EY-Parthenon - Deals - Transaction Analytics - Senior Director

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The opportunity EY-Parthenon’s unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions 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 – enabling you to shape your future with confidence.   Your key responsibilities As a Senior Director with EY-Parthenon's Deals Transaction Analytics practice, you will lead teams in delivering critical data-driven business, financial, and commercial insights to support clients in their M&A, divestitures, carve-outs, and other transformational events. Further, you will leverage your business acumen and analytics skills to lead value creation initiatives within private equity portfolio companies and corporations alike. In both M&A and value creation projects, you'll work closely with corporate and private equity leaders, strategists, and decision-makers, offering data-driven insights that help shape strategic decisions. This role provides the opportunity to combine technical skills with business acumen, working with advanced tools/technologies such as Alteryx, Snowflake, Databricks and PowerBI along with Excel, SQL and Python. You will leverage AI technologies to both drive efficiencies and thoughtful problem solving in your daily work. You will also mentor junior team members and present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Lead data analytics projects to advise clients on financial and commercial issues, M&A transactions, and value creation opportunities for corporate clients and private equity portfolio companies. Guide teams in executing descriptive and predictive analytics, transforming data into actionable insights. Contribute to practice development and business growth through client meetings, presentations, and new business pursuits. Support the career development of junior staff through mentorship. Drive innovation by applying advanced analytical techniques and staying updated on sector trends. Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing strategic insights and solutions.

Skills and attributes for success

Project Management: Lead and manage project teams comprising of colleagues from across the EY-Parthenon sub service lines. Business and Commercially Driven: Work in a fast-paced, exciting environment with strong business acumen to drive value to our clients. Business Development: Drive pursuits, including presentations and client meetings. Contribute to our practice development initiatives, supporting the continued focus of our team as a great place to work. People development: Coach, train, and mentor junior team members to support achievement of their career goals. Technical Proficiency: Expertise in tools like Alteryx, Snowflake, Databricks, Power BI and Excel. Proficiency in SQL and Python. Further, experience and interest to leverage cutting-edge technologies, including AI, to drive thoughtful and thought-provoking business outcomes. Innovation: Leverage cutting-edge data analytics techniques to deliver insights. Relationship Building: Establish strong relationships with clients, offering data-driven recommendations.

To qualify for the role, you must have

A bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field and 8 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 7 years of related work experience.