Assistant Director, IT, Transaction Strategy & Execution – EY Parthenon, FS

Job Title

IT Senior Manager – Deal Technology, Strategy and Execution – Financial Services, London

Overview

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence, helping you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help build a better working world.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engagements, working with cross‑functional teams in a high‑pressure environment.
• Manage engagement economics and communicate significant issues, fees and general progress to partners and clients.
• Coach junior team members and play a lead role in developing the team’s intellectual capital.
• Participate in marketing efforts by building relationships with senior clients and enhancing the team’s external brand.
• Drive client satisfaction and identify opportunities to improve client service.
• Support key client decision makers in developing and executing their transaction strategy to secure deal value.

Client‑Facing Responsibilities

• Form influential relationships on client accounts.
• Lead engagements delivering Deal Technology or Strategic Transformation services.
• Deliver a high degree of client satisfaction with the engagement process and deliverables.
• Actively identify opportunities to improve client service and cross‑sell EY offerings.

People‑Facing Responsibilities

• Accountable for overall team performance on engagements.
• Supervise, coach and mentor junior staff, supporting their development.
• Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training professionals.
• Maintain an educational programme for ongoing skill development.
• Build strong internal relationships with other EY teams.

Skills and Attributes

• Financial Services expertise: at least seven years of industry and/or consulting experience in a Financial Services environment.
• Change management: proven track‑record in leading change initiatives, preferably in a transaction context.
• Strategic insight: ability to apply industry trends and M&A market knowledge to shape approaches for assignments.
• Commercial acumen: quickly understand key value drivers and influence problem‑solving approaches.
• Quantitative and qualitative analysis: sound analysis to assess operational impacts on the investment case.
• Technology platforms: familiarity with core financial services platforms and enterprise applications.
• Communication: strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to produce high‑quality reports.
• Relationship management: establish credibility & presence with client teams and engage as a peer.
• Selling skills: recognise opportunities and collaborate with other experts within the firm.
• Cultural awareness: adapt to diverse operating styles and cultures.
• People management and teamwork: use group dynamics to achieve assignment objectives, be approachable, and provide coaching.
• Strong academic record, including a degree.
• Ability to handle ambiguity, with benefits from international experience, transaction exposure and foreign‑language skills.

Benefits of the Role

• Opportunity to work on some of the world’s largest transactions with a market‑leading team.
• High‑growth environment presenting significant development opportunities.
• Collaborative, energetic team culture with broader organisational support.
• Variety across banking, asset management and insurance transactions.
• Potential for international mobility and travel.

What Working at EY Offers

• Competitive remuneration package recognising individual and team performance.
• Comprehensive Total Rewards package with flexible working and career development support.
• Flexibility to tailor benefits through FlexEY, covering holidays, health and well‑being, insurance, savings and discounts.
• Support, coaching and feedback from engaged colleagues.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• Freedom to shape your role to fit your needs.

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and is happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve a balance for our people while maintaining excellent client service.

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