Transaction Strategy and Execution - Manager

East Rand - Our Transaction Strategy and Execution (TSE) team provides a full range of operationally focused services including M&A Integration, Carve-out, Operational and IT Due Diligence, Operational Restructuring and Value Creation. Transaction Strategy and Execution works with cross-functional teams made up of members of both the acquiring and acquired organizations. We currently have a career opportunity for a Manager to join our Transaction Strategy and Execution team.ResponsibilitiesAs a Manager within the TSE team, you would be required to:Manage client engagement teams in developing and executing their transaction strategy to secure deal value.Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of integrations, carve-outs, and other types of transaction engagements.Demonstrate skills in project execution, including synergy assessment, project management, problem-solving, and facilitation.Assist in identifying risks and issues related to integration planning, timelines, and functional areas.Develop client relationships at the appropriate client level and be responsible for a high degree of client satisfaction with the engagement process and work products. Assist in business development activities including preparing presentations and attending pursuit meetings with clients to help sell work.Be responsible for fostering an open and inclusive work environment.Identify business development opportunities and assist Partners and Senior Managers on proposals and new business opportunities.To qualify, candidates must have:Deep business operations experience:Deep understanding of one or more core operational functions (such as IT, supply chain, finance, sales & marketing, HR etc.); experience in business process re-engineering, cost optimisation, business integrations, with a demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysisOperating model development and designUnderstand the link between a businesses’ operating environment and resulting financial performanceQualifications:Candidates should ideally have either of the below qualifications and experience:A bachelor's degree (business, finance, supply chain, engineering, computer science or related field, etc.) and approximately 5 years of related work experience; or equivalent work experienceProfessional services / consulting experience: from a management consultancy, corporate finance firm or as an 'internal consultant' in a corporate environmentExperience related to transactions (ideally due diligence, carve-out or integrations experience)Related certification a plusOther Skills Required:Experience in leading and managing complex business environmentsStrong systems or technology (incl. ERP systems) understanding with ability to make detailed assessments thereofAbility to make detailed assessments of operations or manufacturing infrastructureAbility to determine risks and opportunity areasAbility to synthesize approaches to complex integration conflictsAnalytically strong, with the