EY-Parthenon - AI Business Solutions - AI Labs - Sr Associate​/Consultant

Location:

Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, McLean, New York, Hoboken, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle

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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 the EY-Parthenon service line, the AI Labs practice collaborates with Business Leaders, AI/ML Engineers, Data Scientists, Project Managers, and other team members to design, build, and scale innovative AI solutions that power strategic growth initiatives.

Consultants identify and analyze the client’s most strategic issues. They are generally the primary contact for our clients, responsible for developing work plans, designing and conducting analyses, synthesizing conclusions and managing other case team members. Consultants work on a variety of client issues, such as developing growth strategies for organizations, performing due diligence on acquisition candidates, assessing attractiveness of potential targets, understanding new markets, turning around underperforming institutions, reducing operating costs and implementing change, and have the opportunity to assume immediate management responsibility.

• Perform secondary research using a variety of sources (e.g., analyst reports, market research reports, news articles).
• Executing various analyses (e.g., customer segmentation, market sizing, competitor analysis, macroeconomic forecasting) to support the strategic recommendations.
• Designing and executing in-depth interview guides with key organizational stakeholders, industry experts and customers.
• Analyzing business plans and pro-forma financial models to help identify key assumptions and drivers.
• Managing and directing the analytical efforts of junior team members at the Associate and Senior Associate levels on a daily basis.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

We are looking for candidates who have a strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis and the ability to link business strategy to performance. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients’ goals.