EY-Parthenon - Corporate Finance - Business Valuation - Financial Services - Senior Associate

In this role you will serve as a corporate finance and valuation specialist within EY-Parthenon, focusing on valuations, strategic initiatives, and M&A for financial services clients. You will deliver rigorous analyses, advise management, and support financial reporting and regulatory needs. You will mentor junior team members and stay current with industry developments to enhance client offerings. This position offers exposure to high-impact engagements across banking, asset management, and related sectors, with opportunities to shape value for top clients. You will work in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment within EY's Financial Services Organization.

• medical and dental coverage
• pension and 401(k) plans
• wide range of paid time off
• flexible vacation policy
• EY Paid Holidays
• Personal/Family Care

• Deliver analyses and recommendations from start to finish with quality, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with client management and internal audit to support financial reporting, transaction analysis, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide strategic advice to management to improve performance and value.
• Produce business valuations for M&A, financial reporting, tax purposes, and strategic advisory.
• Specialize in valuing intangibles (brands, deposit intangibles, customer relationships, licenses, patents, technology).
• Develop client relationships and identify new business opportunities; contribute to expanding EY-Parthenon capabilities.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members; promote ongoing professional development.
• Stay current with industry advancements, technology/tools, and regulatory updates; integrate insights into client offerings.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or business with at least 2 years of related valuation experience; or a graduate degree with at least 1 year of related valuation experience.
• Advanced understanding of corporate finance, business analysis, and valuation methodologies.
• Proficient in developing financial models independently; strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities; experience influencing stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Ability to balance competing priorities in a demanding environment.
• Commitment to integrity, innovation, and client service.
• Experience in valuation, corporate finance, or financial advisory within financial services.

• Strategic thinker
• Analytical mindset
• Self-directed and collaborative
• Financial modeling
• Valuation methodologies
• Regulatory and accounting knowledge related to financial services