EY-Parthenon – Senior Associate - Corporate Finance, Quantitative Finance and Economics

EY-Parthenon - Corporate Finance - Quantitative Finance and Economics - Senior 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.

Our Quantitative Finance & Economics team is part of the EY-Parthenon Corporate Finance practice. Our CLEAR (Commercial Litigation and Economic Antitrust) team is part of the EY-Parthenon practice. We advise clients, law firms, and corporate counsel on the economics of complex commercial disputes and the antitrust review of mergers and acquisitions. Our work spans expert testimony, damages and valuation analysis, class certification, econometric modeling, and merger clearance before competition authorities. If you're passionate about applying rigorous economic and valuation analysis to high-stakes litigation and regulatory matters, this rapidly growing team is perfect for you.

As a member of our team, you'll work across a broad variety of litigation and antitrust engagements, supporting testifying experts, building economic and econometric models, and translating complex analyses into clear, defensible conclusions. You'll be working in an intensive learning environment in which you will be a key team member developing new approaches, performing research and analyses, raising issues, and challenging assumptions. In return, we'll support you throughout your career and offer you an outstanding environment in which to develop your skills and make an impact.

You will be seen as an expert in applied economics, econometrics, valuation and the analysis of competition and damages. As part of an innovative group that solves complex and challenging problems, you will also hone your communication and delivery skills by presenting sophisticated analyses to audiences with highly diverse backgrounds, including attorneys, clients, regulators, and, ultimately, courts. By joining our team, you'll be part of a culture in which drive, collaboration, enthusiasm, and the willingness to try new methods and approaches are the keys to success.

Your key responsibilities

• Supporting testifying experts in commercial litigation matters, including the preparation of expert reports, rebuttal reports, and materials for depositions and trial.
• Building valuation and damages models, and performing analyses using Python and other statistical tools.
• Researching industries, markets, and individual companies relevant to litigation and merger matters.
• Conducting economic and econometric analysis in support of liability, damages, and class certification.
• Advising clients and counsel on the antitrust review of mergers and acquisitions, including relevant market definition and competitive effects.
• Developing and applying econometric and quantitative models, including hypothetical monopolist test (HMT/SSNIP) analyses, GUPPI and upward pricing pressure measures, merger simulation, and diversion ratio estimation.
• Preparing and presenting findings to internal teams, clients, and counsel, and supporting experts in regulatory submissions and before competition authorities.
• Working with clients and counsel to establish clear, well-documented analytical processes and workpapers that withstand scrutiny.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong economic, quantitative, and econometric analysis skills.
• Strong valuation skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound economic judgment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex analyses clearly.
• Intellectual curiosity and attention to detail.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of related work experience; or a graduate degree and at least 1 year of related work experience; or an advance degree (master’s or Ph D.) in economics, finance, statistics, econometrics, mathematics, financial engineering, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Experience in one or both of the following, with strength in at least one: 
  • Economic consulting for litigation: preparing expert reports, supporting depositions and trial testimony, damages and valuation analysis, class certification work, and presenting analytical results.
  • Economic antitrust for merger approvals: M&A deal clearance, relevant market definition, and econometric modeling, including the hypothetical monopolist test (HMT), GUPPI, merger simulation, and competitive effects analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Python.
• A solid foundation in microeconomics, industrial organization, and business and complex securities valuation.
• Knowledge of Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, or Capital IQ is a plus.
• Experience working with large datasets is a plus.
• Ability to work within a given budget and schedule, providing top-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in the English language, including the ability to listen, understand, read, and communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, in a professional environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, prioritizing multiple tasks, deadlines, and project stakeholders.
• A strong work ethic, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment full of new challenges and ideas.
• 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

• Experience supporting testifying experts in litigation or regulatory proceedings.
• Familiarity with the merger review process before U.S. and international competition authorities.
• Progress toward or achievement of a CFA, FRM, PRM, or ASA/AM designation is a plus.
• Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.

What we look for

We are interested in talented professionals with the ability to visualize our clients' goals and think creatively to facilitate them. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, and a genuine passion for taking on new challenges, this role is for you.