Associate Intern
Ernst & Young
Associate Intern
Ernst & Young
Global professional services: consulting, assurance, tax
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USA - EY-Parthenon - Deals - Transaction Analytics - Summer Associate - Summer 2027
Will you shape the future or will the future shape you?
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 Transaction Analytics Summer Associate, you will develop highly sought-after analytical skills while solving a broad range of business issues for Fortune 500 companies, small and middle-sized enterprises, and leading private equity firms. In this role, you will have the opportunity to help our clients both in and outside of an M&A transaction. As an expert in business analytics, you will deal with large datasets, including performing data extraction, transformation, modelling, data visualization, benchmarking, and various descriptive and predictive analyses to help our clients make better decisions.
By leveraging your data analytics skills, you are expected to learn and utilize various tools such as Alteryx, SQL, Python, and Excel in addition to data visualization tools such as Power BI. You will be working with, and learning from, highly talented colleagues on challenging, fast-paced, and complex assignments. You’ll be expected to present your findings in a way that is easily understood by technical and nontechnical audiences at all levels.
Skills and attributes for success
To qualify for the role, you must have:
Have, or be working toward, a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in a preferred field of study (Business Analytics, Data Analytics/Science, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Computer and Information Science (with concentration or minor in Business), Business Administration/Management, Engineering, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics).
Sufficient business acumen and critical thinking skills to draw and synthesize meaningful insights from robust underlying data relevant to our clients.
Sufficient ability to manage and work with large datasets (e.g., data wrangling/transformation/structuring) as well as perform relevant analyses.
Experience with or understanding of relational databases/data models.
An understanding of basic financial, accounting and business terminology.
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.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship, now and in the future.
The expectation for this role is in person teaming, at client site or in an EY office, a minimum of 60% of the time or on average 3 days a week over the course of an engagement, project or performance year.
Ideally, you will have:
A preferred cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
Demonstrated interest in working at the intersection of business, data analytics and consulting with a focus on M&A.
Sufficient business acumen and critical thinking skills to draw and synthesize meaningful insights from robust underlying data relevant to our clients.
Passion for solving real business issues and gaining deep experience in various industries and functional areas (e.g., go to market, supply chain, operations, corporate finance).
Desire to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment and working under time sensitive client deadlines.
Ability to interact, communicate, and present effectively with internal team/supervisor as well as external clients.
Experience with or interest in working with alternative data sets to draw insights on competitive positioning and company performance.
Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.
What we offer you
At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.
The hourly pay range for this job in the US is $48.08 to $50.48 per hour. Individual salaries are based on education, geographic location, and alignment to the market data.
If you join EY full time after your internship, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. In addition, our Total Rewards package for full time hires includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
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.
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