EY-Parthenon - Corporate Finance - EY Infrastructure Advisory - Associate
About The Position
EY-Parthenon’s Corporate Finance EY Infrastructure Advisory (EYIA) practice advises clients on finance, funding, strategy, procurement, project management, and public-private partnerships for large-scale infrastructure projects. Its work spans transportation, public buildings and campuses, renewable power, water and other utilities, communications, resiliency and flood prevention, and other essential infrastructure. EYIA and its professionals are registered with the SEC and MSRB to serve as municipal advisors when advising state and local government clients. As an Associate, you will work on project teams supporting strategic challenges for C-suite government clients. You will develop skills across industries and work with multidisciplinary teams of EY professionals and external partners. The role involves reviewing business plans, scrutinizing financial models, and developing and implementing project plans for transaction strategy and execution. Associates are also expected to use AI tools responsibly to improve research, analysis, problem-solving, and project delivery. The position offers opportunities to work on complex infrastructure engagements and develop professionally through mentoring and formal learning. In-person teaming at a client site or EY office is expected at least 60% of the time, or an average of three days per week over an engagement, project, or performance year. The role may require travel beyond the employee’s work location and work in excess of standard hours based on client and project needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of related work experience, or a graduate degree and some related work experience.
- Proven quantitative analytical capabilities.
- Outstanding critical-thinking skills.
- Outstanding communication, writing, and organizational skills.
- Intellectual curiosity and a strong desire to develop professionally in infrastructure finance, megaproject construction, and government policy.
- Must reside within a commutable distance of the office location.
- Ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.
- Highly motivated, analytical, logical thinker with a strong all-round professional skillset.
- Strong team player who can adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of client goals.
Nice To Haves
- Enthusiasm for learning and growing through work on large and complex infrastructure projects in the U.S.
- Ability to solve unstructured problems through critical thinking.
- Aptitude for quantitative and qualitative research and analysis.
- Ability to assess complex situations and business problems and formulate potential solutions.
- Confidence and ability to establish meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Construction or engineering background.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Knowledge of leveraging AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.
Responsibilities
- Provide project and program management assistance to clients and project teams on large projects.
- Assist clients in developing and implementing strategies for large-scale infrastructure and other projects.
- Perform research, financial analysis, and modeling.
- Support analysis of client projects by applying an understanding of capital project and program funding, financing, and delivery mechanisms at local, state, and national levels.
- Participate in developing strategy, financial, project delivery, business planning, funding, procurement, and/or policy analysis and recommendations for clients.
- Participate in meetings with assigned clients and interested third parties.
- Contribute to key work products, including briefing memoranda, notes, reports, presentations, and financial analysis.
- Assist with market tracking and research, business development, proposal writing, and marketing materials.
- Review business plans, scrutinize financial models, and develop and implement project plans for transaction strategy and execution.
- Responsibly leverage AI tools to enhance research, analysis, problem-solving, and overall project delivery.
Benefits
- Medical and dental coverage.
- Pension and 401(k) plans.
- Paid time off options, including flexible vacation, designated EY Paid Holidays, winter and summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence.
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
