EY-Parthenon - Deals - Transaction Analytics - Associate

About the role

EY-Parthenon’s unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions and corporate finance delivers real-world value—solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. 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 to shape the future with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical skills while solving a broad range of business issues for Fortune 500 companies, small and middle-sized enterprises, and leading private equity firms.
• Support clients both in and outside of M&A transactions by performing data extraction, transformation, modeling, visualization, benchmarking, and descriptive/predictive analyses.
• Leverage tools such as Alteryx, SQL, Python, Excel, and Power BI to analyze large datasets and derive actionable insights.
• Work on challenging, fast-paced, and complex assignments with highly talented colleagues.
• Present findings in a clear and compelling manner to technical and non-technical audiences at all levels.
• Utilize alternative data sets to assess competitive positioning and company performance.

Requirements

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary (travel may extend beyond your work location based on client and project needs).
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Qualifications

Ideally, you will have:

• A preferred cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
• Demonstrated interest in working at the intersection of business, data analytics, and consulting with a focus on M&A.
• Business acumen and critical thinking skills to synthesize meaningful insights from robust data.
• Experience with or interest in working with alternative data sets for competitive positioning and performance analysis.
• Ability to manage and work with large datasets, including data wrangling, transformation, and structuring.
• Experience with or understanding of relational databases and data models.
• Basic knowledge of financial, accounting, and business terminology.
• Passion for solving real business issues across various industries and functional areas (e.g., go-to-market, supply chain, operations, corporate finance).
• Desire to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment under time-sensitive client deadlines.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of leveraging firm-approved AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package, with rewards based on performance.
• Medical and dental coverage, pension, and 401(k) plans.
• Flexible vacation policy, allowing you to determine your time off based on personal circumstances.
• Designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, and Personal/Family Care leave to support well-being.

Pay

The base salary range for this job in the U.S. is $70,800 to $116,900. For New York City Metro Area, Washington State, and California (excluding Sacramento), the range is $84,900 to $132,800. Individual salaries are determined by factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.

Schedule

This role operates under a team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Most people in external, client-serving roles are expected to work in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project, or year.