EY-Parthenon - Strategy and Execution - Deal Management - Financial Services - Senior Associate

About the role

EY-Parthenon’s unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions, and corporate finance delivers real-world value. Partnering with CEOs, Boards, Private Equity, and Governments, we enable you to shape your future with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute separation and integration plans
• Identify ideas and sources of value enhancement
• Advise on risk mitigation and the successful change of operations, functions, and people
• Support and execute operational focused projects
• Assist with the execution of projects supporting our client service team in developing strategies for transactions
• Develop strategies for transactions

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, or Analytics and 2 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 18 months of related work experience.
• MBA is preferred.
• Experience in a consulting environment working with financial services clients, including banking, capital markets, asset management, and/or insurance.
• Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights.
• Demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• The ability to prioritize effectively on projects and the skills to adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts.
• Solid negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to develop long-lasting relationships both internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a mergers or acquisitions transactions role.
• Experience gained within another large professional services organization.
• Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.
• Established networking skills in a relevant industry.