EY-Parthenon Manager | People M&A Nordics

The opportunity At EY-Parthenon, our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions, tax 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. EY-Parthenon is looking for a Manager with experience from M&A projects to join our Nordic People M&A team. The role is part of our Nordic practice and can be based in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Oslo, Copenhagen, working closely with colleagues and clients globally. Your key responsibilities As a Manager in EY-Parthenon’s dedicated People M&A practice, you will work with some of the leading HR and pension specialists advising and supporting corporate and private equity clients in transactions. You will support and guide our clients through a broad range of complex people matters across the entire deal cycle, including HR and pension due diligence, ensuring readiness for day one, and achieving synergies in post-merger integrations. Some of the key responsibilities include: Prepare due diligence reports on HR, including analysis of target company data to identify key people related financial exposures in a due diligence context, such as workforce costs and future liabilities, retention risks among key employees, side-by-side benefits comparison, and assessment of incentives programs, among other things Collaborate with EY colleagues and client executives to address people related issues in carve-outs, signing-to-closing and post-deal integration phases (e. g, HR operating model implementation, organizational design, union consultation strategies, compensation planning) to ensure seamless employee transitions Support the evaluation, design, and development of retention strategies that align compensation, benefits and incentives for executives and key employees with overarching acquisition goals Mentoring junior team members and fostering an inclusive, high-performance team culture Skills and attributes for success Excellent communication skills in English required, both verbal and written 4-7 years of experience in transactions or strategy consulting Quantitative mindset with a focus on delivering excellent work in a fast-paced environment Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint Strong interest in the financial aspects of people/HR topics, including compensation and benefits and/or pensions Ideally, you’ll also Have expertise in financial analysis of HR costs and liabilities from annual reports and internal financial statements Experience working with senior stakeholders on HR M&A programmes Previous M&A experience, ideally with a focus on people-related matters, e.g. Due Diligence, post-deal integration, compensation & benefits, organisation design, competence strategy and fulfilment, change- and/or culture programs Experience in analysing and assessing pension plans What we look for An agile, business and growth-oriented mindset. We’re looking for innovative individuals who can work in an agile way and adapt to a changing business environment Curiosity and a purpose-driven approach. We seek people who see opportunities instead of challenges and ask better questions to build a better working world Inclusivity. We value individuals who embrace diverse perspectives and work inclusively to build safety and trust What we offer you We will fuel your ambition and potential with future-focused skills development that equips you with state-of-the-art methodologies and technology-enabled solutions. With more than 25,000 people in 150 countries, you will join an inclusive and empowering culture that values your uniqueness, prioritizes your wellbeing, and immerses you in the diverse thinking and cross-cultural experiences necessary to help deliver impact to clients across the globe and to help build a better working world. Learn more about careers at EY-Parthenon. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. Please submit your application no later than 13th of September 2026. If you have questions about the role, please contact Marcus Nylén at marcus.nylen@se.ey.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Simon Aspler at simon.aspler@se.ey.com. Please note that a background check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. At EY, we celebrate diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you have any questions, require assistance, or need adjustments to the recruitment process due to a disability, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at recruitmentsweden@se.ey.com. We are here to support you. EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. 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