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

About the role

EY-Parthenon's Strategy and Execution Deal Technology - Cyber practice works on complex, high-profile global transactions across a broad portfolio of clients and industry sectors. The team prepares and executes separation and integration plans, identifies sources of value enhancement, and advises on risk mitigation and operational change. This Senior Associate-Consultant role combines cybersecurity expertise with a commercial mindset to support transaction-focused engagements.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute operational-focused projects across all sectors
• Assist client service teams in developing and executing transaction strategies
• Develop experience across pre-deal engagements (operational and carve-out planning) and post-deal engagements (integration planning, tracking)
• Participate in project teams comprising colleagues from across EY-Parthenon sub service lines
• Assist in business development pursuits and proposal development
• Contribute to practice development initiatives
• Cultivate strong working relationships with clients and key decision makers

Skills and attributes for success

• Cybersecurity: strong understanding of IT technology, the cybersecurity threat landscape, and broad-based cybersecurity best practices to mitigate enterprise risk; knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy regulations preferred
• Project Management: collaborate within cross-functional project teams
• Business and Commercial Acumen: drive value for clients in a fast-paced environment
• Business Development: support pursuits, proposals, and practice growth
• Learning: develop technical and personal skills through structured learning, coaching, and experiences
• Relationship Building: cultivate strong client and internal relationships

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or Analytics with 2 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree with approximately 18 months of related work experience
• Management consulting experience
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights
• Demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Ability to prioritize effectively and adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts
• Solid negotiation and influencing skills; ability to develop long-lasting relationships 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
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 80% on short notice
• Ability to translate cyber experience into a transactions environment
• In-depth experience across a 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
• Ability to make detailed assessments of technology, operations, or manufacturing infrastructure
• Ability to synthesize approaches to complex integration/divestiture conflicts
• Executive presence with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop detailed, compelling, analytical PowerPoint/Excel/Word/Visio deliverables for various stakeholders
• Exposure to 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

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 (CISSP preferred)
• Established networking skills in a relevant industry

What we look for

Talented professionals with the ability to visualize clients' goals and think creatively to facilitate them. An entrepreneurial spirit and genuine passion for taking on new challenges.

Pay

The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $130,000 to $205,000. Individual salaries are determined through factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• Pension and 401(k) plans
• Wide range of paid time off options
• Flexible vacation policy — you decide how much vacation time you need based on personal circumstances
• Designated EY Paid Holidays
• Winter/Summer breaks
• Personal/Family Care leave
• Other leaves of absence to support physical, financial, and emotional well-being

Schedule and travel

• In-person teaming at client site or in an EY office a minimum of 60% of the time (average 3 days per week over the course of an engagement, project, or performance year)
• Must reside in or be within commutable distance of the office location
• Willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary
• Travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs
• Office locations: Chicago, Hoboken, Boston, Philadelphia, McLean, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Detroit