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EY Canada’s Corporate Development Office (CDO), responsible for managing mergers and acquisitions for EY Canada, has an exciting opportunity for a full-time position as an Assistant Director - Corporate Development. This role supports an important strategic inorganic growth objective of the firm as part of our All-In Strategy. In addition to the CDO, you will be a core member of our Strategic Investment Office, working closely with various areas of the business involved in:

• The identification and validation of potential acquisition targets and management of transactions from inception through due diligence, day 1 readiness, successful closure, onboarding, and integration into the firm.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Deal Sourcing, Target Analysis and Administration
• Work with our business leaders across Service Lines, Sub-service lines, Competencies, Industry Groups and Sectors to understand the areas of strategic priority for inorganic growth.
• Develop and maintain a robust M&A pipeline, working directly with our leaders as well as through the running of markets scans, targeted research and relationships with investment bankers,
• Build strong internal relationships with our leaders, maintaining regular touch points to continue to drive deal origination.
• Take part in target outreach, supporting initial exploratory discussions and strategic alignment sessions.
• Develop a deep understanding of how EY assess targets in terms of Strategic, Cultural and Financial fit, leveraging that knowledge and experience to evaluate and document potential M&A
• targets, providing critical insights to assist leadership decide on the right opportunities to pursue.
• Support valuation modelling and business cases development.
• Support in the preparation of expressions of interest (EOI), letters of intent (LOI), and purchase and sale agreements (PSA).
• Maintain an awareness of M&A activity outside of EY, including market trends
• Maintain and enhance CDO governance, acquisition tracking, and reporting.
• Bring thought leadership around continuous improvement of CDO tools, processes and procedures including the use of AI and automation.
• Oversee and manage the acquisitions database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.
• Assist in Post Acquisition Reporting (PAR), and deal evaluation against business case.

Transaction Management Office (TMO)

• Working with the Director of Corporate Development, you will have the opportunity to lead the TMO on certain transactions, providing TMO support on others, as appropriate.
• Help plan and execute due diligence and day 1 readiness activities, coordinating across multiple internal workstreams and target leadership.
• Build and maintain relationships with Target leadership, in many cases acting as a single point of contact.
• Manage and maintain transaction documentation: project kick-off materials, org charts, timeline & milestone charts, status updates, meeting notes, action logs, confidentiality NDA logs, etc.
• Identify, document, and manage program risks, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and appropriate actions are taken.
• Coordinate team meetings with multiple internal stakeholders and target leadership.
• Maintain constant communications across multiple workstreams, understanding and coordinating the flow of critical and relevant information to the right audiences in a timely manner.
• Lead team meetings, driving the agenda, identifying and tracking key decisions and actions.
• Coordinate the collection and distribution of diligence responses and supporting documentation shared by the target.
• Help ensure that we close transactions on a timely basis and have a robust onboarding and integration plan.

Strategic Investment Office (SIO)

• Act as a core member of the Strategic Investment Office, supporting its initiatives and objectives.
• Collaborate with the SIO team to assess investment requests and provide insights and recommendations.
• Assist in the development of business cases for investment requests, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Assist in the preparation of detailed investment reports and presentations for the Strategic Investment Committee (SIC).
• Engage with cross-functional teams to assist in the tracking and reporting on the performance of approved investments, providing analysis and insights to leadership.

What You Will Gain from This Role

• Broad Exposure : You’ll understand the “inner-workings” of EY, working directly with our Chief Investment Office (CIO), Director of Corporate Development, our newly formed Strategic Investment Committee (made up of our CIO, Chair & CEO, COO/CFO along with 3 other members of our EC) and your CDO and SIO team colleagues. You will also develop relationships with your colleagues in Finance, Global Corporate Development, CTO, C&I, Talent as well as with leaders across all Service Lines and Industry Groups. You’ll have direct insight and exposure into the strategic initiatives of the firm.
• Leadership : You’ll develop key leadership attributes, gain confidence in chairing discussions, presenting ideas, and managing critical decision points.
• Understand EY: You will develop a deeper understanding of the firm’s capabilities and strategic growth priorities.
• M&A Experience: You’ll hone your skills across the M&A transaction lifecycle, including financial modeling, due diligence processes, and integration strategies, including cross border transactions and intra-firm agreements.

