EY-Parthenon -Strategy and Execution- Deal Management - Financial Services-Sr. Associate-Consultant

EY • New York, NY

8d • $130,000 - $205,000

About The Position

EY-Parthenon’s Strategy and Execution – Deal Management - Financial Services practice works on complex, high-profile global transactions in the financial services sector. The practice prepares and executes separation and integration plans, identifies ideas and sources of value enhancement, and advises on risk mitigation and the successful change of operations, functions and people.

As a Senior Associate-Consultant in the Strategy and Execution – Deal Management - Financial Services - Wealth and Asset Management, and Real Estate practice, you will support and execute operationally focused projects and assist client service teams in developing transaction strategies. You will develop experience across different engagement types, including pre- and post-deal phases. The role includes project teamwork, pursuit and proposal support, practice development, learning and skills development, and building relationships with clients and key decision makers. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of their office location and be willing to travel and work beyond standard hours when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, or Analytics and 2 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 18 months of related work experience.
• Experience in a consulting environment working with financial services clients, including asset management and/or real estate.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights.
• Demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Ability to prioritize effectively on projects and adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts.
• Solid negotiation and influencing skills, and ability to develop long-lasting internal and external relationships.
• Reside in or be within commuting distance of the office location.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• MBA.
• Previous experience in a mergers or acquisitions transactions role.
• Experience gained within another large professional services organization.
• Knowledge of leveraging firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.
• Established networking skills in a relevant industry.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute operationally focused projects.
• Assist client service teams in developing strategies for transactions.
• Contribute to engagements across pre-deal and post-deal phases.
• Work on project teams with colleagues from across Strategy and Transactions sub-service lines.
• Assist with pursuits and proposal development.
• Contribute to practice development initiatives.
• Develop technical and personal skills through structured learning, coaching and experience.
• Build and maintain working relationships with clients and support key decision makers.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Pension and 401(k) plans.
• Paid time off options, including flexible vacation, designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level