EY-Parthenon - Strategy and Execution - Deal Technology - PE - Director - Multiple Locations

About the role

EY-Parthenon’s unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions, and corporate finance delivers real-world value. This role is focused on advising the Private Equity sector.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute separation and integration plans
• Identify ideas and sources of value enhancement
• Advising on risk mitigation and the successful change of operations, functions, and people
• Work day to day with investment teams, operating partners, and C-Suite executives at middle market Portfolio companies
• Develop and execute strategies for transactions
• Develop experience in different types of engagements, including pre-deal (e.g., operational and carve-out planning) and post-deal (e.g., integration planning, value creation)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, Business Information and Operations Management, or Analytics
• 5+ years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 3 years of related work experience
• MBA preferred
• Significant management consulting experience
• Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights
• Interest in understanding of how Private Equity dynamics work, navigating stakeholders across investment teams, operating partners/advisors, and leaders at the Portfolio Companies
• Experience in business integrations, divestitures, and/or carve-outs with a demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis
• 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
• Expertise in a minimum of 4 of the following IT skillsets: IT strategy, Enterprise architecture, Infrastructure and cloud architecture, Cyber and IAM architecture, Digital Technology Strategy, Digital IT operating model transformation, IT cost reduction, IT security / cyber, Identity and Access Management (IAM) / Active Directory services strategy, IT service management, Operations Center (e.g., NOC, SOC), Managed Service Provider, IT TSA development, IT finance management, IT infrastructure management, IT outsourcing / offshoring, IT contract management, IT or Cyber Diligence, Data governance, separation, and transition, Integration and Separation Planning
• A proven record of excellence in an IT 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

Qualifications

• Must 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

Skills and Attributes

• Build Trusted Relationships
• Strong Problem Solving and Storytelling
• Outcomes-driven
• Effective through Collaboration
• Business and Commercially Driven
• Business Development
• Talent Development
• Learning

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package including medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

Pay

$205,000 to $235,000 base salary range in all geographic locations in the US.

Schedule

Flexible vacation policy and the ability to work in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.