EY-Parthenon- Software Strategy Group-Commercial Due Diligence - Sr. Associate / Consultant

EY-Parthenon; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary range

Hybrid work model

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

EY-Parthenon (EY Parthenon) is seeking a strategy and transactions professional to drive client engagements from Boston to Los Angeles and beyond. You will lead work streams, coordinate teams, and liaise with Directors, Partners, and clients to deliver actionable insights.

The role emphasizes leadership in complex environments, development of junior staff, and a strong emphasis on market sizing, diligence, and AI-enabled analysis. Travel and flexible hours are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of related work experience, or a graduate degree with around 18 months of related work experience.
• 18+ months of experience leading technology/software companies in a leadership role (consulting or industry).
• Experience managing business strategy and commercial diligence projects in complex environments.
• Ability to assess industries, products, markets, competitors and customers to identify risks and opportunities.
• Proficient in English, written and verbal, in a professional environment.
• Strong organization and time-management skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel and work beyond standard hours when necessary.
• Must reside in or be within commutable distance to the office location.

Responsibilities

• Lead work streams translating client needs into project tasks and deliverables.
• Manage day-to-day problem-solving and team analytical activities; liaison between consulting team members, Directors, Senior Directors, Partners, and clients.

Skills

Lead work streams

Stakeholder liaison

Problem solving

Mentor juniors

Business strategy

Market sizing

AI tools (Copilot)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree

MBA (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Location: Boston, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

The Opportunity

EY-Parthenon’s unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions and corporate finance delivers real‑world value. Benefiting from EY’s full spectrum of services, we’ve reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity, leveraging deep functional and sector expertise, innovative AI‑powered technology, and an investor mindset.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead work streams translating client needs into project tasks and deliverables.
• Manage day‑to‑day problem‑solving and team analytical activities; serve as key liaisons between consulting team members, Directors, Senior Directors, Partners, and clients.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Develop business strategies using tools such as market sizing, market participant interviews, decision‑maker survey panels, and discussions with target company management teams.
• Review transaction rationale and/or deal documents to identify critical business issues and risks relating to a proposed transaction.
• Manage and motivate workstreams and teams with diverse skills and backgrounds.
• Develop, manage, and mentor junior team members.

Qualifications

• Outstanding academic performance, with a bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 18 months of related work experience.
• Minimum of 18 months of experience working with technology and software companies in a leadership role, either as a management consultant or as an employee, with knowledge of and experience in the software economy.
• Experience managing business strategy and commercial diligence projects in complex environments.
• Ability to make detailed assessments of industries, products, markets, competitors, and customers to identify risks and opportunities.
• Proficient in English, both written and verbal, in a professional environment.
• Effective organization and time‑management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines.
• Willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.
• Must reside in or be within a commutable distance to the office location for this position.

Other Requirements

• Our SSG team members are in the office approximately three days a week.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• MBA with 1 year of related work experience or a graduate degree with at least 2 years of related work experience, focused on client advisory or strategic planning within a professional services environment.
• Excellent problem‑solving, project management, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of how to leverage AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.

What We Look For

We are looking for candidates who have a strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis and the ability to link business strategy to performance. Being a strong team player is critical, as is the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients’ goals.

What We Offer You

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

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package, with a base salary range for this position in the US from $130,000 to $185,000; individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. Total Rewards includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Hybrid model: most people in external, client‑serving roles are expected to work together in person 40–60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project, or year.
• Flexible vacation policy: decide how much vacation time you need based on your circumstances. You’ll also receive time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, winter/summer breaks, personal/family care, and other leaves of absence.

Next Steps

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

EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

For those living in California, additional information is available.

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.

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