What We Look For

• Positive Attitude : A strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and openness to welcome new challenges.
• Work Independently : Ability to work effectively under pressure and time constraints in an unstructured environment relying on self-direction.
• Creativity : Leverage past experiences to continuously improve and streamline processes.
• Teaming – Be dedicated to the program and help your team be successful.
• Strategic Mindset : Understand the ‘big picture’ of the transaction and its strategic importance.
• Organizational Skills : Diligently track, execute, and follow up on daily activities; manage your own and your team's workload effectively. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects andmeet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Consulting Skills : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and financial analysis tools. Advanced Microsoft Suite skills considered anadvantage.
• Confidentiality : Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Executive Presence : Ability to work seamlessly with and direct the activities of senior leaders demonstrating credibility and inspiring confidence.
• Analytical Skills : Ability to synthesize information, draw conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Financial Modeling Skills : Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis tools is essential.
• Communications : Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to a senior leadership audience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field
• CPA, CBV and or CFA designation or working towards it is considered an asset

Corporate and Operational Strategy is EY’s executive strategy practice. The EY-Parthenon brand is the home of our fast-growing global strategy capability. We advise corporate and private equity clients on strategic and commercial issues affecting their key investment choices. Areas of our work include:

• Corporate and Portfolio strategy
• Product and business unit strategy development
• Market entry strategy, and opportunity sizing
• Capital allocation, structure and raising
• Acquisition and Divestment options analysis
• Business model reinvention
• Strategic cost evaluation
• Commercial due diligence

Your key responsibilities:

• Provide Techno-Economic based expertise to global teams performing work in Critical Materials by participating directly on client project teams or providing analysis specific support. In practical terms this means researching information, performing analyses, structuring recommendations backed by fact based techno-economic insights and creating documents to communicate recommendations.
• Coach teammates with a more general consulting background on obtaining data, structuring and performing analysis in Critical and broader Mining & metals sectors.
• Developing and updating tools to have current industry perspectives on supply, demand, capex, cost, price markers, evolving trade flows and frictions, industry structure and emerging technologies or significant trends – by tracking events in several specific sectors.
• Grow the practice by linking economic, geo-political, company or industry specific events to ideas for client conversations and proposals to grow the practice.
• Assist in marketing and showcasing the service line to EY offices and industry in the Americas and globally by writing points of view or speaking at conferences.
• Director/Manager:
  
  • Develop, manage and mentor junior team members; contribute to people initiatives.
  • Support client relationship management while executing projects; delivering a high degree of client satisfaction with the engagement.
  • Contribute to business development efforts; develop long term relationships and network internally and externally.

We are interested in candidates who have:

• Engineering degree (preferably Geological, Mining, Metallurgical or Chemical) with a master’s degree in Mineral Economics, Microeconomics, Finance or a CFA designation.
• Consultant:
  
  • 2-4 years relevant work experience ideally in a corporate planning or an engineering firm’s project evaluation group. Investment banking backgrounds will be considered with the right educational qualifications.
• Director (Manager):
  
  • 5-8 years relevant work experience ideally in a corporate planning or an engineering firm’s project evaluation group.
• Work/leadership/ life experience with demonstrated impact in a team environment.
• Strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis and the ability to link technical and micro-economic information to business strategy and financial outcomes.
• Personable with good coaching and explanation skills, strategic thinker and deductive reasoner.
• Problem-solving skills – analytical, quantitative and conceptual.
• Advanced modelling skills (Excel) and visualization skills (Tableau and/or Power BI).
• Effective organization and time management skills with ability to work under demanding environment and adhere to project deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Comfort with shaping tangible insights in an ambiguous environment.

Lead marketing that powers Canada’s future.

We’re looking for a strategic thinker and an influential leader who can:

• Set the vision for sector marketing and translate it into actionable strategies that drive growth and market leadership.

• Partner with senior leaders to align marketing priorities with business objectives and deliver high-impact initiatives.

• Lead go-to-market programs that position EY as a trusted advisor and innovator in Industrials and Energy.

• Harness market intelligence to anticipate trends, identify opportunities, and inform strategic investments.

