Quantitative Finance and Economics Associate - Corporate Finance

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

Our Quantitative Finance and Economics team members are dedicated to applying sophisticated techniques from corporate and quantitative finance, financial engineering, financial modeling and data analytics to assist clients in designing, understanding and valuing complex financial securities. Using the same set of skills, the team also works on challenging problems helping clients better understand and manage risk more broadly in various areas such as transaction structuring, credit portfolios, structured products and the residual value of assets. If you’re passionate about delivering the highest quality advice to clients, this rapidly growing team is perfect for you.

As a member of our team, you’ll work on a broad variety of financial instruments, credit and economic problems. The analyses will be used for many purposes including assisting clients with corporate strategy, transaction support, and financial, regulatory and tax reporting. You’ll be working in an intensive learning environment in which you’ll become a key team member developing new products and models, 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 and make an impact. You will have the opportunity to be part of a broader EYP team that creates and delivers broad, analytics-enabled solutions that align to our client’s focus on corporate finance, strategy, buy and integrate or sell and separate decisions, and reshaping of results.

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Have or be working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a quantitative discipline, such as economics, finance, mathematics, statistics, or financial engineering.

• Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: Python, R, MATLAB or VBA.

• 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.

• Immigration sponsorship may be available.

• 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 aptitude for the quantitative and qualitative analysis of financial instruments, including options, warrants, fixed income securities and other derivatives.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team prioritizing multiple tasks, deadlines, and project stakeholders.

• Knowledge of Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, or Capital IQ is a plus.

• Experience in developing web-based applications and working with large datasets is a plus.

• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver’s license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations.

• 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.

• 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 for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $100,000 - $115,000. 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.

• 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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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.

All in to shape the future with confidence.

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