Author: Taylor Warfield, Former Bain Manager and interviewer

Last Updated: July 24, 2026

 

EY-Parthenon New York recruiting runs through One Manhattan West, the firm's largest US strategy hub, and follows a two to three round process built around case and behavioral interviews. This guide breaks down the New York offices, the programs you can apply to, current pay, and exactly how the hiring process works so you can build a smart plan.

 

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Key Takeaways

 

EY-Parthenon's New York office is the firm's biggest strategy hub, and landing a role there means clearing a resume screen, an online assessment, and two to three rounds of case and behavioral interviews.

 

• New York strategy teams sit at One Manhattan West, EY's US headquarters near Penn Station, the firm's largest single office worldwide

 

• You can apply through the undergraduate Associate Program, the MBA Consultant Program, the sophomore Emerging Leaders internship, or experienced hire roles

 

• Undergraduate associates start near a $100,000 base, with total comp of roughly $109,000 to $131,000, and New York sits at the top of the US pay scale

 

• The interview process runs two to three rounds and usually ends with a Super Day that includes a group case

 

• New York fills fast, so apply within the first few weeks of the cycle and lock in referrals early

 

What Is EY-Parthenon and Why Is New York Such a Big Hub?

 

EY-Parthenon is the strategy and transactions arm of EY, and its New York office is the firm's largest US strategy hub. It grew out of EY's 2014 acquisition of the boutique Parthenon Group and now operates across more than 150 countries with over 25,000 professionals, doing the kind of CEO-level work you would find at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain.

 

New York matters so much because of scale. More than 12,000 EY professionals call New York City their home office, the most of any single office in the entire global organization, according to EY's announcement of its move to One Manhattan West.

 

That concentration of people means more live engagements, more partners, and more open seats. For a candidate, a large hub is good news. It usually translates into more interview slots and a wider range of sectors and project types than a smaller regional office can offer.

 

EY-Parthenon's work in New York spans three service lines: Strategy, Transactions and Corporate Finance. You might find yourself on a commercial due diligence for a private equity client one month and a corporate growth strategy for a consumer brand the next.

 

Where Are the EY-Parthenon Offices in New York?

 

EY-Parthenon's New York strategy teams work out of One Manhattan West at 395 9th Avenue, which serves as EY's US headquarters. The building sits next to Moynihan Train Hall and Penn Station, the busiest transit hub in the Western Hemisphere, which makes it easy to reach from the suburbs and other boroughs.

 

One Manhattan West opened as EY's US headquarters in July 2021. It is a 67-floor, LEED Gold-certified tower inside an eight-acre Brookfield Properties development near Hudson Yards.

 

EY also runs other New York metro locations, including a Hoboken office and EY wavespace innovation centers in Union Square and Chelsea. For strategy recruiting, though, One Manhattan West is the address that matters most.

 

Location	Address	Role in recruiting
One Manhattan West	395 9th Ave, New York, NY 10001	US HQ and primary EY-Parthenon strategy home
Union Square wavespace	841 Broadway, New York, NY 10003	Innovation center used for client sessions
Chelsea wavespace	218 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011	Innovation center used for client sessions

 

Source: EY United States office locations and EY's One Manhattan West announcement.

 

What Programs Can You Apply To in New York?

 

EY-Parthenon's New York office hires through four main entry points: the undergraduate Associate Program, the MBA Consultant Program, the sophomore Emerging Leaders internship, and experienced hire roles. Which one fits depends entirely on where you are in your career.

 

Associate Program (undergraduate)

 

The Associate Program is the main route for undergraduates and gives you broad exposure across sectors and engagement types. EY-Parthenon designed it to build the well-rounded strategic skillset the firm expects from future leaders. Most New York full-time associates come through this pipeline after a summer internship.

 

Consultant Program (MBA)

 

MBA students enter through the Consultant Program, which is built to accelerate growth from day one. Post-MBA consultants take on more responsibility earlier and earn meaningfully more than undergraduate associates. New York is one of the strongest markets for this track given the density of MBA talent in the Northeast.

 

Emerging Leaders (sophomore internship)

 

The Emerging Leaders Program is an eight-week internship for undergraduate sophomores. It runs through the same recruiting steps as the general Associate Program and is part of EY-Parthenon's diversity effort, with a strong preference for students who identify as Black, Latinx, Native American, or multiracial. It is a powerful early foot in the door.

 

Experienced hires

 

If you already have a few years of work behind you, you can apply directly to experienced hire postings in New York. These roles span strategy, transactions, and corporate finance, and they hire on a rolling basis rather than a fixed campus calendar. Securing an EY-Parthenon referral from a current employee gives experienced applicants a real edge here.

