EY-Parthenon - Strategy and Execution - Deal Technology - Cyber - Senior Associate - Consultant

Locations: Chicago, Hoboken, Boston, Philadelphia, McLean, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Detroit

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. 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. Within EY-Parthenon's Strategy and Execution sub service line, the Deal Technology practice works on the most complex and high-profile global transactions, across a broad portfolio of clients and industry sectors. We are a group of experienced industry professionals with a background in operations who are serial transaction advisers, which enables us to bring a wealth of deep sector and functional knowledge to our clients. As a team, we prepare and execute separation and integration plans, identify ideas and sources of value enhancement, as well as advise on risk mitigation and the successful change of operations, functions, and people.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Associate-Consultant with EY-Parthenon's Strategy and Execution Deal Technology - Cyber practice, you will be a vital member of the team supporting and executing operational focused projects. You'll assist with the execution of projects across all sectors, supporting our client service team in developing and executing strategies for transactions. Part of your role will also involve developing experience across a range of different types of engagements, including pre-deal (e.g. operational and carve-out planning) and post-deal (e.g. integration planning, tracking). Having a combination of cybersecurity expertise and a commercial mind-set is key to this consulting-based role.

Skills and attributes

• Cybersecurity – a strong understanding of IT technology, the cybersecurity threat landscape, and a broad based understanding of cybersecurity best practices designed to mitigate risk across an enterprise. Cybersecurity and privacy regulations is preferred.
• Project Management – be part of project teams comprising colleagues from across the EY-Parthenon sub service lines.
• Business and Commercially Driven – working in a fast-paced, exciting environment with strong business acumen to drive value to our clients.
• Business Development – assist in aspects of pursuits and proposal development. Contribute to our practice development initiatives, supporting the continued focus on our team as a great place to work.
• Learning – learn and develop technical and personal skills to support achievement of career goals, through a blend of structured learning, coaching and experiences.
• Building Relationships – cultivate strong working relationships with clients and support to key decision makers.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or Analytics and 2 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 18 months of related work experience.
• Management consulting experience.
• 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.
• Expertise in a minimum of 2 of the following IT skillsets: Cybersecurity Data Privacy, AI security, Enterprise risk management, Identity and access management, Security Architecture.
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 80% on short notice.
• Ability to translate cyber experience in a transactions environment.
• In-depth experience across wide spectrum of IT security including Strategy and Roadmap, Infrastructure and Application Security, Vendor Management and Procurement, Spend Analysis and Benchmarking, Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance.
• Experience working with IT security leadership (CISO, CIO) and business leadership (CEO, CFO, COO, BU President, etc) to assess cybersecurity issues and opportunities.
• Experience leading and managing in complex business environments.
• The ability to make detailed assessments of technology, operations or manufacturing infrastructure.
• The ability to synthesize approaches to complex integration/divestiture conflicts.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to develop long-lasting relationships both internally and externally.
• Executive presence with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to develop detailed, compelling and analytical PowerPoint/Excel/Word/Visio deliverables to convey complex thoughts and ideas to various stakeholders.
• Exposure to various sectors such as financial services, healthcare, pharma, power and utility, energy, retail and hospitality, and technology.
• Knowledge of key IT and IT security management processes and industry frameworks (e.g. CMMI, COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27000, SSAE-18 SOC reporting, NIST Cybersecurity Framework).
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks such as FFIEC, NERC CIP, PCI, HIPAA, and HITECH a plus.
• CISSP, CISM, CIPP, CRISC, ITIL, and IAPP certifications a plus.
• The expectation for this role is in person teaming, at client site or in an EY office, a minimum of 60% of the time or on average 3 days a week over the course of an engagement, project or performance year.
• You must either reside in or be in a commutable distance to your office location for this position.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.

Preferred qualifications

• Previous experience in a mergers or acquisitions transactions role.
• Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.
• Non-degree-based cybersecurity education demonstrated through certifications and relevant work experience will also be considered (CISSP preferred).
• Established networking skills in a relevant industry.

What we look for

We’re interested in talented professionals with the ability to visualize our clients’ goals and think creatively to facilitate them. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, and a genuine passion for taking on new challenges, this role is for you.

Benefits and compensation

The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $130,000 to $205,000. Individual