EY EY-Parthenon - Strategy Execution-Commercial Due 

United States, Illinois, Chicago 

446617108

Skills and attributes for success

· 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.

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.

· 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.

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

Ideally, you’ll also have

· MBA or graduate degree with at least 18 months of related work experience.

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

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.