EY-Parthenon-Strategy and Execution-Software Strategy Group - Experienced Associate

Location: Boston, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco

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We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

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. 

Within EY-Parthenon's Strategy and Execution sub service line, our Software Strategy Group provides top-tier investment and acquisition guidance, strategy, and transaction advisory for the software sector. Every year we help hundreds of software companies and investors make crucial business decisions. On every engagement, you will work alongside our team of former CTOs and CEOs with deep software expertise to learn from the best. 

Your key responsibilities

As an Experienced Associate, with EY-Parthenon's Strategy and Execution Software Strategy Group, you will engage in conversations with private equity investors and tech leaders, conduct thorough market and competitive research using diverse sources, assess company strengths to advise on growth and technology strategies, and clearly present your conclusions to both the team and clients. 

Skills and attributes for success 

• Building Trusted Relationships - cultivate strong working relationships with clients and support key decision makers

• Strong Problem Solving and Storytelling - be proactive about solving problems from beginning to end (problem identification, hypothesis development, synthesis, and recommendation with a compelling narrative)

• Outcomes-driven - develop an initial perspective that translates client needs into approach for project delivery

• Project Management - transform strategy into a detailed workplan, manage timeline, and escalate risks to manager and stakeholders as needed

• Effective through Collaboration - 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 - 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

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Outstanding academic performance, with a bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, or Analytics and at least 1 year of related work experience; or a graduate degree and some related work experience.  

• Experience in client-facing environments or technical roles in similar industries (e.g., consulting, banking, tech)

• Demonstrated interest in the tech industry through startup experience, internships, course work, extracurricular activities or research and writing on the subject

• A strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative research and analysis

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word

• Effective organization and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines

• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.

• You must either reside in or be in a commutable distance to your office location for this position.

Ideally, you will have

• The ability to assess complex situations and business problems to formulate potential solutions for our clients

• The ability and the confidence to establish meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues

• Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot

What we look for 

We’re interested in highly curious leaders who are ready to ask questions and get to know people and businesses inside and out. That will often mean asking difficult questions and seeing through potentially politically charged issues to uncover the true goals, cultures and needs of our clients. It’s a highly collaborative culture, so you’ll also need to be great at leading colleagues and working as part of a driven team. If you want to develop your strategy and transactions consulting skills in a growing area, this role is for you.

What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more .

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $100,000 to $110,000. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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