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

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.

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 to 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

• , Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, or Analyticsand 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.

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

In this role you will be part of ourbusiness and collaboratively work on challenging Analytics and Data Science projects for our clients while using the latest technologies.

Your key responsibilities

• You will work on Data, Data Analytics, AI and Automation topics on a project basis, for and in collaboration with customers throughout Switzerland and internationally
• You will learn through knowledge sharing, trainings and on the job experiences.
• You will work for interesting national and international organizations in various domains such as Supply Chain, Finance, Risk, etc. and across various sectors like Life Sciences, Consumer Products & Retail, etc.
• Cooperate with local and international colleagues across EY
• Contribute to the development of the Data & AI Team by supporting client proposals and internal initiatives

What we look for

• A Master’s degree with a strong academic record of achievement
• You have interest or experience in the broader data, analytics and automation field: Data Visualization, Data Management, Data Strategy, Process Mining, RPA, Intelligent Automation, etc
• You have a flexible and pro-active attitude, strong problem-solving and communication skills and are able to collaborate well in teams.
• Full professional proficiency in English and German. Any other language is considered a plus
• Interest in travelling in Switzerland and internationally

What’s in it for you

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skills you need to stay relevant today and, in the future, – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

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EY-Parthenon – Strategy and Execution – Software Strategy Group – Product – Technology – Senior Associate-Consultant

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.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Associate-Consultant with EY-Parthenon's Strategy and Execution Software Strategy Group, you will be responsible for leading workstreams and engagements, directly translating client needs into project tasks and deliverables. You will manage problem-solving and be the power behind the team’s analytical activities, serving as the key liaison between the engagement team, senior leaders, and our clients.

Skills and attributes for success

• Develop business strategies using tools such as financial analysis, customer research, forecasting, and portfolio optimization.
• Analyze transaction rationale and prospective deal documents to identify critical business issues and risks relating to a proposed transaction.
• Manage workstreams and break down complex problems into manageable tasks for the team to contribute to solving together as a group.
• Motivate teams with diverse skills and backgrounds.
• Develop, manage, and mentor junior team members.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 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.
• 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 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.

Other requirements

• Our SSG team members are in the office ~3 days a week.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• MBA or related graduate degree with at least 18 months of post-graduate-school related work experience in a consulting firm, preferably with technology-oriented clients, or experience in a software or technology company in a product or R&D-focused role.
• Expertise in one or more software sectors (ERP, CRM, Digital Media, Mobile, etc.).
• Excellent problem solving, project management, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of how to leverage AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.

What we look for

Our ideal candidate is a clear communicator and a great listener. Flexibility is a must – you need to adapt to changing requirements and deadlines to support our clients. If new technologies and exploring the software world excite you, and you have a thirst for learning, you’ll fit right in. We value curious minds ready to innovate.

Full time employment, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field plus 5 years of progressive post-baccalaureate related work experience. Alternatively, will accept a Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field plus 3 years of related work experience.

Must have 3 years of combined experience conducting external audits, financial due diligence and/or tax due diligence experience with a public accounting or professional services firm.

Must have 2 years of combined experience supervising the planning, execution, reporting on audits and/or other due diligence of financial statements or taxes prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAS and/or U.S. GAAP and/or another foreign equivalent accepted accounting standard, such as IFRS.

Must have 2 years of combined experience supervising audit, financial due diligence and/or tax due diligence teams consisting of two or more staff members.

Requires domestic travel up to 50% in order to serve client needs.

Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on yourperformance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary for this job is $160,722.00 per year. 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.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

This particular position at Ernst & Young in the United States requires the qualified candidate to be a "United States worker" as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor regulations at 20 CFR 656.3. You can review this definition at at the bottom of page 750. Please feel free to apply to other positions that do not require you to be a "U.S. worker".

Full time employment, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, Analytics or a related field and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate related work experience. Alternatively, will accept a Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, Analytics or a related field and 3 years of related work experience.

Must have 3 years of commercial and/or transaction consulting experience in one of the following sectors: private equity, technology, media, financial services, life sciences, consumer, retail, or industrial.

Must have 3 years of experience in at least 3 of the of the following:

- Go-to-market approaches, growth strategy, and revenue synergy design/capture
- Evaluation of market size, competition, and commercial operations
- Pre-deal strategy including growth assessments.
- Sell and separate
- Buy and integrate
- Post-deal commercial strategy.

Must have 2 years of experience managing engagements, leading teams, including projects and engagement leadership, goal setting, and performance reviews.

Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience.

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on yourperformance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary for this job is $245,005.00 per year. 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.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

This particular position at Ernst & Young in the United States requires the qualified candidate to be a "United States worker" as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor regulations at 20 CFR 656.3. You can review this definition at at the bottom of page 750. Please feel free to apply to other positions that do not require you to be a "U.S. worker".

Your key responsibilities

· Product and technology diligence: the SSG provides market-leading product and technology diligence of companies in the Software Economy, an “inside-out” assessment of product capabilities, product road map, software architecture, technical debt, and the organization and processes associated with a software organization.

· Technology strategy and road map:by analyzing clients’ technology road maps and potential alternatives, as well as assessing cost, risk and alignment with strategic objectives, we help companies identify and build a suitable technology strategy and architecture road map — sometimes building on internal efforts and sometimes on brand-new ideas. This type of engagement includes a

potential re-platforming initiative or a major transformational effort, such as a substantial acquisition or a SaaS transformation.

Skills and attributes for success

· Develop business strategies using tools such as market analysis, customer research, macroeconomic forecasting, and portfolio optimization.

· Review transaction rationale and/or deal documents to identify critical business issues and risks relating to a proposed transaction.

· Manage and motivate workstreams and teams with diverse skills and backgrounds.

· Develop, manage and mentor junior team members at the Associate, Senior Associate, and Consultant levels.

To qualify for the role you must have

· A bachelor's degree with outstanding academic performance and at least 5 years of soft-ware related work experience (strategy consulting work experience a plus)

· Experience managing business strategy and/or M&A strategic diligence projects in complex environments

· 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.

· Willingness and ability to travel, when necessary (approximately 25-50%)

Ideally, you’ll also have

· An MBA with two years of related work experience or graduate degree with at least three years of related work experience, with a particular focus on client advisory or strategic planning within a professional services environment.

· A bachelor’s degree in computer science

· Excellent problem solving, project management, facilitation and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

What we look for

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.

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.

Your key responsibilities

a Director

Skills and attributes for success

• Develop business strategies using tools such market sizing, market participant interviews, decision maker survey panels and discussions with target company management teams.
• Review transaction rationale and/or deal documents to identify critical business issues and risks relating to a proposed transaction.
• Manage and motivate workstreams and teams with diverse skills and backgrounds.
• Develop, manage and mentor junior team members at the Associate, Senior Associate, and Consultant levels.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• At a minimum, a bachelor's degree with outstanding academic performance and at least 5 years of related work experience;or a graduate degree and approximately 3 years of related work experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working with technology and software companies in a leadership role, either as a management consultant or as an employee, with knowledge and experience of the software economy.
• Experience managing business strategy and commercial diligence projects in complex environments.
• Ability to make detailed assessments of industries, 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.

Other Requirements

• Our SSG team members are in the office ~3 days a week.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• MBA or graduate degree with at least 3 years of related work experience, with a particular focus on client advisory or strategic planning within a professional services environment.
• Excellent problem solving, project management, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of how to leverage AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.

What we look for

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.