 

What Is the EY-Parthenon New York Recruiting Process?

 

EY-Parthenon New York recruiting runs through two to three rounds: an application and online assessment, a round of paired case and behavioral interviews, and a final Super Day that often includes a group case. Offer decisions usually land within about a week of your final interviews.

 

Here is the full sequence New York candidates typically move through.

 

1. Application and online assessment: submit your resume and complete the EY skills assessment, which blends numerical and logical reasoning with a recorded video response
   
   
2. Recruiter screen: a 30-minute call focused on fit, your resume, and why EY-Parthenon rather than another firm
   
   
3. First-round interviews: two back-to-back interviews with consultants or managers, usually one behavioral and one case, about 30 minutes each
   
   
4. Final round or Super Day: three interviews with senior staff, often a behavioral, an individual case, and a group case, lasting 30 to 45 minutes each
   
   
5. Offer decision: recruiters typically communicate the result within roughly a week of your final round

 

Not every candidate sees an identical path. Depending on the office and group, some applicants skip the standalone recruiter screen, and some New York candidates report a take-home case or a HireVue-style video before the live rounds.

 

The EY online assessment is a real filter, not a formality. Treat it with the same seriousness as a live interview, since a weak score can end your candidacy before a human ever reviews your case skills.

 

How long does the EY-Parthenon New York process take?

 

Most New York candidates move from application to decision in two to six weeks, though experienced hire timelines can stretch longer. Glassdoor data on the Summer Associate role puts the average hiring process at roughly 30 days. Campus and Super Day formats compress the live interviews into a single day with morning and afternoon sessions.

 

What Does the EY-Parthenon New York Interview Test?

 

EY-Parthenon New York interviews test three things: structured case solving, behavioral fit, and your ability to work in a group. The firm wants people who are smart, driven, and, in its own words, nice, which is why fit carries real weight in the final round.

 

Case interviews

 

EY-Parthenon cases are candidate-led, similar to BCG and Bain, so you drive the analysis rather than waiting to be walked through it. Expect a heavy mix of private equity and transactions problems like commercial due diligence and value creation, plus corporate strategy cases across consumer, healthcare, technology, and financial services. Strong case interview frameworks and clean math are non-negotiable.

 

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Behavioral interviews

 

Behavioral interviews test whether partners would be comfortable putting you in front of a client or a deal team. Interviewers want genuine interest in EY-Parthenon specifically, and candidates who treat the firm as a backup rarely survive the final round. Build five or six versatile stories and structure them with the STAR or CAR method.

 

Preparing tight stories is what separates strong candidates here, and a focused EY-Parthenon behavioral interview plan pays off when multiple senior interviewers are assessing your long-term potential.

 

Group case interview

 

The group case is the format that catches the most candidates off guard. You are placed in a small group, given a packet of materials, and asked to analyze the problem and present a recommendation, usually within 60 to 75 minutes while senior consultants observe silently. Your job is to add value without dominating, so in a five-person group aim to speak around a fifth of the time.

 

Because the group case interview is not used at every office, ask your New York recruiter whether it is part of your specific process so you know whether to prepare for it.

 

How Much Do EY-Parthenon Employees Make in New York?

 

EY-Parthenon pays New York employees at the top of its US scale, with undergraduate associates starting near a $100,000 base and total compensation of roughly $109,000 to $131,000. New York and Boston are the firm's largest hubs, and pay there reflects the higher cost of living.

 

Based on March 2026 Glassdoor data for New York City, EY-Parthenon salaries run from about $77,778 for an intern to $422,699 for a managing director, drawn from more than 900 New York submissions. Across the firm, base pay sits around $100,000 for entry-level associates according to EY's own pay disclosures.

 

Level	Base salary	Total comp
Associate (undergrad)	~$100,000	$109,000 to $131,000
Senior Associate	Higher than associate	$104,000 to $158,000
Consultant (post-MBA)	Higher than senior associate	$130,000 to $200,000
Partner	$300,000+	$650,000+

 

Source: EY pay disclosures and 2026 Glassdoor data. Figures are US ranges, and New York typically sits at the top end.

 

Signing bonuses are usually $5,000 to $15,000 for undergraduates and up to roughly $30,000 for MBA hires, and they often carry a one-year clawback. For a full level-by-level breakdown, see how the firm structures its EY-Parthenon salary across base, bonus, and signing pay.

 

Which Schools Does EY-Parthenon Recruit From in New York?

 

EY-Parthenon recruits from both target and non-target schools, and its New York office draws heavily from Northeastern programs. That includes Ivy League schools and strong business programs across the region, but the firm is known for considering candidates outside the core target list too.

