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The opportunity

Our clients look to us for support in overcoming some of their most complex challenges in a broad range of areas. Our Decision Modeling & Economics team creates and delivers a variety of analytics-enabled solutions that enhance our clients’ decision-making as they analyze major strategic and operational choices. You’ll be analyzing large and complex data sets and building sophisticated transactional, operational and commercial models to help address our clients’ challenges in fast-changing markets.

As a Decision Modeling & Economics Staff Member, you will join one of our most innovative teams in a rapidly growing business area. It’s a unique opportunity to work alongside some of the most respected colleagues in the corporate finance industry on a diverse range of clients. Through your work here, you will develop highly sought-after econometric, analytical and modeling skills while learning about and helping to solve a broad range of business issues of Fortune 500 companies, small and middle sized enterprises, and government agencies across all sectors and industries.

What to expect

We’ll look to you to go above and beyond, often operating at a senior level by taking ownership of multiple projects as they come up. You’ll be expected to present your findings in a way that is easily understood by both technical and nontechnical audiences at all levels. No two clients are the same, and since you’ll be involved across multiple stages within projects, you’ll find your work varies from day to day. Whichever industry or project you’re working on, we’ll support you in using your technical, numerical and financial skills to their full potential.

Your key responsibilities

• Building and reviewing complex quantitative, financial, economic and statistical models for a wide range of client needs, including financial and strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, portfolio analysis and management reporting
• Translating data into actionable insights and business opportunities
• Structuring and analyzing big data sets and translating information into meaningful strategic insights
• Synthesizing and presenting results to colleagues and clients with both technical and nontechnical backgrounds
• Maintaining an understanding of current and upcoming tools and sector trends to identify potential risks, opportunities and solutions
• Supporting your team by scheduling meetings, taking notes, tracking progress and handling timelines across multiple engagement work streams and projects

To qualify for the role you must have

• An education background that includes work toward a bachelor’s degree in a business, finance, economics, applied mathematics, statistics, accounting, industrial engineering, operations research or related field
• A proven interest in data analytics and modeling, with the skills to create effective models based on client specifications
• PC proficiency, including MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Excellent communication skills, and the confidence to influence and support both colleagues and clients
• A methodical approach to work, and the ability to prioritize while working with a portfolio of projects

Ideally, you’ll also have

• An understanding of basic financial and business terminology
• Demonstrated interest in consulting
• Familiarity with statistical/mathematical approaches
• Familiarity with a broad base of analytics tools/applications including:
  • Programming languages (Python, R, etc.)
  • Analytics platforms (SAS, Azure, etc.)
  • Statistical packages (SPSS, Minitab, etc.)
  • Decision modeling software (Llamasoft, JDA, etc.)
  • ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
  • Data visualization (D3.js, Tableau, Power BI, Spotfire, etc.)
  • Data management (Hadoop, SQL, Alteryx, etc.)

What we look for

We’re looking for intellectually curious people with a natural aptitude for solving complex challenges, even without prompting. We’ll also expect to see the technical and communication skills required to present analyses directly to clients. If you’re passionate about data and ready to take responsibility in an innovative and growing area, this role is for you.

At EY, you will work with entrepreneurs, the biggest companies and entire countries to solve their most pressing challenges. We promise you an exceptional experience that is yours to build — using our opportunities, scale, technology, learning, and diverse and inclusive culture.

And what you do here matters, guided by our purpose of building a better working world — for our people, for our clients and for our communities. We help digital pioneers fight data piracy, guide governments through cash flow crises, unlock new medical treatments with data analytics, and pursue high-quality audits to build trust in financial markets and business.

With over 400,000 people in more than 150 countries, we’re one of the world’s leading professional services organizations, with four integrated service lines: Assurance, Consulting, Strategy and Transactions, and Tax. Our global reach, skills and ability to learn from different perspectives help us create positive change on a massive scale.