EY-Parthenon - Strategy and Execution - Deal Management - Financial Services - Director

EY•Chicago, IL

1d•$220,000 - $235,000•Hybrid

About The Position

EY-Parthenon’s Strategy and Execution – Deal Management – Financial Services – Insurance practice works on complex, high-profile global transactions in the financial services sector. The practice prepares and executes separation and integration plans, identifies sources of value enhancement, and advises clients on risk mitigation and changes to operations, functions, and people. As a Director, you will manage and execute operationally focused projects supporting client teams as they develop and implement transaction strategies. The role includes experience across different engagement types and pre- and post-deal phases. You will work with colleagues across EY-Parthenon sub-service lines, contribute to business development and practice initiatives, build relationships with senior clients, and develop technical and personal skills through structured learning, coaching, and experience. The position is based in New York or Chicago. 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 the course of an engagement, project, or performance year. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of their office location and be willing to travel and work beyond standard hours when necessary. Travel may extend beyond the work location depending on client and project needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, or Analytics and 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 3 years of related work experience.
Significant experience in an M&A consulting environment working with financial services clients, including banking and capital markets.
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights.
Experience in business integrations, divestitures, and/or carve-outs, with demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Experience leading and managing in complex business environments.
Ability to prioritize effectively on projects and adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts.
Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and ability to develop long-lasting internal and external relationships.
Ability to work in person at a client site or EY office at least 60% of the time, or an average of three days per week over the course of an engagement, project, or performance year.
Must reside in or be within commuting distance of the office location.
Ability and willingness to travel and work beyond standard hours when necessary.

Nice To Haves

MBA.
Proven record of excellence in a mergers or acquisitions transactions role.
Experience gained within another large professional services organization.
Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.
Established networking skills in a relevant industry.

Responsibilities

Manage and execute operationally focused projects supporting client service teams in developing and executing transaction strategies.
Work on engagements across pre-deal and post-deal phases.
Collaborate with project teams comprising colleagues from across EY-Parthenon sub-service lines.
Assist with business development pursuits, including presentations and client meetings.
Contribute to practice development initiatives and support the team as a great place to work.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with senior clients, including influencing, advising, and supporting key decision makers.
Develop technical and personal skills through structured learning, coaching, and experience.