EY-Parthenon Strategy and Execution Tech PE Value Creation Senior Associate-Consultant

The opportunity

EY-Parthenons unique combination of transformative strategy transactions and corporate finance delivers real-world value solutions that work in practice not just on paper. Benefiting from EYs full spectrum of services weve 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.

Within EY-Parthenons Strategy and Execution sub service line the Tech Private Equity Value Creation team is a specialized group focused on unlocking growth and operational efficiency for private equity portfolio companies. The team works primarily with PE-backed SaaS businesses in the Technology Media and Telecommunications (TMT) sector.

Our team partners with management teams to identify critical business challenges uncover actionable insights and develop strategic and tactical recommendations typically supporting execution planning and in many cases helping drive implementation. This is a high-impact fast-paced environment where consultants play a key role in delivering results and shaping client outcomes.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Associate-Consultant in EY-Parthenons Strategy and Execution Tech Private Equity Value Creation practice you will be a vital member of the team executing operational focused projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct structured data-driven analysis to identify root causes and quantify opportunities using Excel and other tools.
• Drive structured analysis to identify root causes quantify opportunities and develop actionable data-backed recommendations across go-to-market pricing customer success product and operations.
• Develop and test hypotheses to address complex business problems across go-to-market pricing customer success product and operations.
• Prepare client-ready deliverables and contribute to presentations with increasing independence.
• Support Directors and Partners by preparing materials and insights that help them show up well-informed and impactful at client meetings.
• Take ownership of discrete workstreams and begin to lead internal and client discussions with limited oversight.
• Collaborate with cross-functional client teams and EY-Parthenon colleagues to drive alignment and momentum.

Skills and attributes for success

• Leadership a proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of workstreams and contribute ideas; ability to guide junior team members and support team cohesion.
• Comfort in ambiguity ability to bring structure and clarity to unfamiliar or evolving situations.
• Commercial acumen strong business judgment and an understanding of how to drive value for clients.
• Agility and results orientation thrive in dynamic environments and adapt quickly to new information or shifting priorities.
• Communication and storytelling ability to distill complex analyses into clear compelling narratives for clients.
• Industry fluency familiarity with the TMT landscape particularly B2B SaaS business models and operating challenges.
• Learning mindset eagerness to grow through feedback coaching and hands-on experience.
• Relationship building ability to build trust and credibility with team members and client stakeholders.
• Analytical rigor comfort working with large datasets developing hypotheses and synthesizing insights.
• Project contribution ability to manage tasks independently while contributing to broader team goals.
• Entrepreneurial spirit curiosity and initiative to explore new ideas and challenge the status quo.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelors degree in Business Accounting Finance Engineering Computer Science or Analytics and 2 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 18 months of related work experience.
• Experience in management consulting investment banking corporate strategy or operating roles with significant exposure to growth go-to-market or operational improvement.
• Strong proficiency in Excel modelling Power Point storytelling and structured problem solving
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables
• Experience developing client presentations and communicating insights effectively
• Understanding financial statements and operational performance metrics.
• Experience leading and managing in complex business environments.
• 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 certain circumstances travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.

Ideally you will have

• MBA from a top-rated school.
• Direct experience with private equity sponsors and/or PE-backed portfolio companies.
• Sector experience in TMT with particular emphasis on B2B SaaS business models.

• Familiarity with go-o-market strategy product development or operational improvement in a consulting or operating role.
• Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting including Microsoft Copilot.

What we look for

Were looking for intellectually curious analytically strong professionals who thrive in fast-paced high-impact environments. You should be energized by solving complex problems collaborating with teams and helping clients unlock value. If you bring an entrepreneurial mindset a passion for technology and innovation and a desire to grow through hands-on experience this role is for you.