Strategy and M&A Consultant - EY-Parthenon

EY-Parthenon; København; On-site; DKK 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Nordic onboarding program

Formal training and mentoring

Job summary

EY-Parthenon in Copenhagen invites graduates to join the Strategy & Execution team for winter 2026 or August 2027, delivering market-leading strategy and M&A advisory to corporate and private equity clients.

You will develop growth and portfolio strategies, run commercial and operational due diligence, and guide transaction execution across the full M&A lifecycle with Nordic clients, supported by formal training and a dedicated counselor.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree at the top of your class in economics, finance, IT, business administration, engineering or a related field.
• Graduated in 2026 or will graduate in 2027.
• Proficiency in English and preferably another European language.
• Track record of relevant professional and/or extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop growth and portfolio strategies for clients.
• Advise on commercial value drivers and operational risks during due diligence.
• Support transaction execution and post-merger integration across the M&A lifecycle.
• Collaborate with colleagues across strategy, execution, and transaction teams.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Growth-oriented

Curious problem-solver

Collaborative

English proficiency

European language skills

Education

Master's degree in economics, finance, IT, business administration, engineering or related field

Job description

What if we didn’t focus on who you are today, but who you could become?

Join our market-leading strategy and M&A consulting practice as part of EY-Parthenon’s Strategy & Execution team in winter 2026 or August 2027.

EY-Parthenon is a global consulting firm comprised of more than 25,000 professionals that advise leading corporate and private equity clients on a broad range of topics, including corporate strategy, commercial & operational diligence, transaction execution, post-deal value realization, financial diligence, corporate finance, valuations and others. We are looking for curious minds who want to accelerate their career by joining the Strategy & Execution team in the Copenhagen office.

The opportunity: your next adventure awaits

In The Strategy & Execution Team, We Work With Leading Clients To Help Them Grow, Reshape Their Portfolios, And Reinvent Themselves To Deliver Value For The Future. We Work Across Diverse Areas, Covering Corporate Strategy, Commercial & Operational Due Diligence And Transaction Execution. You Will Work Across Areas And Get The Opportunity To Specialize As You Progress

Corporate strategy: Develop growth and portfolio strategies by helping firms identify attractive markets, unlock new opportunities, and make high-impact strategic decisions.

Commercial and operational due diligence: Advise leading clients on high-profile transactions by assessing commercial value drivers (market, customer and competitor), operational performance and technology risks, while identifying growth and cost optimization opportunities.

Transaction execution: Advise clients throughout the M&A lifecycle, helping define transaction strategies, set priorities, execute post-merger integrations, carve-outs and realization of strategic and operational potential.

What We Look For

• You have an entrepreneurial and growth-oriented mindset, proactively identifying opportunities and translating ideas into solutions
• You are curious and passionate about solving complex problems
• You are enthusiastic and collaborative, with a desire to learn from those around you
• Qualifications:
• You have completed a master’s degree at the top of your class in economics, finance, IT, business administration, engineering or a related field
• You graduated in 2026 or will graduate in 2027
• You have proficiency in English and preferably another European language
• Ideally, you can demonstrate a track record of relevant professional and/or extracurricular activities, e.g., student job, volunteering, internship, semester abroad, etc.

What’s In It For You

• Opportunity to work with highly skilled Strategy and M&A professionals on some of the most interesting Nordic transactions in the market
• An attractive compensation package
• Continuous development through formal training, on-the-job learning and guidance from a dedicated counselor
• A buddy and Nordic introductory programme to support your onboarding and connect you with fellow graduates

What You Can Expect

If this opportunity sounds like a fit for you, we would love to hear from you.

Application deadline: 11 October 2026

The Steps In Our Recruitment Process Are As Follows

• Assessment: After we receive your application, you’ll get an assessment link within a few days. It takes about 20 minutes to finish
• Interview: Selected candidates will be invited to three rounds of interviews, of which the first two will consist of case interviews covering operational M&A topics. The interviews will take place in November and December 2026

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence?

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