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USA - EY-Parthenon - Strategy & Execution - Generalist - Summer Associate 2026

Locations: Los Angeles, California; Chicago, Illinois; Boston, Massachusetts; New York, New York

Requisition ID: 1632647

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USA – EY-Parthenon – Strategy & Execution - Generalist - Summer Associate 2026

The opportunity

EY-Parthenon’s (EYP) professionals work with clients to create social and economic value by helping them make better, more informed decisions about strategically managing capital and transactions in fast-changing markets. Working in EYP is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to become a world-class business advisor to some of the largest and most prestigious companies in the world. You will gain technical expertise, access to a variety of industries, holistic views of clients’ issues and strategic objectives, as well as deep knowledge and firsthand experience with the range of value-creating solutions we provide. We believe that by helping companies manage their capital agenda and driving their competitive advantage, we’ll help them increase returns through improved decisions across all aspects of their capital agenda - and here you’ll be right at the heart of that mission.

Your key responsibilities

As a Summer Associate at EY-Parthenon, you will work on project teams, assisting with strategic challenges for C-suite clients. Throughout your internship, you will receive training in business concepts and analytical methods and have the opportunity to interact with clients and gain valuable insights into their operations. This role involves conducting secondary research using diverse sources such as analyst reports and news articles to inform strategic decisions. It requires executing various technical analyses like customer segmentation and market sizing to underpin strategic recommendations. Summer Associates are expected to continuously learn new skills relevant to different industries and support client engagement teams. Staying updated with industry trends and identifying risks and opportunities is a key responsibility, along with supporting financial aspects of engagements like budget management. The role also entails reviewing business plans, scrutinizing financial models, and developing project plans for effective transaction strategy and execution.

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role, you must have

A predicted bachelor’s degree from an undergraduate institution

Proficiency in the English language, including the ability to listen, understand, read and communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, in a professional environment

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.

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

Ideally, you will have

Outstanding academic performance, including coursework relevant to the position, such as quantitative courses in finance, mathematics, business, economics, biologic sciences, computer science, or engineering

Demonstrated interest in related fields through internships, coursework or extracurricular activities

A strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative research and analysis

The ability to assess complex situations and business problems to formulate potential solutions for our clients

The ability and the confidence to establish meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word

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 $45 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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