Senior | EY-Parthenon Portugal Business Hub

About EY-Parthenon

At EY-Parthenon, we help organizations tackle complex strategic challenges, supporting critical decisions with data-driven insights. Our projects range from growth and digital transformation to operational optimization, always focused on creating sustainable value.

The Opportunity

We are creating an EY-Parthenon Portugal Business Hub, designed to support teams across the Europe West region in delivering high-quality Commercial Due Diligence (CDD) engagements and strategic market assessments.

As a Commercial Due Diligence Senior, you will play a key role in this strategic initiative, supporting transaction-related projects by assessing market dynamics, competitive positioning, customer trends, and growth opportunities. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across EY-Parthenon, including strategy consultants, sector specialists, and deal professionals, to deliver insights that support investment decisions and create value for clients.

Through rigorous analysis, hypothesis-driven problem solving, and exposure to a wide range of industries, you will contribute to providing private equity investors and corporate clients with actionable recommendations in high-stakes transaction environments.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior at Portugal Business Hub you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the delivery of Commercial Due Diligence projects by conducting high-quality, insightful, and data-driven analyses to support investment decisions;
• Managing key project workstreams and collaborating with engagement teams to deliver projects within tight transaction timelines and quality standards;
• Conducting assessments of market attractiveness, competitive positioning, growth opportunities, customer dynamics, and key value drivers of target companies;
• Synthesizing complex findings into clear and actionable insights for Private Equity investors and corporate clients involved in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and investment opportunities;
• Supporting day-to-day client interactions and collaborating with EY-Parthenon professionals across multiple geographies;
• Performing market research, competitive analysis, customer interviews, and industry assessments to develop robust commercial perspectives;
• Preparing high-quality reports, presentations, and client deliverables suitable for executive-level audiences;
• Contributing to proposal development, business development initiatives, capability presentations, and thought leadership efforts;
• Collaborating effectively within diverse and international teams while promoting EY-Parthenon’s culture and values;
• Coaching and supporting junior team members, contributing to their technical and professional development.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to transform large amounts of information into meaningful commercial insights;
• Highly motivated with a positive, entrepreneurial, and proactive mindset;
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal;
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and prioritize effectively in fast-paced transaction environments;
• Team-oriented approach with the ability to collaborate across international and multicultural teams;
• Strong business acumen and understanding of market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and growth drivers;
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, flexibility, and resilience under pressure;
• Curiosity, critical thinking, and a willingness to take ownership of complex challenges;
• Previous international exposure or experience in cross-border projects is considered an advantage.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Management, or a related field;
• Approximately 3–5 years of professional experience in Commercial Due Diligence, Strategy Consulting, Transaction Advisory, Market Intelligence, Corporate Strategy, or related fields;
• Experience conducting market assessments, competitive analyses, growth opportunity evaluations, customer research, and broader strategic analyses;
• Demonstrated ability to manage project workstreams and deliver high-quality outputs under demanding deadlines;
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical capabilities;
• Full professional proficiency in Portuguese and English;
• Availability to work in Portugal and collaborate with international teams across multiple geographies.

 
What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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