Senior Consultant - Strategy and Innovation - EY Parthenon

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  • Ebene, Mauritius
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. As an Associate within EY-Parthenon you will help make that happen. You will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team. From Mauritius, we support a uniquely diverse portfolio of clients across Africa and EMEIA - from major corporates to fast-growing mid-market companies and family-owned businesses. Our projects can range from defining a comprehensive strategy for the C-Suite, designing operating models for regional conglomerates, to supporting SMEs in their international expansion and governmental and global instances on economic development.The opportunityIn today's complex business landscape, creativity has become a necessary ingredient for sustained success. EY-Parthenon Strategy has an ideal balance of strengths - deep and concentrated skills with broad executional capabilities, intimate client relationships with larger networks of support, and proven processes along with a progressive spirit to unlock opportunity for our clients, amplify the impact of our strategies, and make EY-Parthenon Strategy the global advisor of choice for business leaders. You have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That's how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.Joining EY-Parthenon Mauritius means contributing to one of the fastest-growing strategy practices focused on Africa. It is an opportunity to shape high-impact strategies, work directly with senior decision-makers, and play an active role in driving transformation across the continent, combining intellectual rigor, entrepreneurial energy, and real on-the-ground impact.What's in it for you?
  • You will gain a unique global and Africa-focused exposure across Mauritius, Madagascar, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Morocco, Côte d'Ivoire, and beyond.
  • You will take on a strategic role at the intersection of leadership alignment, culture, operations, and human performance.
  • You will work directly with C-suite executives, sponsors, and business leaders.
  • You will benefit from accelerated career growth within a fast-expanding strategy practice.
  • You will have access to EY's global transformation frameworks, accelerators, and learning programmes.
  • You will join an entrepreneurial environment where you help shape and scale the transformation capabilities of the Mauritius practice
Skills and attributes for success
  • Performing secondary research using a variety of sources (e.g., analyst reports, market research reports, news articles)
  • Executing various analyses (e.g., customer segmentation, market sizing, competitor analysis, macroeconomic forecasting) to support the strategic recommendations
  • Designing and executing in-depth interview guides with key organizational stakeholders, industry experts and customers
  • Reviewing business plans to identify key assumptions and drivers
To qualify for the role, you must have
  • A bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, or STEM, along with 2-3 years of experience in strategy consulting or a related field
  • Outstanding academic performance, including coursework relevant to the position, preferably including quantitative courses in mathematics, business, economics, biologic sciences or engineering
  • Ideally some related work experience through internships
  • Demonstrated interest in related fields through internships, coursework or extracurricular activities
  • A strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative research and analysis
  • Proficient in English and French, including the ability to listen, understand, read and communicate effectively both in writing and verbally in a professional environment
  • Willingness to travel to meet client obligations
Ideally, you'll also have
  • Excellent problem solving, project management, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
  • Willing and able to learn and work independently with minimal supervision
  • Effective organization and time management skills with ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines
  • Able to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
We are excited about the impact you will have on organizations in Mauritius and beyond!About EYAs a global leader in Assurance, Consulting, Strategy and Transactions, Tax, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we'll make our ambition to be the best employer a reality.If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.EY will recommend applicants to read our privacy statement prior to completing the pre application form above:Join us in Shaping the future with confidence. Apply nowOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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