EY-Parthenon - Strategy and Execution-Commercial Due Diligence-Associate
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Perform secondary research using a variety of sources (e.g., analyst reports, market research reports, news articles).
- Execute various analyses (e.g., customer segmentation, market sizing, competitor analysis, macroeconomic forecasting) to support the strategic recommendations.
- Design and execute in-depth interview guides with key organizational stakeholders, industry experts and customers.
- Analyze business plans and pro-forma financial models to help identify key assumptions and drivers.
- 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.
- The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- Identify and analyze the client’s most strategic issues.
- Serve as the primary contact for clients.
- Develop work plans.
- Design and conduct analyses.
- Synthesize conclusions.
- Manage other case team members.
- Develop growth strategies for organizations.
- Perform due diligence on acquisition candidates.
- Assess attractiveness of potential targets.
- Understand new markets.
- Turn around underperforming institutions.
- Reduce operating costs and implement change.
- Assume immediate management responsibility.
Benefits
- Medical and dental coverage
- Pension and 401(k) plans
- Wide range of paid time off options
- Flexible vacation policy
- Designated EY Paid Holidays
- Winter/Summer breaks
- Personal/Family Care
- Other leaves of absence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
