About the role

EY's Transaction Analytics team is growing and is seeking Managers to join its Deals practice. The role suits professionals who understand transactions end to end and can use data and analytics to influence commercial outcomes across the deal lifecycle. You will work alongside M&A, Strategy, Valuations, Corporate Finance and transaction services teams on buy-side and sell-side engagements, combining hands-on analytics delivery with senior stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver transaction-focused analytics across the deal lifecycle, including buy-side diligence, sell-side preparation, carve-outs and post-deal value creation.
• Apply commercial judgement to shape analytics that answer the real questions of investors and management.
• Work closely with M&A, Corporate Finance, Valuations, Strategy and Transaction Diligence teams as a bridge between data, deals and decision-makers.
• Design and execute advanced analytics to identify value drivers, risks, trends and anomalies in large, complex datasets.
• Translate complex analysis into clear, commercially relevant insights for clients such as private equity, corporates and boards.
• Support Partners and Directors with business development, including proposals, pitches and client discussions.
• Coach and develop team members, building analytics capability while reinforcing commercial thinking and deal context.
• Stay up to date with analytics tools, transaction trends and emerging data-driven deal approaches.

Required profile

• Strong deals experience across buy-side and sell-side engagements (M&A, transaction diligence, valuations, restructuring or corporate finance).
• Ideally a Chartered Accountant (or equivalent), or experience in Audit, Valuations, Corporate Finance or a business analysis role within professional services or industry.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, able to engage with senior stakeholders and explain insights through a clear commercial lens.
• A natural collaborator who thrives in fast-paced deal environments and works across multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

• Advanced experience with large, complex transactional or operational datasets.
• Strong proficiency in Alteryx as a core delivery tool.
• Working knowledge of SQL, Python and/or R is highly regarded for bespoke analysis, review and coaching.

What we offer

• Career development with future-focused skills and world-class experiences.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• A benefits package including a yearly wellness incentive, an extra 8 weeks of flex leave per year and family-friendly policies such as up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave.
• A competitive salary open to negotiation depending on skills and experience.