Strategy and Transactions – EY Parthenon – Strategy – Private Equity – Senior Associate / Consultant

Job description

Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. As a Consultant withinEY-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-Parthenon sub-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-ParthenonStrategyhas 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 makeEY-ParthenonStrategythe 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

 

Your key responsibilities

 

Consultants identify and analyze the client’s most strategic issues. They are generally the primary contact for our clients, responsible for developing work plans, designing and conducting analyses, synthesizing conclusions and managing other case team members. Consultants work on a variety of client issues, such as developing growth strategies for organizations, performing due diligence on acquisition candidates, assessing attractiveness of potential targets, understanding new markets, turning around underperforming institutions, reducing operating costs and implementing change, and have the opportunity to assume immediate management responsibility.

Skills and attributes for success

·  Perform secondary research using a variety of sources (e.g., analyst reports, market research reports, news articles).
·  Executing various analyses (e.g., customer segmentation, market sizing, competitor analysis, macroeconomic forecasting) to support the strategic recommendations.
·  Designing and executing in-depth interview guides with key organizational stakeholders, industry experts and customers.
·  Analyzing business plans and pro-forma financial models to help identify key assumptions and drivers.
·  Managing and directing the analytical efforts of junior team members at the Associateand Senior Associate levelson a daily basis.

 

To qualify for the role , you must have

·  Outstandingacademic performance, with a bachelor's degreeand at least2 yearsof related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 18 months of related work experience. 
·  Experience in strategyconsulting, private equity, investment banking, market research, or a quantitative type of research function.
·  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

·  MBA or graduate degree with at least 18 monthsof related work experience.
·  Excellent problem solving, project management, facilitation and interpersonal skills.

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.

Make your mark. Apply today.

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