EY-Parthenon Corporate Finance Quantitative Finance and Economics Senior Associate

Strategy and Transactions Transactions and Corporate Finance Quantitative Finance & Economics Experienced Staff

Our Quantitative Finance & Economics team is part of the Transactions and Corporate Finance practice. We advise our clients on the economics and valuation of complex financial securities through the application of sophisticated techniques in the areas of corporate finance data & economic analysis and financial engineering. Our work spans different disciplines in the capital markets including equities fixed income credit derivatives and the structured products markets. If youre passionate about delivering the highest quality advice to clients this rapidly growing team is perfect for you.

The opportunity

As a member of our national team youll work on a broad variety of financial instruments and perform analyses for many purposes including assisting clients with their corporate finance strategy M&A transactions and regulatory reporting to name a few. Youll be working in an intensive learning environment in which you will be a key team member developing new solutions and models performing research and analyses raising issues and challenging return well support you throughout your career and offer you an outstanding environment in which to develop your skills and make an impact. You will have the opportunity to be part of a larger Transactions and Corporate Finance team that creates and delivers broad analytics-enabled solutions that align to our clients focus on finance strategy buy and integrate sell and separate decisions and reshaping of results.

What to expect

You will be seen as an expert in quantitative finance and in the analysis and valuation of complex financial instruments. As part of an innovative cutting edge group that solves complex and challenging problems you will also hone your communication and client delivery skills by becoming accustomed to presenting our complex analyses to audiences with highly diverse technical backgrounds. By joining our team youll be part of a culture in which drive collaboration enthusiasm and the willingness to try new methods and approaches are the keys to success.

Your key responsibilities

Advising clients on corporate finance and the valuation of complex financial instruments

Conducting research on the fixed income and equity markets and on individual companies

Developing valuation models including binomial lattice and Monte Carlo simulation models

Using our proprietary valuation models for valuing financial instruments estimating market parameters and inputs for valuation models

Analyzing financial instruments using data visualization tools modern statistics and machine learning techniques

Presenting your results and findings to the team and to clients

Analyzing and performing due diligence on credit and expected losses

Working with clients to establish valuation processes and documentation

Skills and attributes for success

Strong financial and quantitative analysis skills.

Strong problem-solving skills.

Excellent verbal and written business English skills.

Intellectual curiosity.

To qualify for the role you must have

A bachelors degree and at least 1 year of related work experience; or a graduate degree and at least 1 year of related work experience; or an advance degree (masters or Ph D.) in a quantitative discipline such as finance mathematics statistics financial engineering engineering or economics

Demonstrated aptitude to quantitative and qualitative analysis of financial instruments which may include options warrants fixed income & hybrid securities structured products and other derivatives

Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: Python R Matlab or VBA

Knowledge of Bloomberg Thomson Reuters or Capital IQ is a plus

Experience in developing web-based applications and working with large datasets is a plus

Ability to work within a given budget and schedule providing top-quality results in a fast-paced dynamic environment

Ability to work independently and as part of a team prioritizing multiple tasks deadlines and project stakeholders

A strong work ethic strong communications skills and demonstrate an ability to work in a dynamic environment full of new challenges and ideas

The flexibility and the willingness to travel occasionally

Ideally youll also have

Achievement of or significant progress towards a CFA FRM PRM or ASA/AM designation is a plus with an expectation of the completion of one designation within a given timeframe.

What we look for

Were interested in people who are rigorous in their thought processes are able to work under pressure and multitask and are committed to meeting deadlines. Youll also need plenty of enthusiasm positivity and energy paired with a thirst to learn. So if youre ready to bring eagerness and new perspectives youre a perfect fit for the Quantitative Finance & Economics team.

What we Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our addition our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage pension and 401(k) plans and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy youll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. Youll 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.

Plus we offer

Continuous learning:Youll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

Success as defined by you: Well provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way.

Transformative leadership: Well give you the insights coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

Diverse and inclusive culture: Youll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.