EY GDS Business Consulting - Business Transformation - Senior

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EY GDS Business Consulting – Business Transformation – Senior

As part of our Business Consulting team, we are currently seeking highly motivated professionals, to help EY clients across sectors on their Business Transformation agenda projects. Within Business Transformation, you'll work as part of a high-performing team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience related to Wealth and Asset Management (WAM), helping client organisations to drive value. We work with our clients to help them achieve operational efficiency, innovative portfolio management strategies, and optimized financial planning structures.

The opportunity

We're looking for a Senior with expertise in Wealth and Asset Management (WAM) to support EY clients in their strategic initiatives focused on improving advisory models, optimizing operating frameworks, enhancing client reporting, and developing actionable insights to drive value and capable in manging large transformation projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in the growth of a Business Consulting domain service offerings.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Within Business Transformation, you'll work as part of a high-performing team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience.
• Support clients in achieving operational efficiency, innovative portfolio management strategies, and optimized financial planning structures.
• Experience in management consulting or strategic roles within the asset or wealth management sector, with a preference for experience related to Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) or institutional asset management.
• Involve in the delivery of projects across the end-to-end project lifecycle, from business case development to project and execution and close-out.
• Support efforts in designing and refining advisory and operating models that enhance operational efficiency, streamline workflows, and align with clients' strategic objectives in the WAM sector.
• Support in developing strategies for portfolio management practices, including asset allocation insights and the selection of investment vehicles such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and alternative investments, emphasizing institutional perspectives on performance and growth.
• Support in developing strategies for portfolio management practices, including asset allocation insights and the selection of investment vehicles such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and alternative investments, emphasizing institutional perspectives on performance and growth.
• Support in advising clients on high-level financial planning structures that consider budgeting, investment, retirement, and risk management, supporting WAM clients in providing comprehensive wealth management services.
• Conduct assessments to identify process improvement areas within WAM operations, developing and implementing solutions to boost productivity, enhance regulatory compliance, and improve client satisfaction.
• Conduct in-depth research on trends, regulatory developments, and client behaviours within WAM, synthesizing findings to inform strategic recommendations and innovative client solutions.
• Leverage insights from experience with Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) or institutional asset management to provide targeted expertise for managing complex portfolios and high-value client relationships.
• Support in developing data-driven insights and strategic recommendations, supporting presentations that communicate complex information effectively to WAM stakeholders.
• Apply and adapt global frameworks, tools, and accelerators to support process optimization, operational efficiency, and client-centric solutions within the WAM industry.
• Engage in knowledge-sharing and thought leadership activities, including industry discussions and forums, contributing to the firm's expertise and positioning within the WAM sector.
• Foster strong client relationships, support communications, and assist in preparing for industry events, positioning the firm as a trusted advisor across the MENA region. Contribute to business development efforts, supporting the firm's expansion within WAM.
• Significant opportunities to support in business development activities, creating proposals and participating in solution development thus contributing to organizational revenue and growth.
• Experience in any of the industries like Government & Public sector, Banking & Financial Services, Real Estate & Infrastructure, Energy, Sports & Entertainment would be an added value.
• Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines, must be able to effectively prioritize projects - align with team's aspirations.
• Right attitude to understand and align with the organizational goals and priorities.
• Support the Business Transformation leadership in implementing strategic initiatives at team levels.
• Collaborate with other competencies in consulting and ensure organizational goals and priorities are achieved as a team.

Skills And Attributes For Success

To qualify for the role, you must have :

To qualify for the role, you must have.

What We Look For

What Working At EY Offers

At EY, we're dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees, and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer :

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Skills Required

Portfolio Management, operating model design, Powerpoint, Management Consulting, Research Skills, Report Writing