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. Being part of EY in Greece means being part of a team which has been announced as Top Employer for the third consecutive year, certified as a Great Place to Work for a second year in a row, and awarded as Best Workplace in Professional Services & Consulting for the first time!
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences through coaching and training programs as well as the use of advanced technology and AI. We’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.
Join our continuously growing team, which employs over 2.600 professionals in Greece, to experience great flexibility under our hybrid operating model across our offices in Athens, Patras, and Thessaloniki and help to build a better working world.
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.
We advise on a vast range of issues, such as growth strategies, core value propositions, competitive positioning and development and execution of transaction strategies.
Due to our rapid expansion, we are now looking for Strategy Consultants to join our team in Athens. 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.
As a Strategy Consultant in our team, you will:
advise clients across various sectors, support key decision makers in developing transformative corporate, growth and transaction strategies, and executing them 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 demonstrate the ability to gather and analyse relevant business and industry information, effectively assessing it using strategic and commercial evaluation techniques assist with business development activities including client pitches, presentations and gradually client meetings take responsibility for own learning and development and participate in upward feedback share your technical and other knowledge with the team be an effective own time manager, able to keep calm under pressure to meet tight deadlines be a team player, effectively building relationships with all client and EY echelons work collaboratively in cross-functional teams to implement and execute strategic initiatives
Skills & Attributes for Success
What we look for
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. Strong relevant strategy consulting experience. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach and linear way of thinking. Relevant experience in strategy consulting and/or a corporate environment would be considered as a strong asset. Business acumen and strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical ability to shape the business agenda and define strategic roadmaps. Strong people skills, including cross-functional collaboration and working with multi-disciplinary teams. Entrepreneurial spirit with an ability to work autonomously and exhibit a high degree of agility Excellent written and verbal communication both in Greek and English. Ability to research, digest and analyse large amounts of information, producing high quality output in the form of reports & presentations to senior executives and stakeholders in a clear compelling manner. Good use of MS office (excel, powerpoint, outlook) will be considered a plus. Professionalism and consistency in approach to client work. Experience in some of the below areas will be highly appreciated: Corporate and BU strategy Business model reinvention Portfolio strategy New market entry opportunities Go-to-market strategy Commercial due diligence Vendor due diligence Integration strategy planning and execution (post-merger integrations) Divestiture strategy planning and execution (carve-outs) Value realization Digital transformation strategy
What we offer
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, prioritizes 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 more about careers at EY-Parthenon.
Additionally, we offer you the ability to Shape your Future with Confidence by:
Developing your professional growth: You'll have unlimited access to educational platforms, EY Badges and EY Degrees, alongside support for certifications. You will experience personalized coaching and feedback, and gain exposure to international projects, through our expansive global network, empowering you to define and achieve your own success. Dive into our innovative GenAI ecosystem, designed to enhance your EY journey and support your career growth. These advanced AI tools will empower you to focus on higher-value work and meaningful interactions, enriching your professional experience like never before. Empowering your personal fulfilment: We focus on your financial, social, mental and physical wellbeing. Our competitive rewards package, depending on your experience, includes cutting-edge technological equipment, ticket restaurant vouchers, a private health and life insurance scheme, income protection and an exclusive EY benefits club card that provides a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Our flexible working arrangement (hybrid model) is defined based on your own preferences and team’s needs, and we enjoy other initiatives such as summer short Fridays and an EY Day Off. Our commitment to a sustainable way of operating, encourages volunteerism, promotes sustainable practices and offers opportunities for you to create a positive societal impact. Our pride lies in working at EY as one of the most recognized employers in Greece through our multiple awards received over the last 3 years (Top Employer, Great Place to Work and Best Workplace in Professional Services & Consulting). Fueling an inclusive culture: We prioritize a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, where you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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