Senior Consultant - Transaction Analytics

About the role

EY's Transaction Analytics team is growing and is looking for experienced Senior Consultants who understand transactions end-to-end and want to apply data and analytics to real commercial questions across the deal lifecycle. The role sits at the intersection of strategy, transactions and analytics, supporting buy-side and sell-side engagements alongside Corporate Finance and Transaction Diligence teams. It is a full-time hybrid position based in the Naarm (Melbourne) and Warrang (Sydney) offices.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver transaction-focused analytics across buy-side and sell-side engagements, including diligence, sell-side preparation, carve-outs and post-deal value creation.
• Analyse large, complex datasets to identify value drivers, risks, trends and anomalies that matter to investors and management teams.
• Turn sophisticated analysis into clear, commercially relevant insights for transaction professionals, private equity clients and corporate stakeholders.
• Work in integrated deal teams with Corporate Finance and Transaction Diligence, supporting Managers and Senior Managers on delivery, proposals and client discussions.

Required profile

• Consulting, strategy, deals or transaction-related experience, with exposure to the transaction lifecycle and a strong understanding of how analytics supports deal decision-making.
• A commercial mindset, connecting data and analysis to strategy, value creation and transaction outcomes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in fast-paced, multidisciplinary deal environments.

Required skills

• Hands-on experience analysing large datasets in tools such as Alteryx.
• Working knowledge of SQL, Python and/or R highly regarded.

What we offer

• Career development with future-focused skills and a pathway toward leadership roles in Strategy and Transactions.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• A benefits package including a yearly wellness incentive, an extra 8 weeks of flex leave per year and up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave.
• A competitive salary open to negotiation depending on skills and experience.