Job Title: EY Financial Services Senior Consultant – Business Transformation (Management Consultant)
Location: Dublin
Available for VISA Sponsorship: YES
Business Area: Business Transformation (Delivery)
Contract Type: Full Time - Permanent
About EY
Do you have a keen interest in driving change, with the ability to influence decision‑makers at any given time? Do you possess a deep understanding of the challenges faced by businesses within the financial services industry? Do you have excellent people, communication and negotiating skills? At EY, we are sure that becoming part of our strong financial services banking team may be the ideal career move for you. EY is the only major professional services firm with an integrated Financial Services practice across EMEIA, connecting our clients to 6,500 talented people from 12 countries and 35,000 colleagues worldwide.
The Opportunity
Join EY FSO Ireland and work in high performing teams, experiencing growth and change across this diverse region. You will be working with the best people on the most complex financial services opportunities, helping to shape the future of financial services.
Your Key Responsibilities
Support management to deliver major business transformation programmes.
Manage and coach junior resources.
Support consistent delivery of high‑quality project deliverables on time and within budget.
Help to shape creative and innovative solutions to address client business and technology issues.
Support the EY programme leadership with account and engagement contracting process (Statements of Work – SOW etc).
Support document creation from programme / business senior management / C‑Suite.
Communicate effectively with the EY engagement team, the client and internal and external stakeholders, as required.
Work confidently with clients to support building trusted advisor relationships.
Use analytical thinking and structured problem‑solving to explain the problem statement through to solution.
Facilitate requirements gathering workshops or process mapping sessions where necessary.
Create and write documents suitable for client stakeholder audiences to a high standard and quality, under supervision from Senior Managers.
Assist in engagement management, organising staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to leaders.
Play a lead role in coaching junior competency / engagement team members.
Support Senior Managers in completing delivery of Service Quality practices and standards.
Support EY FSO Business Consulting business development activities, such as proposals, thought leadership and client event input.
Support EY Business Consulting operations to meet all operational metrics for utilisation, timesheet and related engagement processes and system inputs.
Take on internal EY competency activities to promote the Business Transformation community of practice.
Skills and Attributes for Success
To qualify for the role, you must have:
3+ years’ experience in a management consultant or Business Analyst role.
Experience in Financial Services.
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Ability to positively engage and develop relationships with multiple stakeholders.
Ability to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty.
Ideally, you will also have:
Project Management Certification and/or Agile certification desirable (e.g. PRINCE2, Scrum Master).
Experience using project and portfolio management tools such as Clarity.
Management Consulting experience is preferable.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong organisational skills.
Previous experience managing budgets.
Decision Making
Deadline‑driven, highly organised, and able to multi‑task.
Problem Solving
Use analytical thinking and structured problem‑solving to clearly explain the problem statement through to solution.
Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Identify, drive and lead problem solving and issue management for project deliverables.
Collaboration
A team player who is also an independent thinker.
Collaborates across the EY programme team and client team.
Level of Influence
Prepares and presents analysis, insights, and recommendations to assist governance forums with decision‑making.
Communicates and presents project information to project team, finance and other stakeholders.
Comfortable managing client stakeholders and working in a consultant / client environment.
Technical
Expert grasp of MS Office (PowerPoint / Excel).
What We Look For
Someone who is passionate about reaching their full potential and excelling in their career.
Someone with energy, enthusiasm and courage who enjoys solving complex problems and variety in day‑to‑day work.
Someone who enjoys working as part of a community valuing integrity, respect, teaming, and inclusiveness.
What Working At EY Offers
We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working, career development, and FlexEY benefits covering holidays, health and well‑being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Additional benefits include:
Support and coaching from engaging colleagues.
Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
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. Benefits include:
Pension
Discounted Health Insurance
Web Doctor – Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family.
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.
Work Mobile.
Tech MBA paid by EY.
Wellness rooms available in some offices.
Career Progression
Supported to enhance skills from day one.
Continuous learning to develop mindset and skills for future challenges.
Opportunity to customise your career journey to be unique and impactful.
Transformative leadership with coaching and confidence building.
Diverse and inclusive culture embracing who you are and empowering your voice.
Hybrid working adds flexibility and autonomy to roles.
About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services, we use finance products, expertise and systems to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that gives you training, opportunities and creative freedom. Our exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.
Inclusion & Diversity
We are committed to fostering a culture where differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences belonging. Inclusion, diversity and equity are integral to our identity. We believe high‑performing teams are maximised by diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Our teams are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. This inclusive mindset drives innovation, builds strong relationships and delivers the best solutions for clients.
We recognise the strength that comes from a diverse workforce and cultural support to achieve potential. You will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice.
As an equal‑opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.
Apply Now
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability‑related adjustments or accommodations you may need.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT: Where agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs/Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs/Profiles supplied to EY by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.
EY | Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected network and diverse partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
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