EY-Parthenon - Strategy and Execution-Commercial Due Diligence-Senior Associate / Consultant

EY•Chicago, IL

3d•$130,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

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.

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.
Manage and direct the analytical efforts of junior team members at the Associate level daily.
Outstanding academic performance, with a bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 18 months of 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.
Must either reside in or be in a commutable distance to your office location for this position.
Ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.
In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.
Strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Ability to link business strategy to performance.
Strong team player.
Ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients’ goals.

Nice To Haves

MBA or graduate degree with at least 18 months of 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.