Strategy and Transactions - EY Parthenon - Strategy - Financial Services - Director

Job description

Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. As aDirectorwithinEY-Parthenon you will help make that happen. You will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions.  The EY-Parthenonsub-service line comprises three competencies:  Strategy; Transaction Strategy and Execution; and Turnaround and Restructuring Strategy.  EY-Parthenon Strategyis a leading advisory organization focused on strategy consulting. We are committed to combining our unconventional thinking with our clients’ smarts to deliver actionable strategies.

 

The opportunity

 

In today’s complex business landscape, creativity has become a necessary ingredient for sustained success. EY-Parthenon Strategy has an ideal balance of strengths – deep and concentrated skills with broad executional capabilities, intimate client relationships with larger networks of support, and proven processes along with a progressive spirit to unlock opportunity for our clients, amplify the impact of our strategies, and make EY-Parthenon Strategy the global advisor of choice for business leaders.You have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities

 

The Financial Services Practice primarily focuses on projects for the C-Suite or line of business executives and covers the banking, capital markets, asset management, wealth management, and insurance segments.  Representative projects include: corporate portfolio strategy for an international commercial lending institution, revenue growth and market expansion strategy for a large regional bank holding company, strategic due diligence for a global wealth management company, and financial planning strategy for one of the nation’s largest insurance companies. 

 

Your key responsibilities

 

Directorsare responsible forleading workstreams and engagements,translating client needs into project tasks and deliverables,manage day-to-day problem-solving and team analytical activities,and serve as key liaisons between consulting team members,EY-Parthenon Senior Directors and Partners, and our clients. 

Our teams work on a variety of client issues. The range of assignments includes developing long-term strategies for organizations, evaluating the potential acquisition of businesses, improving educational achievement outcomes, developing new marketing channel strategies, reducing operating costs, and evaluating new business ventures.

Skills and attributes for success

·  Develop business strategies using tools such as market analysis, customer research, macroeconomic forecasting, and portfolio optimization.
·  Review transaction rationale and/or deal documents to identify critical business issues and risks relating to a proposed transaction.
·  Manage and motivate workstreams and teams with diverse skills and backgrounds.
·  Develop, manage and mentor junior team members at the Associate, Senior Associate, and Consultant levels.

To qualify for the role , you must have

·  Abachelor's degree with outstanding academic performance and5years of related work experience;or a graduate degree and approximately 3 years of related work experience.
·  Experience managing business strategy development in the banking, capital markets, wealth management, asset management or insurance sectors; this experience can come from prior consulting work or direct experience in the financial services industry
·  Experience managing M&A strategic diligence projects in complex environments
·  Ability to make detailed assessments of industry, products, markets, competitors and customers to identify risks and opportunities.
·  Proficient in the English language, including the ability to listen, understand, read and communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, in a professional environment.
·  Effective organization and time management skills with ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines.
·  Willingness and ability to travel, when necessary (approximately 25-50%)
 
 

Ideally, you’ll also have

·  An MBA with2years ofrelated workexperience orgraduate degree with at least 3 years of related work experience, with a particular focus on client advisory or strategic planning within a professional services environment.
·  Excellent problem solving, project management, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
·  Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
 

What we look for

 

We are looking for candidates who have a strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis and the ability to link business strategy to performance. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients’ goals.

 

What working at EY offers

 

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, a minimum of18 daysofpaid time offplus12observed holidays and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

·  Supportand coaching from some of the most engagingcolleaguesin theindustry
·  Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
·  The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
 
 
About EY
 

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services,we hire and developthemost passionate people in their fieldtohelpbuild a better working world.Thisstarts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better.So that wheneveryou join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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