EY Data Strategy - Private Equity Sector 

United States, New York, New York 

336444595

Private Equity Data and Analytics Senior Manager

Your key responsibilities

You will work closely with our Strategy and Transactions and Consulting teams to understand the Private Equity Firm’s investment thesis and deal hypothesis to help create and deliver differentiated value for the portfolio company and its Sponsor. As a data and analytics PE sector Senior Manager you will:

• Be knowledgeable on the latest technologies, products and approaches related to modern data management (data fabric, data mesh, data products, etc…), data engineering practices and Analytics and AI execution

• Lead project teams, pursuit teams and coordinate with executives in translating business problems to analytical solutions and insights

• Help our clients make data-driven decisions by leading teams utilizing structured and unstructured data to produce insights leveraging both basic and advanced analytics approaches

• Organize and lead business development strategies, and serve as a thought leader by bringing market leading insights to find, strategize around, and capture new markets for driving business growth

• Lead teams in developing compelling sales materials, proposals, and presentations for presenting business focused data related solution to clients

• Clearly communicate findings, recommendations and opportunities to improve data systems and solutions

• Seek out information to learn about emerging methodologies and technologies

• Collaborate, influence and build consensus through constructive relationships and effective listening across functional and sector teams

• Host brainstorming sessions and workshops with business, technology, sector, industry, and executive teams on data related topics for developing data assessments, project execution plans, roadmaps, and action plans

• Leverage a network of external partners and alliance partners for developing cutting edge solutions so solve our client’s business problems

Skills and attributes for success

• Working knowledge of data acquisition, data modelling, data products and data governance in complex organizations

• Strong working knowledge in applying data analysis algorithms (statistics, machine learning, natural language processing, sentiment analysis, text mining, etc.) to analyze large amounts of data and deliver value creation points of view and recommendations

• Strong working knowledge of and experience with data dissemination, analysis, reporting, dashboarding, generating insights

• Experience with mergers and acquisitions or in a private equity backed companies

• Previous management consulting experience required

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree or above in data and analytics, information systems, statistics, computer science, or related disciplines

• Approximately 8-10 years in designing developing and implementing data and analytics strategies and solutions including data management, quality management, master data management, big data, AI, ML, IoT, and other emerging technologies

• Experience coordinating complex transformations across multiple workstreams and audiences encompassing the business and vendor partners

• Willingness to travel to meet client obligations

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience working with a Big 4, technology consulting firm or extensive industry experience that includes consultative roles

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration with a Data and Analytics concentration

• Experience working in a fast-paced transactions oriented team environment and ability to adapt quickly to change

• Experience and demonstratable results in professional services sales

• Refined executive presentation skills focused on driving business outcomes

What we look for

• Ability to develop relationships with Fund and portfolio key business, technical and client stakeholders to ensure the value creation strategy and customer satisfaction goals are met

• Ability to seek expansion and improvements of existing data environments within your areas of expertise to create growth opportunities and sales

• An inclusive mindset that consistently seeks to empower others and harness the value of diverse teams

• Ability to embrace teaming with others to get to the best answers and outcomes for our clients and our people

• Ability to react and strategize approaches and recommendations quickly and in a high-pressure environment

• 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.