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

Location: New York, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, McLean, Hoboken, San Francisco.

The opportunity

EY-Parthenon's unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions and corporate finance delivers real‑world value through solutions that work in practice. Our Quantitative Finance & Economics team advises clients on the economics and valuation of complex financial securities using sophisticated techniques across corporate finance, data & economic analysis, and financial engineering. The work spans equities, fixed income, credit, derivatives and structured products markets. If you’re passionate about delivering high‑quality advice, this rapidly growing team has a role for you.

As a member of our team, you’ll work on a broad variety of financial instruments and perform analyses for corporate finance strategy, M&A transactions, regulatory reporting and more. You will be a key team member developing new solutions and models, performing research and analyses, raising issues, and challenging assumptions. In return we support your career development and offer an outstanding environment to grow your skills and make an impact.

Your key responsibilities

• Advising clients on corporate finance and the valuation of complex financial instruments.
• Conducting research on the fixed income and equity markets and on individual companies.
• Developing valuation models, including binomial lattice and Monte Carlo simulation models.
• Using proprietary valuation models to value financial instruments, estimating market parameters and inputs.
• Analyzing financial instruments using data visualization tools, modern statistics, and machine learning techniques.
• Presenting results and findings to the team and to clients.
• Analyzing and performing due diligence on credit and expected losses.
• Working with clients to establish valuation processes and documentation.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong financial and quantitative analysis skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Intellectual curiosity.

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 advanced degree (master’s or Ph D) in a quantitative discipline such as finance, mathematics, statistics, financial engineering, engineering or economics.
• Demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis of financial instruments which may include options, warrants, fixed income & hybrid securities, structured products and other derivatives.
• Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: Python, R, Matlab, or VBA.
• 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.
• Ability to work within a given budget and schedule, providing top‑quality results in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficient in English, 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 and strong communication skills, with 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; travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.

Ideally, you will have

• Achievement of or significant progress towards a CFA, FRM, PRM or ASA/AM designation is a plus, with an expectation of completion within a given timeframe.
• 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.

What we offer you

At EY, we develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We empower you in a flexible environment and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• 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 range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $113,100 to $186,700. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $135,700 to $212,200. 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.
• Join us in our team‑led and leader‑enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client‑serving roles to work together in person 40‑60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• 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.

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.

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