Assistant Director Analytics & AI EY-Parthenon

At EY were all in to shape your future with confidence.

Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Assistant Director Analytics & AI EY-Parthenon

At EY were all in to shape your future with confidence.

Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

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 EYs full spectrum of services weve 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.

EY-Parthenon is seeking a high-performing Assistant Director to join its Analytics & AI practice supporting organisations to unlock value from data through innovative insight-led solutions.

This role combines strategic thinking client leadership and delivery excellence. We are not looking for expertise in specific tools or technologies; instead we are looking for individuals with the mindset and capability to understand business problems identify the right approaches and rapidly learn and apply tools that best suit client needs.

The successful candidate will play a key role in leading engagements shaping client solutions and developing high-performing teams while staying curious and open to experimentation in an evolving AI landscape.

Your Key Responsibilities

Client Delivery & Engagement Leadership

• Lead the design and delivery of analytics and AI-driven solutions to address complex business challenges
• Translate client problems into practical data-informed approaches that create measurable value
• Oversee the end-to-end delivery lifecycle ensuring outcomes are aligned to client objectives
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and communicate insights in a clear compelling way

Business Development & Growth

• Contribute to and lead proposals client pitches and solution development
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and deliver additional value
• Support the development of thought leadership and innovative offerings within Analytics & AI
• Stay attuned to market trends and bring fresh forward-thinking perspectives to clients

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead coach and inspire multi-disciplinary teams
• Create an environment that encourages learning experimentation and collaboration
• Support the growth and development of team members through mentoring and feedback
• Uphold EY-Parthenon values quality standards and commitment to excellence

Skills and Attributes for success

• Extensive experience in analytics data-driven transformation or related fields
• Background in consulting or client-facing roles with proven delivery experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex engagements and diverse teams

We are deliberately not seeking expertise in specific tools. Instead we value individuals who:

• Have a curious and experimental mindset always exploring new ideas and approaches
• Can quickly learn and apply new tools or techniques based on client needs
• Are comfortable operating in ambiguity using structured thinking to bring clarity
• Focus on choosing the right approach for the problem rather than relying on familiar tools
• Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability in a rapidly evolving AI landscape
• Are passionate about innovation and staying ahead of emerging trends

• Strong ability to bridge business and data perspectives

• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Commercial awareness and experience contributing to business growth

• Proven experience in stakeholder management and influencing senior leaders

• Strong team leadership and people development skills
• Ability to manage delivery across multiple priorities and engagements

Ideally youll also

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
• Advanced degrees or professional certifications are beneficial but not essential

What we look for

• Curious adaptable and forward-thinking
• Comfortable experimenting and learning through doing
• Collaborative and inclusive in approach
• Outcome-focused with strong attention to client value
• Resilient and able to thrive in a dynamic environment

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 25000 people in 150 countries you will join an inclusive and empowering culture that values your uniqueness prioritizes your wellbeing and immerses you in the diverse thinking and cross-cultural experiences necessary to help…