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

About the Role

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). This role requires a combination of cybersecurity expertise and a commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of projects across various sectors, supporting client service teams in strategy development and execution for transactions.
• Develop experience in pre-deal and post-deal engagements, including operational and carve-out planning, integration planning, and tracking.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, including pursuits and proposal development, and support practice development efforts.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and key decision-makers.
• Learn and develop technical and personal skills through structured learning, coaching, and hands-on experiences.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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).
• CISSP, CISM, CIPP, CRISC, ITIL, and IAPP certifications are a plus.

Skills

• Strong understanding of IT technology, the cybersecurity threat landscape, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights.
• Demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Solid negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to develop long-lasting relationships.
• Executive presence with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop detailed, compelling, and analytical deliverables using PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Visio.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a mergers or acquisitions transactions role.
• Knowledge of leveraging 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.

Location

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

Pay

The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $130,000 to $205,000. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans.
• Flexible vacation policy, allowing you to decide how much vacation time you need based on personal circumstances.
• Paid time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence.