At EY, we are committed to helping our clients shape their future with confidence in an increasingly uncertain world. As AI, technological advancements, shifting consumer preferences, and evolving geopolitical dynamics drive significant change, we stand ready to guide organizations through these complexities.
Requirements
- Financial Services expertise: at least seven years industry and / or consulting experience in a Financial Services environment.
- Change management: a proven track-record in leading change initiatives, preferably in a transaction context.
- Strategic insight: Aware of trends in Financial Services and the M&A market and able to apply this knowledge to shape the approach for individual assignments.
- Commercial acumen: able to quickly understand the key value drivers in a business and use this insight to influence how problems are solved.
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis: able to apply sound analysis to understand how operational issues affect the investment case for a transaction.
- Operating model: able to design operating models for Financial Services businesses. Understands key drivers of operational risk and efficiency.
- Communication skills: has good verbal communication skills and is a good listener. Strong written communication skills and ability to produce high quality reports.
- Relationship management: can establish credibility and presence with client teams and can engage with them as a peer to debate operational and strategic issues. Develops long-term relationships beyond the scope of individual projects.
- Selling skills: able to recognise opportunities and to draw on other experts within the firm to deliver an optimum solution.
- Cultural awareness: has awareness of different operating styles and cultures and reflects these in the approach to each assignment.
- Political savvy: able to understand and navigate senior level politics in order to ensure the successful delivery of client assignments. Displays sufficient authority and impact to maintain influencing behaviour in difficult situations.
- People management and teamwork: understands and uses the dynamics in a group to achieve the objectives of an assignment. Is approachable to team members and provides coaching and support to address individual development needs.
- Strong academic track record, including a degree.
- Applicants should be able to deal with ambiguity and would also benefit from international experience, transaction experience and foreign language skills.
Benefits
- Support, coaching and feedback from engaging colleagues
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
- Competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance
