SGV - EYP Strategy - Senior Associate

SGV & Co.; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SGV, the Philippines' largest professional services firm, is seeking a Strategy and Transactions – EY-Parthenon Strategy Senior Associate in Manila. You will develop and deliver strategy services for clients in the Philippines, supporting business development, market research, and practical strategic recommendations.

The role requires at least three years in corporate or professional services, strong knowledge of the local market, and excellent analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with outstanding academic record.
• At least 3 years in corporate or professional services, operations/finance, and go-to-market/top-line growth initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of the Philippines market.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing complex projects and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Aptitude for quantitative and qualitative research and analysis.
• Ability to formulate strategic opportunities, risks and resolutions for clients.
• Integrity, work ethic and adaptability to new environments/clients.
• People skills and coaching.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and excellent communication.
• Excellent command of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to business development with client meeting materials and proposals.
• Assist client projects and engagement teams to deliver outputs.
• Maintain relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of strategy development and implementation.
• Identify strategic opportunities, risks and issues and recommend resolutions.
• Perform primary and secondary market research as needed.
• Deliver high client satisfaction and drive repeat engagements.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Business development

Communication and teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, engineering, or related fields

Tools

MS PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

SGV is the largest professional services firm in the Philippines. In everything we do, we nurture leaders and enable businesses for a better Philippines. This Purpose is our aspirational reason for being that ignites positive change and inclusive growth.

Our multidisciplinary teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, tax, strategy and transactions, and consulting. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, we help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

At SGV, we develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

Strategy and Transactions – EY-Parthenon Strategy

EY-Parthenon is a strategic consultancy that helps clients achieve their full potential by providing deep industry insights and actionable strategies. We specialize in areas such as growth strategy, transaction advisory, and performance improvement. Our team collaborates closely with clients to address their most critical challenges and seize opportunities for value creation. With a focus on delivering impactful results, we empower organizations to navigate complex business landscapes and drive sustainable success.

The EYP Strategy Senior Associate plays a key role in developing and delivering EY-Parthenon’s Strategy services in the Philippines, supporting business development, client engagements, market research, and the development of practical strategic recommendations. The role requires at least three years of relevant corporate or professional services experience, strong knowledge of the Philippine market, excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, project and stakeholder management skills, business development acumen, and strong communication and teamwork.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to business development by preparing client meeting presentation materials and project proposals and by participating in client discussions
• Assist client projects and engagement teams to deliver high-quality outputs
• Maintain relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of all phases and aspects of strategy development and implementation
• Demonstrate ability to not only identify strategic opportunities, risks and issues, but also to recommend resolutions
• Perform primary and secondary market research as needed
• Deliver a high degree of client satisfaction with the engagement process and work products sufficient to drive additional and repeated engagements

Skills And Attributes For Success

What we look for

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, engineering, or related fields from a reputable institution with an outstanding record of academic achievement
• At least 3 years of corporate and professional services experience focused on operations, finance/accounting, and go-to-market/top-line growth initiatives. Experience in a strategy role is a plus
• Good knowledge of the Philippines market with solid understanding of economic, sectoral and business concepts and terminology
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical ability to shape the business agenda and define strategic roadmaps
• Experience with managing complex business projects, working with multi-disciplinary teams
• A strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative research and analysis
• The ability to assess complex situations and business problems to formulate potential solutions for our clients
• Unwavering integrity, work ethic and flexibility to quickly adapt to new environments/clients
• Strong people skills (incl. cross-functional collaboration, team management and people development & coaching)
• Strong internal and external business development acumen
• Entrepreneurial spirit, team player and excellent communicator
• Excellent command of the English language

Ideally, you’ll also:

• Advanced degree (e.g., PhD, MBA, etc.) will be considered a strong asset
• Sectoral exposure in consumer products and retail, financial services, technology, healthcare, logistics, education will be highly valuable
• Excellent communication skills within a virtual working environment
• Advanced proficiency in MS Powerpoint and Excel, and other similar application.

What We Offer You

• Developing an extraordinary you – Gain access to world-class training, coaching, and hands-on experience that will build your skills, sharpen your expertise, and prepare you for leadership opportunities.
• Empowering an extraordinary you – Thrive in a flexible and supportive work environment that prioritizes wellbeing, embraces our values, and helps you achieve both professional success and personal fulfillment.
• Fueling an extraordinary you – Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where collaboration and innovation drive impactful work, and where you’re inspired and challenged by teams who bring out your best.

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