Senior Manager, Strategy EY Parthenon, Financial Services, London

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.

The EY-Parthenon Financial Services Strategy team is currently seeking to expand their team and recruit Engagement Managers (senior manager) who will be able to build on their current strategy development, transaction and commercial experience, and work on a number of diverse and demanding projects for blue chip and entrepreneurial clients. In the EYP FS Strategy team, you can expect to work with a range of Financial Services clients (e.g., banks, insurers, payments providers, wealth and asset managers, FinTechs), advising on strategy development (e.g., growth strategy, product strategy, new market entry), and both corporate and private equity clients on the investment, acquisition and divestment of FS‑specific businesses.

The FS sector is highly dynamic, where regulation, new entrants, digitisation, and evolving customer behaviour are just some of the market forces influencing the landscape and future outlook. As such, for those with experience and a keen interest in Financial Services, this role provides the opportunity to continue to immerse yourself in one of the most complex and exciting sectors.

Our Work

Our work is typically focused on applying our deep sector & strategy knowledge across Financial Services to various types of strategic projects, including:

• Commercial Due Diligence: where in “buy-side” scenarios we work with private equity or trade investors to conduct analysis related market size and growth, competitor analysis, customer requirements/preferences, as well as assessing business’ revenue forecasts to inform the commercial and strategic merit of a proposed investment/acquisition. In “sell-side” situations, we work directly with the business’ Management team to provide similar analysis to support the sale/investment of the business.
• Corporate Strategy: where we support Financial Institutions – from incumbent players, mid-size specialists to scaling FinTechs – to identify their strategic priorities and support in actioning them. We typically perform detailed assessment of the performance of these institutions, analyse how well they compete in their markets, and help them to define their strategic roadmap as part of key topics including growth and product strategy, new market entry, and cost/bottom-line optimisation among others. Typical output is the identification of most viable strategic options which will allow our clients to build competitive advantage in the markets they play, and position them for long‑term, sustainable growth.

You’ll work with a high‑performing, integrated team which focuses on a variety of global and local corporate clients and private equity clients. You’ll have a diverse range of stretching experiences which will give you continuous learning and development opportunities as well as a great sense of achievement.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Manager you’ll typically be responsible for leading our client projects, shaping the deliverables, client relationships, and wider team, with the support and coaching of our directors and partners. You’ll also be involved in developing proposals and bids, and actively contribute to EY-Parthenon thought leadership and internal operational initiatives. This role will include:

• Managing project teams of between 4 – 10 consultants
• Leading project workstreams in the development and implementation of strategic recommendations for clients.
• Managing client relationships and ensuring the delivery of high‑quality work that meets or exceeds client expectations.
• Leading the problem‑solving process, including defining key issues, conducting analysis, and synthesizing findings into actionable recommendations.
• Coordinating and managing the work of junior team members, providing guidance, mentorship, and feedback to support their professional growth.
• Actively contributing to business development efforts by identifying and pursuing new client opportunities, preparing proposals, and participating in pitch meetings.
• Collaborating with other EY service lines to bring integrated solutions to clients and leverage the full capabilities of the firm.
• Ensuring the team adheres to project timelines and budgets, and managing any risks or issues that arise during the course of the project.
• Contributing to the development of EY-Parthenon’s internal knowledge base and thought leadership by sharing insights and best practices from client engagements.
• Creating an inclusive culture throughout the team and within engagements.

Skills and attributes for success

Successful candidates are intellectually curious, passionate about solving complex problems, hardworking, have an enthusiastic and approachable demeanour with an entrepreneurial mind‑set. We want people who are great communicators, who collaborate well with people and teams, are willing to share technical knowledge with the team, and have a real desire to both learn and coach others.

To qualify for the role, you must:

• Have a minimum of 6+ years working experience
• Have prior experience of strategy consulting, preferably with commercial due diligence experience, or have strong commercial experience and/or relevant transaction experience
• Have relevant sector experience across Financial Services (e.g., subsectors including banking, insurance, wealth and asset management among others)
• Have credible project management experience and demonstrate an ability to plan, deliver, structure, write and present work against tight deadlines
• Have analytical work experience across activities including market sizing, competitor analysis, and assessing a company’s performance/capabilities.

What we offer you

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, prioritises 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.