EY-Parthenon - Business Operations - Associate - Multiple locations

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EY-Parthenon - Business Operations - Associate

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.

In today's complex business landscape, creativity has become a necessary ingredient for sustained success. EY-Parthenon Strategy has an ideal balance of strengths - deep and concentrated skills with broad executional capabilities, intimate client relationships with larger networks of support, and proven processes along with a progressive spirit to unlock opportunity for our clients, amplify the impact of our strategies, and make EY-Parthenon Strategy the global advisor of choice for business leaders. That's how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities

The Business Operations Associate (OA) is an entry level position that plays a vital role in driving the success of our client engagements by providing critical administrative project support to our client-serving teams to help them deliver outstanding results to our clients. The primary focus of the OA is to collaborate with our senior professionals and support them and their engagements on all matters related to engagement administration. As an OA you will become an expert in the engagement lifecycle within a leading client-focused professional services firm.

The OA will provide support to our Partners and Senior Managers in Business Development and Engagement Administration and will collaborate with engagement teams to play a vital role in success by ensuring process quality standards are followed.

Provide support with engagement-level administration including client acceptance, Mercury (ERP) & CRM maintenance, conflict checks, engagement economics, billing & invoicing, and other engagement-related activities.

Develop and facilitate negotiation of legal documentation on key engagement-related documents, (e.g., Ensure agreements, engagement proposals, and other engagement-related documents are executed and completed with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.

Provide proposal and credential support through research and knowledge management.

Ensure all SaT Quality excellence standards and compliance requirements are adhered to.

Facilitate pipeline management and reporting at both a Partner and sector level.

Liaise and collaborate with the offshore Engagement Management Services team.

Provide support with staffing and resource allocation and other related staffing activities.

Bachelor's degree required with a preference towards a business concentration.

One to five years of work experience - experience working with senior professionals.

Experience with standard business tools such as MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and CRM systems.

The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.

Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and manage time, multiple tasks, and deadlines effectively.

A strong team player with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients' goals.

Experience with standard business tools such as MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and CRM systems.

An analytical, data-driven mindset.

Ability to apply basic technical and business skills required to execute standardized processes and procedures.

Knowledge of how to leverage 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.

We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. 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. 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. 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 accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

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