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USA - EY-Parthenon - Deals - Investment Banking - Summer Analyst 2026

Locations: Charlotte, North Carolina; New York, New York; Cleveland, Ohio

Requisition ID: 1633076

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We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

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USA – EY-Parthenon - Investment Banking - Summer Analyst - Summer 2026

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 an Investment Banking Intern with EY Capital Advisors (EYCA), EY’s team of Investment Banking advisors, you’ll join a close-knit team of professionals, working on live deals (e.g., mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, sale mandates, refinancings, acquisition financings, etc.). You will support deal teams working directly with clients ranging from corporate management teams to business owners beginning on day one. Working at EYCA provides you the opportunity to develop highly specialized investment banking skills and build a network of industry, private equity, law firm and banking contacts. If you’re looking for a hands-on role that will open up new opportunities based on your skills, interests and ambitions, this role is for you.

Whether it’s performing industry research, analyzing detailed financial statements, writing an offering memorandum, identifying potential investors or building complex valuation or leveraged finance models, you’ll use a diverse range of tools and techniques – so each day will present new challenges. As an Intern at EYCA, you’ll be given significant responsibility and attain the skills and experience to become a thoughtful, strategic advisor.

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role, you must have

An achieved or predicted degree, ideally with a concentration in finance.

A strong academic record, including course work relevant to this position (GPA minimum of 3.2).

Ideally, you will have

An understanding of the fundamentals of investment banking, accounting, private equity and financial markets.

Excellent problem solving, organization and time management skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Strong written and verbal communications skills.

Strict attention to detail, quick learner, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

Mastery across the Microsoft Office program suite.

The confidence to communicate effectively, challenge assumptions and speak up with new ideas on how to improve our services.

The ability to work a demanding schedule and willingness to travel when necessary.

Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.

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What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll 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.

The hourly pay range for this job, in the US, is $25 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.
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

We value your application
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Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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