(Senior) Consultant - EY Parthenon - Strategy

Iris Software; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 80’000 - 100’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global professional services firm in Zurich is seeking a Strategy Consultant to join its Strategy & Execution team. In this role, you'll work on diverse strategy projects, collaborating closely with clients to deliver innovative solutions. Ideal candidates will possess a completed business or STEM degree, strong analytical thinking, and at least one year of consulting or industry experience. Fluency in English and additional languages is a plus. This position offers an opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment and contribute to meaningful projects.

Leistungen

Coaching and training programs

Access to the latest technology

High-performing teams

Qualifikationen

• At least 1 year of post-graduate industry experience, ideally in commercial strategy/M&A.
• Fluency in English is essential, with additional languages (German, French, Italian) advantageous.
• Interest in the Life Sciences sector and readiness to learn.

Aufgaben

• Engage in strategy projects including corporate strategy and M&A integrations.
• Support business development and client engagement.
• Gather and analyze information to provide recommendations.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Client-oriented attitude

Team-player mentality

Project management

Innovative thinking

Ausbildung

Completed business or STEM degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

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Kick-start a purposeful career and join our unique Strategy&Execution team to support our clients on exciting projects on a daily basis!

In our EY Parthenon (EY-P) practice, we help our clients look beyond and position themselves to fulfil their growth objectives through corporate strategy, capital allocation and M&A transactions. We help our clients navigate through complexity to reimagine their ecosystems, reshape their portfolios, stabilize their businesses, manage downturn scenarios and reinvent themselves for a better future. Together with our clients, we make well‑founded, strategic decisions for businesses. If you’re looking to develop your skills and grow your career in a fast‑paced environment whilst working with cross‑functional and multicultural teams, come join us!

Within EY-P, our Strategy&Execution group provides a full range of strategic consulting services including corporate and growth strategy, M&A integrations, separations, transformations, Private Equity value creation, Operational/HR/IT Due Diligence, and Operational Restructuring. Our Strategy&Execution team works cross‑functionally and across the entire transaction lifecycle.

Your key responsibilities

• Engage in a diverse array of strategy projects, including portfolio strategy, go‑to‑market models, market access & pricing, health equity & sustainability, healthcare system transformation initiatives, etc.
• Work on integrations, carve‑outs, corporate restructuring and other types of M&A transactional engagements in project teams directly with our clients.
• Support a wide range of strategy and M&A transactional topics.
• Identify and, oftentimes, implement innovative solutions for complex client challenges.
• Support business development through developing intellectual property, proposal documents and attending sales pitches.
• Gather and analyze information, and provide recommendations to team members and clients.
• Collaborate with clients on planning and executing strategy and M&A deal life‑cycle workstreams.
• Help build an open and inclusive work environment and maintain professional relationship with our clients.

What we look for

• A completed business or STEM degree. Background in life sciences advantageous.
• At least 1 year of post‑graduate industry and/or consulting experience, ideally within the commercial strategy and M&A space.
• Sharp analytical thinking and exceptional problem‑solving skills in academic, professional and extracurricular settings.
• Excellent skills in PowerPoint for building presentations and proficiency in Excel for data analysis and management.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, both verbally and in writing, in English. Additional fluency in German, French and/or Italian advantageous.
• Client‑oriented attitude and desire to make an impact.
• Readiness to learn and develop new skills; interest in the Life Sciences sector, commitment to expanding knowledge and understanding of both business‑related and scientific nuances within the Life Sciences field.
• Curious mindset with a willingness to work on a variety of topics, demonstrating adaptability and openness to new challenges.
• Creative thinker and self‑starter who can generate innovative ideas and take initiative in tasks/projects.
• Strong team‑player mentality to proactively drive solutions within highly motivated and diverse teams across functions, countries and regions.
• Hard‑working individual with an ambitious mindset, dedicated to achieving high‑quality results.
• Diligent and detail‑oriented approach to work, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.
• Demonstrates resilience and the ability to perform under pressure, maintaining composure and focus in challenging situations.

What’s in it for you

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology and surround you with high‑performing teams. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skills you need – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities. If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

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