EY-Parthenon-Strategy and Execution-Digital Infrastructure- Senior Associate/Consultant

Location: Boston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco 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. EY-Parthenon–Strategy and Execution–Digital Infrastructure– Senior Associate/Consultant 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. EY-Parthenon’s DI practice, a specialized practice within the private equity sector of EY-Parthenon, focuses on the development and applications of the technology and infrastructure that enable our digital world. Our practice has an ideal balance of strengths – deep and concentrated skills with broad executional capabilities, intimate client relationships with large networks of support, and proven processes along with a progressive spirit to unlock opportunity for our clients. You have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. Your key responsibilities As a Senior Associate or Consultant in the EY-Parthenon – Strategy and Execution – Digital Infrastructure practice, you will identify and analyze the client’s most strategic issues. Senior Associates and Consultants are generally a contact point for our clients, responsible for developing work plans, designing and conducting analyses, synthesizing conclusions and managing other case team members. Senior Associates and Consultants work on a variety of client issues, such as developing growth strategies for organizations, performing due diligence on acquisition candidates, assessing attractiveness of potential targets, understanding new markets, turning around underperforming institutions, reducing operating costs and implementing change, and have the opportunity to assume immediate management responsibility. While candidates would work primarily in Digital Infrastructure, they would have the opportunity to work across sectors and practices within the broader Private Equity Practice Group. 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 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. Interest in telecommunications or digital infrastructure (including data centers, wireless infrastructure, broadband infrastructure, satellite communications and related industries) 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. 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. Ideally, you will also have MBA or graduate degree with at least 18 months of related work experience. A strong understanding of digital infrastructure business models, as well as experience and/or knowledge within the digital infrastructure competitive eco-system and value chain. Excellent problem solving, project management, facilitation and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved 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. Successful candidates are intellectually curious, with a bias toward action. We are looking for candidates who are driven to continue to build our practice and culture including ideation of new capabilities and mentorship of junior team members. What we offer youAt EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. 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. Learn more. 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 $130,000 to $185,000. 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. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. For those living in California, please click here for additional information. EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. 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