Location: Belfast
Other locations: Primary Location Only
Date: 13 Mar 2026
Requisition ID: 1642716
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We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join EY and help to build a better working world.
The Team and the opportunity
Our data and analytics team focuses on helping our clients unlock value from their information assets by embedding innovative data analytics solutions in existing business areas.
Data Analytics is one of the most exciting fields in today’s digital world. It offers challenging work, career development and great job satisfaction. EY’s mission is to build a better working world by asking better questions and finding better answers – this is what data analytics is all about. What better way to help us achieve our mission than by working with our data science, analytics, engineering, and architecture teams as we continue this journey.
In response to strong market demand, we are seeking additional individuals to enhance our existing team. We are transforming our business by embedding analytics in everything we do. We are helping our clients transform their businesses by doing the same, across industry sectors and lines of business. We are growing and so are our people. We are hiring experienced professionals in a variety of roles – this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the Data Analytics team that is not only changing how we deliver services to our clients but is also committed to creating a diverse environment where EY people are valued, where they feel they belong and can contribute their best in every encounter.
Your key responsibilities
The nature of this role means no two projects will be the same. That means you’ll need to think on your feet and challenge existing practices to develop solutions for complex problems. You’ll also be collaborating with colleagues across multiple service lines, so you will be expected to build relationships and identify opportunities for our clients to benefit from our expertise in other areas. Occasional travel may be necessary as you will be meeting with key clients, some of whom are the most respected in their fields.
- Leading diverse teams with varying skillsets who use different Data and Analytics technologies.
- Lead end‑to‑end project delivery for data and analytics initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines.
- Develop comprehensive project plans that outline scope, objectives, timelines, and resource allocation, ensuring successful execution and delivery.
- Oversee project budgets, ensuring effective allocation of resources and adherence to financial constraints.
- Adapt your leadership style to fit team, client, and cultural needs, anticipating and identifying risks and escalating issues as appropriate.
- Engage with key stakeholders across client organisations to understand their data needs, communicate project progress, and ensure alignment with their strategic/project goals.
- As an influential member of the team, you’ll create a positive learning culture and coach and counsel junior members of the team to help them develop.
- Work in multi‑disciplinary teams across a range of industries to help our clients use analytics to transform and improve their business.
- Draw on your knowledge and experience to create innovative insights adding value to both our clients and to broader society.
- Champion operational efficiency improvements on projects and internal initiatives, consistently driving projects to completion and ensuring high‑quality work.
- Contribute to the development of the wider Data & Analytics team’s future by building our brand, attending relevant events, collaborating with other internal teams, and producing thought leadership.
- Actively establish, maintain, and strengthen internal and external relationships. With guidance from partners, directors, and other senior managers, you’ll identify potential business opportunities for EY to incubate or drive new solutions and services.
To qualify for the role, you must have
- A completed degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD)
- Proven, significant experience as a Data Analytics professional, or a similar role in a consulting environment or equivalent, focused on project delivery and management.
- Proven experience in leading cross‑functional teams and managing complex projects.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop others, effectively communicate, manage client expectations, deliver quality projects, work to timelines, and drive growth of the team with energy, enthusiasm, and courage to lead and develop others.
- Ability to communicate technical information to non‑technical colleagues and clients.
- Ambition to continuously develop your skills and abilities.
- Analytically minded, with the ability to assimilate and apply new techniques and knowledge to deliver insights and solve problems.
- Professional ability to work in diverse, evolving, and dynamic client environments.
- Working knowledge of key analytics tools such as:
- Reporting and visualisation: PowerBI, Tableau, Qlik
- Programming languages: SQL, Python, R
- Experience in any aspects of the data analytics lifecycle, for example:
- Data Manipulation and ETL
- Data Analysis & Visualization
- Applying machine learning, statistical analysis, and other advanced analytics techniques to key business issues faced by our clients that can transform and improve their entire organisation.
- Passion to contribute to the growth of the team, bringing energy, enthusiasm, and courage to lead and develop others.
- Relevant experience in Agile Delivery.
What working at EY offers
We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs – covering holidays, health and well‑being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:
- Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
- 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
All employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits includes:
- Pension
- Discounted health insurance
- Web Doctor – Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family
- The purchase of additional annual leave
- Hybrid Working
- Free Gym membership
- Travel Pass
- Maternity & Paternity leave
- Bike to work Scheme
- Recognition Awards
- Cash incentives for referrals
- TECH MBA paid by EY
- Wellness rooms available in some offices
Inclusion & Diversity
- We hold a collective commitment to fostering an environment where all differences are valued and respected. Practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest‑performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours, and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.
- We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
- As an equal‑opportunities employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.
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