EY-Parthenon Transaction, Strategy and Execution (Technology) Graduate Programme – September 2025 intake

Provide technology-related advice to assist corporate and private equity clients in realising their value potential.

Programme overview

We comprise of three technology teams: Deal Tech, Cyber and the Software Strategy Group (SSG). While each team works with a slightly different focus, all help advise corporate and private equity (PE) clients to evaluate key technology risk areas and identify value creation opportunities. We typically work during the pre-deal phase of Mergers & Acquisitions transactions or on rapid transformations between transactions. A typical project duration ranges from a few weeks to several months in length, offering a fast-paced and challenging environment to grow and an excellent way to explore a variety of service offerings and sectors in a short amount of time.

What you will be doing

• Assessing the target business’ technology landscape including technology strategy, software products and platforms, IT applications and infrastructure, technology costs and conduct cybersecurity risk assessments.
• Gaining exposure to the deal/investment "engine” including the diligence process, valuation process, stakeholders involved, bidder meetings and the deal negotiation process.
• Assisting with wider practice development tasks from recruitment through to learning and development as well as business development activities such as preparing pitches and presentations.
• Joining regular socials and events across Deal Tech, Cyber and SSG as well as TSE and the wider firm.
• Working on a wide range of pre-deal service offerings.