 

The firm runs early diversity recruiting through events like EY-Parthenon Connect, which lets rising juniors interview for summer roles before the traditional fall cycle. These events draw students from top schools nationwide, not just the Northeast.

 

If you attend a non-target school near New York, you are not locked out. Networking, a referral, and a sharp, quantified resume are how non-target candidates close the gap, and I have coached many people from non-target backgrounds into top firms this way.

 

When Should You Apply for EY-Parthenon New York Roles?

 

Apply as early as you possibly can. Undergraduate and MBA campus cycles open in summer and run through fall, and analysis of recent cycles shows EY fills most spots in high-demand hubs like New York within the first eight weeks after portals open in August.

 

Experienced hire roles in New York post on a rolling basis, so there is no single deadline. The early-applicant advantage still applies, because seats fill as strong candidates come through rather than after a fixed cutoff.

 

One caution worth knowing: EY-Parthenon has pushed back start dates during periods of economic uncertainty and has occasionally limited full-time campus hiring to its returning intern class. That makes converting a summer internship into a full-time offer the single safest path into the New York office.

 

How Do You Stand Out in EY-Parthenon New York Recruiting?

 

Standing out comes down to three things: a flawless application, real case ability, and a clear, specific reason for wanting EY-Parthenon. New York is competitive precisely because it is the firm's biggest hub, so margins are thin and preparation shows.

 

Tip #1: Nail the resume screen first

 

The resume screen is the most competitive single step, and most candidates are cut here before anyone sees their case skills. Lead every bullet with a quantified result and tailor it to strategy work. A strong consulting resume is what gets you into the interview pipeline at all.

 

Tip #2: Practice candidate-led cases until they are automatic

 

Because EY-Parthenon cases are candidate-led, you need to drive structure and analysis without prompting. Practice a range of case types, with extra reps on private equity and due diligence problems that mirror the firm's deal-heavy work.

 

Tip #3: Build a genuine "why EY-Parthenon" answer

 

The firm screens hard for candidates who actually want to be there. Reference specific things, like the investor mindset, the combination of strategy and transactions, or people you met at a New York event, rather than generic praise that could apply to any firm.

 

Tip #4: Get a referral into the New York office

 

A referral from a current employee moves your application out of the general pile. Reach out to New York associates and consultants from your school, have a real conversation, and earn the referral rather than asking for one cold.

 

EY-Parthenon New York recruiting rewards candidates who start early, sharpen their case and behavioral skills together, and show genuine interest in the firm, so your single most important move is to begin preparing before applications open. Lock in your resume, build your stories, and drill candidate-led cases now so you are ready the moment the New York cycle starts.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Where is the EY-Parthenon New York office?

 

EY-Parthenon's New York strategy teams sit inside One Manhattan West at 395 9th Avenue, EY's US headquarters near Penn Station and Moynihan Train Hall. More than 12,000 EY professionals work out of New York City, making it the firm's largest single office anywhere in the world.

 

How hard is it to get into EY-Parthenon in New York?

 

New York is one of EY-Parthenon's most competitive US markets because it is the firm's biggest strategy hub and draws applicants from across the Northeast. The resume screen is the toughest single step, and most candidates are cut there. Strong analytical credentials, a polished resume, and serious case practice are what move you forward.

 

What is the EY-Parthenon New York interview process?

 

Expect two to three rounds. An EY online assessment and recruiter screen come first, then a round of paired case and behavioral interviews with consultants or managers, and finally a Super Day with senior staff that often includes a group case. Offer decisions usually arrive within about a week of your final interviews.

 

How much does an EY-Parthenon associate make in New York?

 

Undergraduate associates start around a $100,000 base, with total compensation of roughly $109,000 to $131,000 once bonuses are included, based on EY pay disclosures and 2026 Glassdoor data. New York and Boston sit at the top of the firm's US pay scale because both are large hubs with a higher cost of living.

 

Which schools does EY-Parthenon recruit from in New York?

 

EY-Parthenon recruits heavily from Northeastern target schools that feed its New York office, including Ivy League programs and strong business schools across the region. It also recruits from non-target schools, so candidates outside the core list can still break in through networking, referrals, and a standout application.

 

When should I apply for EY-Parthenon New York roles?

 

Apply as early as you can. Undergraduate and MBA campus cycles open in the summer and run through the fall, and analysis of recent cycles shows EY fills most spots in high-demand hubs like New York within the first eight weeks after portals open. Experienced hire roles are rolling, so the same early-applicant advantage applies year round.

 

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