Consultant, Strategy & Execution - EY Parthenon

EY-Parthenon – Consultant – Strategy & Execution

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The Opportunity

EY-Parthenon Strategy & Execution helps clients make and carry out their most important strategic decisions. Our work covers long-term strategy, market entry and expansion, growth strategy and new business development. We combine deep sector and local knowledge with strong analytical and execution skills, and we build close, long-term relationships with our clients.

Our team covers the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) region and works on engagements across Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and neighbouring markets. We are looking for ambitious professionals to join our growing CCA team at the Consultant level. You will deliver projects that have a real impact on the region and build your career through a wide range of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. Overseas travel is required.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Consultant, you will be a key member of engagement teams and help turn client needs into project tasks and deliverables. Working under the guidance of senior consultants and managers, you will own defined parts of the analysis and contribute to findings and recommendations. Most of your time will be spent on strategy projects such as:

Long-term corporate and national/sector strategies and roadmaps

Growth strategy, market entry and expansion

Market studies, market sizing and demand assessment

Feasibility studies and greenfield/investment projects

Commercial due diligence and strategic support on transactions

Business model and operating model design

Strategy implementation and transformation support

Your clients may include state-owned companies and national holdings, government bodies and public entities, international financial institutions, family-owned groups, private equity investors and multinational corporates entering the region.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include

• Conducting desk research and data collection on markets, industries, competitors and customers
• Carrying out qualitative and quantitative analysis, including market sizing, customer segmentation and benchmarking
• Supporting the structuring of problems and synthesising findings into clear insights and draft recommendations
• Preparing high-quality PowerPoint deliverables and contributing to client presentations
• Building and updating business cases and financial models and identifying key drivers
• Supporting interviews, workshops and meetings with client stakeholders
• Checking your own work for accuracy and consistency and keeping senior team members updated on progress
• Supporting junior team members on day-to-day tasks
• Supporting business development, including proposals, credentials and market research
• Contributing to internal initiatives and knowledge sharing

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Structured problem solving – breaking issues into clear questions and analysis, and applying a hypothesis-driven approach.
• Strategic analysis – using tools such as market sizing, customer research, competitor benchmarking and scenario analysis.
• Data to insight – turning qualitative and quantitative data into clear, fact-based insights.
• Strong PowerPoint and storytelling skills – building clear, easy-to-read slides with sharp key messages.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills – building and updating models, including sensitivity and scenario analysis.
• Teamwork and receptiveness to feedback – taking direction, managing your tasks to deadline and acting on review comments.
• Communication – working effectively with clients, engagement managers and the wider team in a fast-paced environment.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, engineering or a related field; a master’s degree is a plus
• 1–3 years of relevant experience, ideally in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, transaction advisory or investment
• Ability to analyse industries, markets, competitors and customers to identify risks and opportunities
• Strong analytical, writing and presentation skills
• Fluent written and spoken Azerbaijani, English and Russian
• Good time management, attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel within the CCA region and internationally when needed
• Ideally, you’ll also have
• Exposure to one or more of the following sectors: energy and utilities, metals and mining, transport and infrastructure, telecommunications, industrial and manufacturing, or public sector
• Exposure to clients in the CCA region, including government, state-owned companies or international financial institutions
• Interest in pursuing CFA or similar certifications

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you will be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, a minimum of four weeks of vacation, and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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The deadline for submission of applications is December 4, 2026.