EY-Parthenon - Corporate Finance - EY Infrastructure Advisory - Senior Associate

EY•Chicago, DC

1d•$98,900 - $206,100•Hybrid

About The Position

EY-Parthenon’s Corporate Finance EY Infrastructure Advisory (EYIA) practice advises clients on finance, funding, strategy, procurement and public-private partnerships for large-scale infrastructure projects. The 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 a Senior Associate, you will support teams and clients in developing programs and advancing improvements in infrastructure construction and operations. The role involves research, financial analysis and modeling, project and program management assistance, and contributing to strategic, financial, delivery, business planning, funding, procurement and policy recommendations. You will also participate in client and stakeholder meetings, develop written and presentation materials, support business development, and mentor junior staff and interns. The position expects in-person teaming at a client site or EY office at least 60% of the time, or an average of three days per week over 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. Salary ranges vary by office location, and the role includes EY’s compensation and benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of related work experience, or a graduate degree and approximately 18 months of 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 and policy.
Ability and willingness to travel and work beyond standard hours when necessary.
Must reside in or be within commuting distance of the office location.
In-person teaming at a client site or EY office at least 60% of the time, or an average of three days a week over an engagement, project or performance year.

Nice To Haves

Ability to solve unstructured problems through critical thinking.
Strong interest in infrastructure finance, megaproject construction and government policy.
Aptitude for quantitative and qualitative research and analysis.
Ability to assess complex situations and business problems and formulate potential client solutions.
Confidence and ability to establish meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues.
Construction or engineering background.
Knowledge of leveraging AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.
Motivation, analytical and logical thinking, passion for public-private partnerships for large-scale infrastructure projects, teamwork, and adaptability to changing requirements or deadlines.

Responsibilities

Assist clients in developing and implementing strategies for large-scale infrastructure and other projects.
Conduct research, financial analysis and modeling.
Apply understanding of capital project and program funding, financing and delivery mechanisms at local, state and national levels to client project analysis.
Provide project and program management assistance to clients and project teams on large projects.
Participate in developing strategy, financial, project delivery, business planning, funding, procurement and policy analyses and recommendations.
Participate in meetings with assigned clients and interested third parties.
Contribute to briefing memoranda, notes, reports, presentations and financial analysis.
Assist with market tracking and research, business development, proposal writing and marketing materials.
Develop and mentor team members at staff and intern levels.