EYP Strategy Specialist – Pakistan
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. You’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. EY-Parthenon Strategy is a leading advisory team dedicated to supporting our clients make impactful decisions, including growth strategy, market entry, commercial due diligence, and transaction support. We combine rigorous analysis, industry expertise, and senior-level engagement to deliver practical, actionable strategies.
Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
The Opportunity
EY-Parthenon’s Strategy team is looking for ambitious, analytical professionals to join our expanding Strategy team across multiple sectors (Smart City, Digital, Energy & Industrials, Sustainability, CDD) in MENA. In today’s competitive business landscape, creativity is essential for sustained success. As part of EY-Parthenon Strategy, you will have the opportunity to lead impactful projects that drive significant results in the region.
Your key responsibilities
Drive the delivery of high-impact strategy engagements by aligning project objectives with senior leadership, translating client needs into actionable solutions, and executing projects to EY-Parthenon standards—while managing diverse initiatives such as growth, market entry, digital transformation, and due diligence. Build strong internal and external relationships, mentor junior team members, and ensure quality outcomes through proactive risk management and direct engagement with C-suite stakeholders.
Skills and attributes
To succeed in this role, you’ll need a strong blend of intellectual curiosity, analytical thinking, commercial awareness, and professional maturity. Key attributes include the ability to develop business strategies through tools like market analysis, customer research, macroeconomic forecasting, and portfolio optimization; excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively engage with clients and team members; the capacity to collect, analyze, and translate large volumes of qualitative and quantitative data into actionable plans and goals; and a collaborative mindset to motivate and counsel junior team members from diverse backgrounds.
To qualify for the role, you must:
- Have a bachelor's degree from a top-ranking school with outstanding academic performance.
- Have a minimum of 3+ years of work experience, ideally within strategy consulting, investments, private equity, market research, or a quantitative type of research function.
- Experience in working on significant strategy projects, including commercial due diligence, digital transformation, growth strategy, and market strategy.
- The ability to make detailed assessments of industries, products, markets, competitors, and customers to identify risks and opportunities.
- Proficiency in English, with effective communication skills in a professional environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to travel within the MENA region as necessary (approximately 25-50% of the time).
Ideally, you’ll also:
- Have an MBA or Master’s degree from a top-tier business school.
- Have prior experience with a focus on client advisory or strategic planning within a professional services environment.
- Have excellent problem-solving, project management, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
- Have the ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Have full fluency in Arabic, both written and spoken.
What we look for
We are looking for candidates with a strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis and the ability to link business strategy to performance. Being a strong team player is critical, with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients’ goals.
What we offer
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 your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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