Job Description

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We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.  Join EY and help to build a better working world.

EY-Parthenon – Deals – Investment Banking - Consumer – Associate

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.

Ernst & Young Capital Advisors, LLC (EYCA) offers investment banking services with access to a global network of EY mergers & acquisitions, debt capital markets and equity capital markets professionals. The global EY network offers a comprehensive suite of services, and EY firms consistently rank among the leading financial services firms based on the number of completed transactions globally.

As an M&A Investment Banking Associate you’ll work in a team setting to help provide clients with objective advice on M&A and corporate financing alternatives through highly focused industry teams with world-class, global execution capabilities. You’ll be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions.

You’ll be working in a small and collaborative team environment with corporate finance and investment banking professionals on a variety of projects across a range of sub sectors.

Your key responsibilities

As an M&A Investment Banking Associate you will be a vital member of the team supporting and executing M&A and corporate finance engagements. You’ll be focused on analyzing financial data and identifying key trends behind the performance of a business, preparing financial models and cash flow scenarios, conducting research, and driving analyses, marketing presentations, and CIPs. You will also help develop team members ensuring their career development.

Skills and attributes for success

• Advise companies regarding strategic and corporate finance alternatives and drive the execution of M&A transactions.
• Prepare pitch books, descriptive information memoranda and related materials for M&A and capital raising mandates.
• Perform extensive financial analysis, valuation analysis and pro forma financial modeling.
• Identify key issues and potential areas of valuation and transaction risk within engagements.
• Perform In-depth market-sector and company-specific research.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and at least 1-2 years of related work experience.
• Existing Series 7 and/or 79 plus Series 63 securities licenses (in good standing).
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, including the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel to develop financial models, knowledge of pivot tables and using excel for in-depth modeling.
• Efficient use of research databases, and technical ability to analyze data.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to develop and maintain relationships at all levels of the organization.
• You must either reside in or be in a commutable distance to your office location for this position.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.

Ideally, you will have

• A proven record of excellence in investment banking with a focus on M&A transactions.
• Established networking skills in the consumer industry.
• Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.

What we look for

We’re interested in talented professionals with the ability to visualize our clients’ goals and think creatively to facilitate them - often in time sensitive and intense work environments. If you meet the above criteria and have an entrepreneurial spirit, and a genuine passion for taking on new challenges, this role could be for you.

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 you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn  more .

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.  The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $150,000 to $185,000. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.  In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 
EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.

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EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

EY  |  Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

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