Director OF Investments

Location: New York, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles, and Dallas At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. 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. Your key responsibilities Lead data analytics projects to advise clients on financial and commercial issues, M&A transactions, and value creation opportunities for corporate clients and private equity portfolio companies. Guide teams in executing descriptive and predictive analytics, transforming data into actionable insights. Contribute to practice development and business growth through client meetings, presentations, and new business pursuits. Support the career development of junior staff through mentorship. Drive innovation by applying advanced analytical techniques and staying updated on sector trends. Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing strategic insights and solutions. Skills and attributes for success Project Management: Manage cross-functional project teams for successful execution. Commercially Driven: Apply strong business acumen coupled with technical knowledge/skills in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. Technical Proficiency: Expertise in tools like Alteryx, Snowflake, Databricks, Power BI and Excel. Proficiency in SQL and Python. Further, experience and interest to leverage cutting‑edge technologies, including AI, to drive thoughtful and thought‑provoking business outcomes. Business Development: Assist in client acquisition and practice growth efforts. People Development: Mentor and guide junior team members. Innovation: Leverage cutting‑edge data analytics techniques to deliver insights. Relationship Building: Establish strong relationships with clients, offering data‑driven recommendations. To qualify for the role, you must have A bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field and 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 4 years of related work experience. Strong analytical skills with experience in data wrangling, transformation, and analysis (both descriptive and predictive). Proficiency in relational databases and data models. Experience in diverse industries (e.g., TMT, Healthcare, Retail) and functional areas (e.g., corporate finance, supply chain). Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex data to varied audiences. You must either reside in or be in a commutable distance to your office location for this position. The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs. Ideally, you will have Master’s degree, and/or CPA or CFA license. M&A experience and financial statement analysis. Experience with advanced analytical methods (e.g., statistical pricing studies, customer lifetime value, customer retention). Experience with analytics and data tools (e.g., Alteryx, Snowflake, Databricks, Power BI, Python, SQL). Knowledge of how to leverage firm‑approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot. Experience with leveraging AI, namely LLMs, including prompt engineering, AI agents, etc. Interest in working with alternative data to analyze competitive positioning. What we look for We're interested in talented professionals with the ability to visualize our clients' goals and think creatively to facilitate them. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, and a genuine passion for taking on new challenges, this role is for you. What we offer you 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 $120,400 to $220,700. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $144,500 to $250,900. 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. EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr