FS Technology Consulting – AI & Data - Senior Manager - Dublin

The opportunity

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We are counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

EY’s FSO Data and Analytics Team are experiencing an exciting period of growth due to the finance services sector undergoing rapid transformative changes, with recent acceleration of journeys to cloud, digitalisation, data platform modernisation and adoption of new and emerging technologies, while meeting ongoing regulatory demands. EY is at the forefront of this journey, helping banks, asset managers, insurance providers and other financial institutions to become data-driven, developing innovative, customized, and scalable approaches based on market leading practices.

In response to market demand, we are looking for an experienced, client facing Senior Manager with a passion for data and technology and expertise in one or more of Data and Analytics domains: Data Management, Data Quality, Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics and AI. We are looking for a person with track record in project and team leadership experience, client relationship management excellence, communication, and business acumen as well as passion for innovation, building high performing teams and culture of trust, respect, and diversity.

In your role you will manage consulting and delivery engagement teams on a variety of data projects, within a fast-paced consulting environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

Client responsibilities

• Lead teams and projects to design and deliver data and analytics engagements, bringing your knowledge and experience to the table as a subject matter resource
• Build and maintain a trusted advisor relationship with external Clients
• Understand EY’s service offerings and actively identify opportunities to better serve clients across our range of services. At EY, we go to market as One Team
• Lead technology consulting engagements, solution workshops and due diligence, shape and mobilise delivery
• As a senior team member, shape and manage engagement teams as needed
• Nurture valuable relationships both within EY and with clients, and develop strong capabilities through both formal training and working with senior mentors and talented colleagues
• Understand EY’s service offerings and actively identify opportunities to better serve clients across our range of services.

Practice and people development responsibilities

• Take a leading role in shaping and further growing our Data and Analytics team, and to further build our brand in the market as industry leaders in technology enabled business transformation.
• Participate in business development activities including client presentations and proposals
• Contribute to our internal team culture by taking a leading role in one of our practice pillars of interest to you
• Play a part in driving our thought leadership agenda by maintaining an up-to-date point of view on the latest methodologies, technologies, and emerging trends for publishing as points of view or proof of concept
• Proactively develop our Data and Analytics people through coaching, mentoring and career counselling
• Foster an innovative, supportive, and inclusive team-oriented work environment

Skills and attributes for success

• Demonstrated experience leading teams and leading medium to large data projects end-to-end
• Technology Consulting experience
• Client relationship management experience at senior level
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Growth and continuous learning mindset

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Relevant management and leadership responsibilities in data focused projects and engagements in financial services sector, ideally in consulting environment.
• Project management experience with a track record of delivering successful outcomes on time and to budget.
• Applied knowledge of modern delivery approaches e.g. Agile
• Strong core consulting skills including senior stakeholder management, strong written and verbal communication skills at different levels – from middle management to C-level
• Proven expertise in the relevant Data and Analytics domain, e.g. Data Strategy, Data Manipulation and ETL, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics and AI
• Demonstrated experience in shaping and leading high performing teams
• Financial and commercial acumen
• A completed degree (Bachelors, Masters, or PhD)

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience working in the financial services industry on data and analytics projects in some of our key focus areas such as regulatory reporting, credit, fraud, customer and HR analytics
• Relevant industry certification such as Prince2, PMP, SAFe, Scrum etc would be a bonus
• Significant client facing experience gained through prior consulting roles or within large financial services / technology organisations
• An ability to act as translator between technical and non-technical teams, seamlessly tailoring your communications to suit the audience 

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 our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Pension

• Maternity & Paternity leave

• Discounted health insurance

• Bike to work Scheme

• Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family

• Recognition Awards

• The purchase of additional annual leave

• Cash incentives for referrals

• Hybrid Working

• Work Mobile

• Free Gym membership

• TECH MBA paid by EY

• Travel Pass

• Wellness rooms Available in some offices

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster 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 our 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.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world. That’s Why, EY.

Apply now.

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