• Champion collaboration across industry groups, service lines, alliances and stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and measurable results.

• Inspire and develop talent, fostering a high-performing marketing team equipped to deliver excellence.

• Allocate budgets to optimize spend, drive performance and support the overarching marketing strategy.

• Track performance and ROI to ensure marketing activity delivers tangible impact.

What we look for

• Prior experience with brand and marketing strategy and campaign development, preference for experience within a professional services setting.
• Strong skills in managing and supporting multiple stakeholders across the portfolio.
• Strong grasp of data analytics, performance metrics, and full-funnel optimization.
• Professional maturity, resilience and adaptability.
• At ease managing multiple high-priority projects and navigating ambiguity in a deadline-driven and matrixed environment
• Strong leadership skills and experience with overseeing staff
• Process-driven, always looking for ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Ability to work both independently and with the team, relying on strong influencing skills to achieve results
• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field is required. A graduate degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant business experience.
• In-depth knowledge of professional services and its unique characteristics.
• Proven experience in program, project, and campaign management and execution.
• Strong skills in stakeholder management, with the ability to work comfortably with senior leaders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of marketing trends, execution, and measurement.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and complex projects and initiatives simultaneously.
• This role involves interaction with internal and external clients and professionals nationally and globally. Professional competency in the English language is therefore a requirement of this role. Bilingualism in both French and English is considered an asset

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Past experience in professional services is highly desirable.
• B2B marketing experience an asset.

What we offer you

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback 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

The salary range for this job in British Columbia is $92,300 to $153,800. Individual salaries within this range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and work location city.

The Associate Director, Strategy & Operations for Financial Services (FS) is a strategic leader responsible for supporting the execution of the FS industry Group. go-to-market plan. This role is pivotal in advancing revenue growth, pipeline integrity, and business development budget, with a strong emphasis on data literacy and analytics to inform decision-making and strategy.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate and drive annual strategic planning for FS, engaging stakeholders across service lines, finance, Alliances, accounts, business development, and CBS to develop and execute growth priorities.
• Project manage strategic growth initiatives, ensuring efficient execution and measurable impact.
• Champion data-driven decision-making, leveraging advanced analytics and reporting to enable leadership insight and action.
• Foster cross-team collaboration, to maximize synergies, share best practices, and drive integrated solutions.
• Promote a client-centric approach, supporting account management and client experience programs.
• Serve as a primary connector within FS, fielding inquiries and driving engagement across teams and functions.
• Elevate organizational efficiency, streamlining processes and reporting, and driving continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate executive presence in all interactions, representing FS with professionalism and strategic vision.
• Anticipate business and leadership needs, proactively identifying opportunities and risks.
• Support CBS and broader team initiatives, contributing to a culture of support and shared success.
• Leverage leading firm technologies and solutions to improve the overall health of the business, focusing on critical areas to reach the Industry & Firm’s ambition

What we look for

• Exhibit advanced data literacy, able to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Considerable knowledge of data analytics and assembling complex analysis to drive better decisions.
• Demonstrate strong executive presence, influencing and inspiring at all levels.
• Be highly organized and efficient, thriving under pressure and managing multiple priorities with tight deadlines.
• Show exceptional collaboration skills, rallying cross-functional teams and fostering a spirit of partnership within Canada and leveraging connections in other Regions
• Anticipate the needs of the FS business and leadership, proactively addressing challenges and seizing opportunities.
• Communicate clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing.
• Be committed to continuous learning and improvement, staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
• Work seamlessly with CBS and other support teams, embodying a collaborative and supportive approach.

