EY-Parthenon Senior Associate - Commercial Diligence

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is looking for an Associate/Senior Associate to join its consulting team in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves developing client relationships, conducting industry analysis, and delivering strategic insights. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. The firm offers a dynamic and inclusive culture focused on employee wellbeing. Apply now to shape your future with confidence.

Benefits

State-of-the-art skills development

Inclusive and empowering culture

Diverse experiences across teams

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience as Associate; 2-4 years as Senior Associate.
• Experience in client-facing strategy roles focusing on M&A or commercial due diligence.
• Strong business acumen with analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Shaping and developing the practice.
• Delivering client-ready output with minimum supervision.
• Conducting primary interviews for engagements.
• Evaluating risks arising from engagements.
• Keeping abreast of market trends and competition.

Skills

Industry analysis

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

MS Excel proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Alteryx

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Overview

The opportunity

At EY-Parthenon, our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions, tax 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.

Responsibilities

• Shaping up and developing the practice
• Delivering quality and client-ready output with minimum supervision
• Conducting primary interviews with industry experts for engagements
• Evaluating and managing risks arising from engagements and delivery
• Keeping abreast of market trends, M&A intelligence, and competition in the sector
• Developing a strong network with peers and professionals in the field

Skills and attributes for success

• Industry analysis - ability to evaluate the trends, developments, and key events that can have an impact on the industry
• Must have 1-2 years of relevant experience as Associate and 2-4 years of relevant experience for a Senior Associate
• Strong analytical bent of mind and a structured problem-solving approach
• High level of strategic and creative thinking
• Benchmarking KPIs and indicating key differentiators
• Knowledge of available databases across the industry and experience in working on these databases (Statista, Euro Monitor, Capital IQ, , Fitch, APQC, etc.)
• Should have worked on proposals and business development activities
• Strong communication (written and oral) skills
• High level of proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint; Experience with tools such as Alteryx, Tableau, and Power BI will be preferred
• Strong interpersonal and team skills
• Ability to manage stringent deadlines and tough client situations, which may occasionally demand extended working hours

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant work experience in a client-facing strategy discipline at a strategy/ boutique strategy, Big 4 consulting firm, or private equity fund with a focus on M&A, commercial due diligence and growth strategy
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or another related field.
• Strong business acumen, with analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to understand analysis of potential acquisition targets, including assessing the market landscape (structure, size, and profitability, drivers of performance, trends, outlook), the target's competitive position (competitive landscape, target's relative financial performance, target's relative offer position), and the viability of the target's revenue and profit forecast and client's investment thesis
• Comfort with ambiguity and fluid client situations and ability to work in a fast-paced deal environment

What we look for

• Deep and direct client relationships
• Proven business development and practice/industry vertical leadership abilities
• Written point of view documents/industry reports/sector opinions etc.

What we offer you

We will fuel your ambition and potential with future-focused skills development that equips you with state-of-the-art methodologies and technology-enabled solutions. With more than 25,000 people in 150 countries, you will join an inclusive and empowering culture that values your uniqueness, prioritizes your wellbeing, and immerses you in the diverse thinking and cross-cultural experiences necessary to help deliver impact to clients across the globe and to help build a better working world. Learn more about careers at EY-Parthenon.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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