SaT Strategy Analyst

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Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. EY-Parthenon Strategy is a leading advisory organization focused on big-picture strategy consulting, spanning areas that include coming up with long-term strategy roadmaps, market entry & expansion strategy, and growth strategy. We are committed to combining our unconventional thinking with our clients’ smarts to deliver actionable strategies.

The opportunity

In today’s complex business landscape, creativity has become a necessary ingredient for sustained success. EY-Parthenon has an ideal balance of strengths that combines deep sector and local expertise with top notch analytical and executional capabilities in addition to intimate client relationships, proven processes, and a progressive spirit.

We are looking for strategy professionals to join our rapidly growing team in Ukraine at the Analyst level. As part of EY Parthenon Strategy, you will have the opportunity to deliver projects that make a strong impact on the region and develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning.

Your key responsibilities

As an Analyst in the strategy consulting practice, you will be a key participant in work streams and engagements as you translate client needs into project tasks and deliverables. You will work closely with clients to define the objective and scope of the engagements and deliverables in consultation with your seniors.

You can expect to spend most of your time working on strategy-related projects which include (but not limited to): long-term strategy roadmaps, growth strategy, market entry & expansion strategy, go-to-market strategy, business-wide digital transformation projects, commercial due diligence, and greenfield projects.

Your clients may include global corporates, governments and public entities, family conglomerates, and sovereign wealth funds, as well as local leaders in their respective segments, and up-and-coming new generation companies from both Ukraine and the region. The EY-Parthenon Strategy team typically works directly with C-Suite executives on their strategic and transaction decisions.

Skills and attributes for success

As a junior strategy consulting professional, you should be able to:

• Assist in developing business strategies using tools such as market analysis, customer research, macroeconomic forecasting.
• Collect, analyse, and translate large amounts of qualitative and quantitative data into realistic plans, goals, and actionables.
• Assist in preparation of project deliverables and client interaction documents, such as PowerPoint presentations, market reviews, discussion decks and more.

To qualify for the role you must have:

• At minimum, a bachelor’s degree from a top ranking school with outstanding academic performance
• 1 – 2 years of experience, ideally within a consulting practice or within strategy/business development departments.
• Ability to make detailed assessments of industries, products, markets, competitors and customers to identify risks and opportunities.
• Familiarity with finance concepts, including P&L/Balance Sheet/Cash Flow Statements, DCF, valuation multipliers, transaction types, and more
• Strong numerical skills, including on-the-go mental calculations
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Excellent knowledge of English, Ukrainian and Russian
• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• A master’s degree from a high ranked business school.
• Prior experience with a particular focus on client advisory or strategic planning within a professional services or similar environment.
• Prior experience in constructing high-level financial and operational models
• Ability to do multi-layered and non-linear data analysis
• Excellent problem solving, project management, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

What we look for
We’re interested in passionate and talented professionals, vital team members looking forward to accepting new challenges, acquiring some of the most “in demand” skills across transactions, accounting, finance and facilitating our clients by bringing creative solutions and meaningful insights.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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