EY-Parthenon NextGen Women

Fast forward your career with EY-Parthenon NextGen Women – a global competition for women with the potential to have a fulfilling career in EY-Parthenon.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence?

EY-Parthenon NextGen Women enables talented women to fast forward their careers.

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Are you part of the next generation of women in EY-Parthenon?

We want to be inspired by women like you – purpose-driven women who challenge conventional ways of thinking, dare to ask questions, seek better answers and work to build a better world.

The EY-Parthenon NextGen Women aims to inspire the next generation of exceptional female talent to pursue an exciting and fulfilling career in EY-Parthenon.

EY-Parthenon helps enable clients to navigate complexity by reimagining their eco-systems, reshaping their portfolios and reinventing themselves for a better future. Bringing together a global ecosystem of worldclass thinkers, EY-Parthenon teams help design and deliver real-world strategies for clients.

We hope to foster a community where women from varying backgrounds can learn, be challenged and develop relationships and skills that will last a lifetime.

About the EY-Parthenon NextGen Women competition

The first phase of the competition takes place in local countries. Finalists are challenged to think critically as they undertake both group and individual challenges. The country winners are invited to attend the global final. They work together to solve a case study, culminating with the announcement of the EY-Parthenon NextGen Women global winner.

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Women. Fast forward

The EY organization is passionate about investing in the development of future female leaders. Studies have shown that women’s advancement and leadership are key to business performance and economic prosperity. To help companies drive inclusive growth by focusing on their capital and transaction strategy through to execution, we must build diverse and purpose-driven teams.

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Frequently asked questions

The EY-Parthenon NextGen Women competition is designed for female students currently enrolled at a Swiss university (or an equivalent institution) who are interested in a career in EY-Parthenon.

You need to have a Swiss work permit to be able to do an internship at EY in Switzerland. Unfortunately, we do not accept applications with a student permit due to legal constrains.
To apply, please submit your CV, a copy of your ID, and your Swiss work permit.

As we have limited spaces available, we encourage you to express your interest by applying no later than April 19. Please note that applications that do not include all the required documents will not be considered.

If you have questions, please contact: eynextgenwomen@ch.ey.com
By taking part in this competition, you’ll join an exclusive group where you can present your ideas to experienced EY‑Parthenon colleagues, gain hands‑on insights into Transformative Strategy and Transaction through a case study, and network with like‑minded women and EY‑Parthenon leaders from a global organization. This experience helps you stand out in a competitive job market and gives you the chance to become the 2026 Swiss EY‑Parthenon NextGen Women winner—potentially securing an internship at EY‑Parthenon.
The main Swiss winner of the local NextGen Women competition will represent Switzerland at the global final in fall 2026.

The top candidates will be offered a paid internship in Strategy and Transactions teams at one of our Swiss EY offices, based on the availabilities of internship positions.

The internship should start between September 2026 and March 2027, and last for 6 months.

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The dedication shown by EY leaders and partners was truly inspiring. Their active involvement highlights the firm’s strong commitment to empowering the next generation of women.

Anita Stern

Swiss EY-Parthenon NextGen Women 2025 Winner

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence?

Apply now for the EY-Parthenon NextGen Women 2026. The competition takes place on 6. May (online) and 7. May (in-person) 2026.

Application deadline: 19. April

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