Financial Diligence: EY-Parthenon - Exit opportunities

I’ve been spending some time learning about EY-Parthenon’s Deals practice, particularly the Financial Due Diligence team, and I was curious how that role tends to position people for future opportunities.

Specifically, I’ve seen mixed perspectives on exit paths — some suggesting transitions into investment banking after 1–3 years, and others mentioning private equity or corporate development roles. Given that the diligence team works closely with private equity sponsors, I’d love to hear your perspective on how realistic those transitions are in practice.

From your experience, what does the lateral process typically look like from Financial Due Diligence into banking or private equity, and what factors tend to matter most for making that move successfully?

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