Deputy Manager

About the Role

This opportunity is ideal for a motivated and ambitious professional eager to significantly impact Deloitte's International Capability Centre’s Deal Transformation & Post Merger Integration Team within the Strategy, Risk and Transactions Mergers & Acquisitions practice. You will engage with complex projects, guiding clients through vital HR challenges during M&A transactions, and advancing your expertise in a fast-paced, data-driven context.

Key Responsibilities

• Possess comprehensive knowledge of HR operations including compensation and benefits.
• Assess and communicate financial impacts related to HR functions such as pensions, employee benefits, and compensation, focusing on expenses and liabilities.
• Exhibit strong skills in financial reporting and understanding of financial statements.
• Demonstrate excellent problem-solving abilities and make informed decisions within tight deadlines.
• Effectively handle incomplete or imperfect diligence data to achieve targeted outcomes.
• Communicate proficiently in both written and verbal formats, prepare insightful presentations (using MS PowerPoint), analyze data with tools like MS Excel, Power BI, and Alteryx, and compose clear reports.
• Meet or exceed project objectives consistently, managing portions of engagements independently including summarizing data succinctly.
• Show adaptability and eagerness to acquire new skills in a dynamic setting.
• Take initiative and contribute actively to the development of a new team.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant disciplines such as mathematics, actuarial science, statistics, economics, computer science, business, HR, accounting, or finance.
• Minimum of 3-4 years' hands-on experience in HR consulting in fields like retirement, pensions, healthcare, actuarial services, benefits, executive compensation, or HR operations.
• Preferred experience within HR/human capital related to mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, or enterprise cost reduction, particularly handling due diligence and evaluating transaction risks.
• Proficiency in Excel for efficient and precise data manipulation.
• Strong academic background and excellent professional track record.
• Superior communication skills, including presentation expertise in PowerPoint.
• Ability to thrive in a challenging, high-energy work environment and interact with staff at diverse organizational levels.
• Independent working capability with minimal supervision is essential.
• Experience with transaction environments considered advantageous.