Hi there,
I have an interview with EY Parthenon SaT team for a Strategy and Operations Consultant position in Europe (DACH) including a case interview. Any tips for what the case is likely to be and how best to prepare for the interview as a whole would be very welcome. I've so far done about 20 live cases with a lot of market entry style cases. The interview will be a 30 minute HR interview, a 30 minute case study with the manager, and then a meeting with the partner. Any tips for the HR part and the meeting with the partner would also be much appreciated.
Thanks
EY Parthenon SaT - Strategy and Operations Consultant


Hi there,
Congrats on the interview! Your preparation so far with 20 live cases, especially market entry cases, is a great start. For EY-Parthenon’s SaT team, you can expect cases that align closely with their work—commercial due diligence, growth strategy, and M&A-related cases. While market entry is relevant, also make sure you’re comfortable with profitability, commercial due diligence (CDD), and private equity-style cases (e.g., “Should a PE firm acquire this company?”).
For the case interview with the manager:
• Be structured and hypothesis-driven – Managers at EY-Parthenon appreciate clear frameworks but also expect you to adapt them based on the case details.
• Quant skills matter – Be quick with mental math and comfortable interpreting financials, as SaT cases often involve revenue projections, market sizing, and valuation elements.
• Synthesize clearly – Always wrap up with a strong conclusion that ties insights back to the client’s strategic goals.
For the HR interview:
• Expect behavioral questions around teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and why EY-Parthenon specifically.
• Have clear STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) answers ready, especially around experiences that highlight analytical thinking, adaptability, and collaboration.
• Know your motivation for strategy consulting and EY-Parthenon’s SaT focus—HR will want to see that you understand their positioning versus competitors.
For the partner interview:
• This is often more conversational and focused on your fit for the firm and industry insights.
• Expect high-level strategic questions like “What are the key drivers of M&A activity in [DACH industry] right now?” or “How would you assess a company’s market attractiveness?”
• Be prepared to discuss your past experience in a way that aligns with EY-Parthenon’s work—partners look for client-ready professionals who can think critically about business problems.
I’ve been with EY-Parthenon for six years now, so I can definitely help with your finalising your prep and refining a few final bits - feel free to reach out!
Best,
Evelina

Hi,
I am currently coaching 2 people applying for the same position within EU.
Their entire interview process consists of 4 round. You can find a brief overview of each round below.
1) Personal motivation and business case
- Personal motivation: Why EY, the office, consulting experience, data analysis experience
- Business case: Market entry, PE (e.g., number of active Spotify users, PE investment in retail chain ...)
2) Strategy case
- Focus on developing MECE framework
- Case has a quantitative and qualitative component
- Strategic advise based on market data & financial data
3) Operations case
- Post integration M&A case (Efficiency, quality, HR ...)
4) Partner interview
- Motivation
- Market sizing question or brainteaser (e.g., number of traffic lights in NL)
Please reach out via chat for further information or coaching.
Mattijs









