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EY-Parthenon EMEA

1 More London Place
London SE1 2AF

Overview

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Introduction

EY-Parthenon—the strategy consulting arm of the prestigious EY (previously called Ernst & Young, to drop a name that industry outsiders will immediately spark to)—is one of the largest global strategy consultancies in around 150 countries worldwide. By harnessing the infrastructure of its parent organization and its international network of talented professionals, EY-Parthenon offers a near-unparalleled learning experience for jobseekers looking to deepen their expertise while expanding their skillsets.

Company Stats


Employer Type

Private

Size

5,001-10,000 Employees

Featured Rankings

Best Consulting Firms in EMEA for Strategy Consulting


Major Departments/Practice Areas

Financial Services


Major Office Locations

50+ offices globally

Vault Verdict

EY-Parthenon in 2024 looks much the same as it did in 2023: the strategic consulting arm of one of the world’s largest professional services firms. That’s something that comes with both pluses (the backing and scale of EY), and minuses (the bureaucracy that comes with having to ensure compliance due to the audit arm of the company).

Not that insiders appear too hung up on any of that. Rather, they paint a picture of a fast-moving, challenging environment where individuals have ample opportunities for learning, networking, and professional growth. While there appears to be no shortage of variety and challenge in terms of projects, that does come with the typical industry trade-off of long hours and intense deadlines at times. However, despite these drawbacks, EY-P...

About the Company

EY-Parthenon is a strategy consulting outfit with 25,000+ professionals in 150+ office locations worldwide. EY-Parthenon professionals advise c-suite, business, and organizational leaders across multiple sectors, including consumer, advanced manufacturing & mobility, education, financial services, health care, life sciences, energy, private equity and technology, media and telecom. EY-Parthenon clients include Global 1000 corporations, as well as high-potential growth companies, private equity clients, health care and education clients, and nonprofit groups. EY-Parthenon offers a combination of strategy, transactions, and corporate finance solutions to deliver real-world strategy.

Boutique firm culture, big firm capabilities

While EY-Parthenon may be able to access the pow...

Employee Reviews


  • “A firm that allows you to grow professionally and to make long-term relationships.”

  • “Every candidate needs to be aware that consulting obviously means comparably long working hours, but the colleagues and topics we work on here definitely make it worth it.”

  • “It is a category of one. As a strategy boutique, EY-Parthenon is not limited to its own strong international brand and experience; it is backed up by EY and, more ...

Getting Hired Here


  • “Three-stage interview. HR, one manager then with another manager.”

  • “EY are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are confident and outspoken, asking the right questions.”

  • “Hiring process is very competitive and well-structured including remote and in-person interviews, as well as analytical tests.”

  • “Process is normally a numerical reasoning test, followed by 2-3 case interview ...