Ernst & Young

EY-Parthenon - Strategy and Execution-Commercial Due Diligence- Experienced Associate

Ernst & Young$100K — $110K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with outstanding academic performance and at least 1 year of relevant work experience; or a graduate degree with related experience.
  • Experience in strategy consulting, private equity, investment banking, or similar qualitative analysis roles.
  • Strong aptitude for assessing markets, products, and competitors to identify risks and opportunities.
  • Proficient in English communication, both written and verbal, in a professional context.
  • Exceptional time management and organizational skills, capable of working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
  • Reside in or within commutable distance to the office location; willingness to travel and work extra hours if necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and analyze client's strategic issues as the primary contact.
  • Develop work plans, design and conduct analyses related to client projects.
  • Synthesize conclusions and manage case team members effectively.
  • Engage in developing growth strategies for organizations and performing due diligence on acquisitions.
  • Assess potential targets and understand new markets for clients.
  • Support turnarounds and cost reduction initiatives while implementing change within client organizations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive compensation and benefits package, rewarding performance and recognizing individual contributions.
  • Participate in a hybrid team model, working in person 40-60% of the time during engagements.
  • Flexible vacation policy allowing personalized time off based on individual needs.
  • Time off for designated holidays, winter/summer breaks, and personal/family care needs.
Full Job Description
Location: Chicago, Boston, New York

The opportunity

EY-Parthenon's unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions and corporate finance delivers real-world value - solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY's full spectrum of services, we've reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity.

With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, Boards, Private Equity and Governments every step of the way - enabling you to shape your future with confidence.

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

Your key responsibilities

Associates 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. Associates 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.

  • Design 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.


To qualify for the role, you must have

  • Outstanding academic performance, with a bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of related work experience; or a graduate degree and some related work experience.

  • Experience in strategy consulting, 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.

  • You must either 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. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.


Ideally, you'll also have

  • MBA or graduate degree with some related work experience.

  • Excellent problem solving, project management, facilitation and interpersonal skills.

  • Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot


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 we offer you
At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
  • We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $100,000 to $110,000. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
  • Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
  • Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.


Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.

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EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

About Ernst & Young

Ernst & Young (EY) is a multinational professional services firm that provides audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services to clients in a wide range of industries. The firm was founded in 1989 through the merger of Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young & Co., and has since grown to become one of the largest professional services firms in the world. EY is committed to building a better working world by helping its clients solve their toughest challenges, and by creating a positive impact on the communities it serves.
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