EY-Parthenon - Senior Strategy Consultant

<p><strong><span>Working Location: Athens (hybrid)</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span>At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.</span><span> </span><span>Being part of EY in Greece means being part of a team which has been announced as </span><strong><span>Top Employer</span></strong><span> for the third consecutive year, certified as a </span><strong><span>Great Place to Work</span></strong><span> for a second year in a row, and awarded as </span><strong><span>Best Workplace in Professional Services &amp; Consulting</span></strong><span> for the first time!</span></p> <p><span>At EY, we’ll develop you with </span><strong><span>future-focused skills</span></strong><span> and equip you with </span><strong><span>world-class experiences</span></strong><span> through coaching and training programs as well as the use of </span><strong><span>advanced technology and AI</span></strong><span>. We’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a</span><strong><span> diverse and inclusive culture </span></strong><span>of globally connected teams</span></p> <p><span>Join our continuously growing team, which employs </span><strong><span>over 2.600 professionals in Greece</span></strong><span>, to experience great flexibility under our </span><strong><span>hybrid operating model</span></strong><span> across our offices in Athens, Patras, and Thessaloniki and help to </span><strong><span>build a better working world</span></strong><span>.</span></p> <p><strong><span> </span></strong></p> <p><strong><span>The opportunity</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span>At <strong>EY-Parthenon</strong>, 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.</span></p> <p><span>Due to our rapid expansion, we are now looking for <strong>Senior Strategy Consultants</strong> to join our team in Athens</span><span>. </span><span><span>They’ll be a part of a collaborative team that applies the latest thinking, research, analytics, and methodologies to help transform clients’ businesses and solve complex business matters, driving change for tomorrow’s working world. For smart, nice, and driven candidates, working at EY-Parthenon offers the opportunity to change how world-leading organizations do business.</span></span></p> <p><span>As a Senior Consultant in our team, you will:</span></p> <ul> <li><span>advise clients across various sectors, support key decision makers in developing transformative corporate, growth and transaction strategies, and executing them</span></li> <li><span><span>understand key business drivers, co-develop our approach with clients, agree value measurements with the client, provide value to the client through insights, factual conclusions, and recommendations.</span></span></li> <li><span>demonstrate the ability to gather and analyze relevant business and industry information, effectively assessing it using strategic and commercial evaluation techniques.</span></li> <li><span>assist with business development activities including client pitches, presentations and client meetings.</span></li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li><span>take responsibility for own learning and development, provide coaching to others, and participate in upward feedback.</span></li> <li><span>share your technical and other knowledge with your team.</span></li> <li><span>be an effective time manager, able to keep calm under pressure to meet tight deadlines.</span></li> <li><span>be a team player, effectively building relationships with all client and EY echelons </span></li> <li><span>work collaboratively in cross-functional teams to implement and execute strategic initiatives.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span><br/>Skills &amp; Attributes for Success</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span>What we look for</span></strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li><span>Excellent academic background from a top tier university. Master’s degree in business / engineering / economics or finance. An MBA degree will be considered as a strong asset</span></li> <li><span>Significant strategy consulting work experience </span></li> <li><span>Well-developed structured problem solving and analytical skills</span></li> <li><span>Highly developed logic and linear thinking</span></li> <li><span>Strong business acumen with an ability to shape the business agenda and define strategic roadmaps</span></li> <li><span>Experience in tackling complex business projects and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams<