Analyst, Operational Due Diligence, Strategy & Execution, EY-Parthenon, Belfast

The opportunity

At EY-Parthenon, our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions, tax 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Support client-facing projects, including pre-deal analysis, due diligence (technology, operational, carve-out, synergy), integration/divestiture planning, and value creation planning & execution.
• Be part of teams advising clients across all sectors, supporting key decision makers in developing and executing strategies for transactions
• Conduct research, data analysis, and interviews to inform strategic recommendations.
• Assist teams developing insights, proposals and pitching for new working to support business development activities
• Contribute to internal initiatives such as recruitment, training, and knowledge management.
• Participate in team events, socials, and people initiatives.

Skills and Attributes for success

• Curiosity - asking the right questions to understand how businesses operate and where performance can improve
• Analytical thinking - using evidence, data and judgement to identify operational risks, opportunities and value creation potential
• Collaboration - working with EY teams, clients and stakeholders to solve complex transaction challenges together
• Ownership - taking responsibility for your work and contributing confidently to client-ready insights
• Digital, data and AI fluency - using technology-enabled analysis to work smarter and strengthen recommendations
• Communication - translating complex operational findings into clear, practical actions for clients and investors

We're looking for someone with

• A Foundation Degree or above, ideally in engineering or a STEM discipline
• Strong team participation skills, particularly teams with diverse skills and backgrounds
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong work initiative and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas
• Experience of delivering high-quality reports and presentations
• Analytical mindset and a passion to be part of a fast-paced, successful transaction team.

What we offer you

We will fuel your ambition and potential with future-focused skills development that equips you with state-of-the-art methodologies and technology-enabled solutions. With more than 25,000 people in 150 countries, you will join an inclusive and empowering culture that values your uniqueness, prioritises your wellbeing, and immerses you in the diverse thinking and cross-cultural experiences necessary to help deliver impact to clients across the globe and to help build a better working world. Learn about careers at EY-Parthenon.

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.

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.