Senior Associate, Cyber Strategy & Deal Tech

EY-Parthenon; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

EY-Parthenon’s Deal Technology practice focuses on cyber-related operations within high-profile global transactions. You will support and execute project work, developing strategies for pre- and post-deal activities while collaborating with client service teams across sectors.

The role requires cybersecurity expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights, with substantial travel to client sites or EY offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or Analytics and 2 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree with ~18 months of related work experience.
• Experience in management consulting and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to translate data into insights and manage projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute operationally focused projects across sectors.
• Develop and implement strategies for transactions (pre- and post-deal).
• Collaborate with IT security leadership and business leaders to assess cybersecurity issues.
• Prepare detailed, analytical PowerPoint/Excel deliverables for stakeholders.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity regulations

Project Management

Business acumen

Business Development

Learning

Relationship Building

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/IS/Engineering/CS/Analytics

Graduate degree + ~18 months related experience

Tools

CISSP

CISM

CIPP

CRISC

ITIL

ISO 27000

Job description

EY-Parthenon’s Deal Technology practice focuses on cyber-related operations within high-profile global transactions. You will support and execute project work, developing strategies for pre- and post-deal activities while collaborating with client service teams across sectors.

The role requires cybersecurity expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights, with substantial travel to client sites or EY offices.