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

EY • Chicago, IL

1d • $250,000 - $290,000

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 opportunities and sources of value enhancement, advises on risk mitigation, and supports successful changes to operations, functions, and people.

As a Senior Director, you will lead and execute operationally focused projects and support client teams in developing and carrying out transaction strategies. You will also contribute to business and practice development and help team members achieve their career goals. The role involves leading project teams across EY-Parthenon sub-service lines, driving client pursuits, building relationships with senior client decision makers, and coaching and mentoring staff. The position is based in Chicago or New York, and requires residence within commuting distance of the office and willingness to travel and work beyond standard hours when necessary, based on client and project needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, or Analytics and 8 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 7 years of related work experience.
• Significant experience in an M&A consulting environment working with financial services clients, including banking, capital markets, asset management, and/or insurance.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights.
• Experience in business integrations, divestitures, and/or carve-outs, with demonstrated quantitative and qualitative analysis skills.
• Experience leading and managing in complex business environments.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and ability to develop lasting internal and external relationships.
• Reside in or be within commuting distance of the office location.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work beyond standard hours when necessary; travel may extend beyond the work location based on client and project needs.

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 leveraging firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.
• Established networking skills in a relevant industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute operationally focused projects supporting transaction strategies.
• Lead project teams comprising colleagues from across EY-Parthenon sub-service lines.
• Drive client pursuits, including presentations and client meetings.
• Contribute to practice development initiatives and support the team as a great place to work.
• Coach and mentor staff in achieving their career goals.
• Build strong working relationships with senior clients, providing influence, advice, and support to key decision makers.
• Prepare and execute separation and integration plans, identify value-enhancement opportunities, and advise on risk mitigation and operational, functional, and people-related change.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• Pension and 401(k) plans.
• Paid time off options, including flexible vacation, designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, and Personal/Family Care.
• Other leaves of absence to support physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

What This Job Offers

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