EY-Parthenon - Strategy and Execution - Deal Technology - Senior Associate - Consultant

Summary

EY is a global professional services organization providing assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions services. The Senior Associate-Consultant will support and execute operationally focused Deal Technology projects, including pre-deal carve-out planning and post-deal integration planning, while helping develop and execute transaction strategies. The role also involves project management, business development, client relationship building, and analysis across IT and business processes.

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Associate-Consultant with EY-Parthenon's Strategy and Execution Deal Technology practice, you will be a vital member of the team supporting and executing operational focused projects. You'll assist with the execution of projects across all sectors, supporting our client service team in developing and executing strategies for transactions. Part of your role will also involve developing experience across a range of different type of engagements, including pre-deal (e.g., operational, and carve-out planning) and post-deal (e.g., integration planning, tracking). Having a commercial mind-set is key to this consulting based role
• Project Management – be part of project teams comprising colleagues from across the EY-Parthenon sub service lines
• Business and Commercially Driven – working in a fast-paced, exciting environment with strong business acumen to drive value to our clients
• Business Development - assist in aspects of pursuits and proposal development. Contribute to our practice development initiatives, supporting the continued focus on our team as a great place to work
• Learning - learn and develop technical and personal skills to support achievement of career goals, through a blend of structured learning, coaching and experiences
• Building Relationships –cultivate strong working relationships with clients and support to key decision makers

Skills

• A 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
• Management consulting experience
• Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights
• Demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis
• The ability to prioritize effectively on projects and the skills to adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts
• Solid negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to develop long-lasting relationships both internally and externally
• Expertise in a minimum of 2 of the following IT skillsets: + IT strategy + Enterprise architecture + Digital Technology Strategy + Digital IT operating model transformation + IT cost reduction + IT security + IT shared services + IT organization transformation + ERP implementation + Digital business enablement using digital technology enablers (i.e., advanced analytics, robotic process automation, virtual reality) + Cloud SaaS/PaaS strategy and delivery + Cloud IaaS migration planning and execution + IT service management and TSA development + IT finance management + IT infrastructure management + IT outsourcing / offshoring + IT contract management + IT Diligence + IT synergy identification + Data separation and transition
• Experience with and demonstrated success in at least one key business process such as procurement to pay, record to report, order to cash, plan to make, hire to retire
• The 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
• EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities
• MBA is preferred
• Certifications in Agile, ITIL, PMP, Six Sigma, CISSP or CISA highly desired
• Previous experience in a mergers or acquisitions transactions role
• Experience gained within another large professional services organization
• Established networking skills in a relevant industry
• Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot

Qualifications

Must Haves

• A 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
• Management consulting experience
• Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights
• Demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis
• The ability to prioritize effectively on projects and the skills to adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts
• Solid negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to develop long-lasting relationships both internally and externally
• Expertise in a minimum of 2 of the following IT skillsets: + IT strategy + Enterprise architecture + Digital Technology Strategy + Digital IT operating model transformation + IT cost reduction + IT security + IT shared services + IT organization transformation + ERP implementation + Digital business enablement using digital technology enablers (i.e., advanced analytics, robotic process automation, virtual reality) + Cloud SaaS/PaaS strategy and delivery + Cloud IaaS migration planning and execution + IT service management and TSA development + IT finance management + IT infrastructure management + IT outsourcing / offshoring + IT contract management + IT Diligence + IT synergy identification + Data separation and transition
• Experience with and demonstrated success in at least one key business process such as procurement to pay, record to report, order to cash, plan to make, hire to retire
• The 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
• EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities

Nice to Haves

• MBA is preferred
• Certifications in Agile, ITIL, PMP, Six Sigma, CISSP or CISA highly desired
• Previous experience in a mergers or acquisitions transactions role
• Experience gained within another large professional services organization
• Established networking skills in a relevant industry
• Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• Pension and 401(k) plans
• A wide range of paid time off options
• Team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model, with most people in external, client serving roles working together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year
• Flexible vacation policy
• Time off for designated EY Paid Holidays
• Winter/Summer breaks
• Personal/Family Care
• Other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being