In addition to the SIO, you will work closely with the many areas of the business that are involved in;

• The identification and validation of potential investments, and
• The management of initial investment request through validation, performance tracking, through closure and reporting to the executives

Your key responsibilities

• SIO Support, Analysis & Insights, ROI Tracking and Reporting
• Proactively lead follow-up meetings with leaders to track spend and return on approved investments, which often-times involves providing challenge along with responsibility for communicating difficult decisions
• Coordinate with Finance for creation and tracking of engagement codes of approved investments
• Connect with leaders to understand investment requests, financing requirements (costs, gating, projections), and tracking framework
• Lead the maintenance of our complex investment tracker to ensure timely updates and accuracy of data. Bring thought leadership around the continuous improvement of the tracker and other SIO processes by identifying more efficient ways of compiling and tracking data, including potential for automation
• Extract insights from tracker to drive impactful decision making in the firm
• Take an active role in learning about the business and applying that knowledge to the job
• Contribute to enhancing and maintaining the SIO governance, investment request tracking, reporting and other processes
• Work with the SIO team and investment sponsor to assist in the development of business case for investment requests
• Assist in triaging investment requests to different working groups
• Collaborate with the SIO team, SIO Working Groups, cross-functional teams and leadership to assess investment requests
• Coordinate meetings
• Help draft agenda and prepare for Strategic Investment Committee meetings
• Prepare detailed investment reports and presentations for SIO, SIC and other stakeholders
• Present analysis and insights to Leadership during monthly SIC meetings as required
• Assist other workstreams as required

What we look for

• Positive attitude– A strong work ethic, willingness to learn and openness to welcome new challenges
• Work independently- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, including the ability to exercise sound independent judgment. Ability to work effectively under pressure and time constraints in an unstructured environment relying on self-direction
• Creativity– Leverage past experiences to continuously improve, streamline processes / ways of working with teams
• Teaming– Be dedicated to the program and help your team be successful
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strategic mindset– Macro view: understand the ‘big picture’ of the investment and its strategic importance to the firm, service line, competency and or industry group & sector
• Organization skills– Micro view: diligence in tracking with attention to details, executing and following-up on tasks and requests from leadership – keep the process moving and providing status updates to leadership, ability to multitask.
• Consulting skills– intermediate ability with PowerPoint and Excel is required, advanced is strongly preferred
• Confidentiality– must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
• CPA designation or working towards it is considered an asset
• CBV designation or working towards it, and/or experience in financial modelling, is an asset
• Strong financial analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to a senior leadership audience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Some knowledge of investment strategies, market trends, and economic factors influencing investment decisions is an asset.

What you will gain from this role

• Broad exposure– You’ll understand the “inner-workings” of EY, working directly with our Chief Investment Office (CIO), our newly formed Strategic Investment Committee (made up of our CIO, Chair & CEO, COO/CFO along with 3 other members of our EC) and your SIO team colleagues. You will also develop relationships with your colleagues in Finance, Corporate Development, CTO, C&I, Talent as well as with leaders across all Service Lines and Industry Groups. You’ll have direct insight and exposure into the strategic initiatives of the firm.
• Leadership– You’ll develop key leadership attributes, gain confidence in chairing discussions, presenting ideas, identifying critical decision points and actions as well as risk and mitigations, and learn how to “manage up”
• Understand EY– You will develop a deeper understanding of the depth and breadth of the firm’s current capabilities and competencies across all service lines and market segments, as well as an enhanced understanding of the firm’s strategic growth priorities and in demand market skills

What we offer you

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback 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

Your key responsibilities

• Act as a key client contact throughout the pursuit lifecycle, in collaboration with the engagement partner
• A strategic advisor and coach to pursuit teams on high-value, complex deals across service lines.
• Lead deal strategy development, including win themes, competitive positioning, and client-centric messaging.
• Facilitate pursuit planning workshops, solutioning sessions, and executive alignment meetings.
• Collaborate with the SDC team to apply best practices, tools, and frameworks that drive pursuit success.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to shape commercially sound and executable deals.
• Provide real-time coaching and feedback to teams throughout the pursuit lifecycle.
• Support post-deal reviews to capture lessons learned and continuously improve pursuit capabilities.

Client Engagement

• Lead strategic client conversations and build lasting relationships
• Drive and own negotiations with clients around strategy and execution
• Act as a trusted advisor to our most valuable clients and highest priority pursuits

Skills and attributes for success

• Minimum 15 years of experience in professional services, consulting, or strategic sales.
• Proven track record in leading or coaching complex, multi-service pursuits with deal values exceeding $15M.
• Deep understanding of pursuit strategy, client buying behavior, and competitive dynamics.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders, specifically C-suite executives.
• Demonstrated expertise in facilitating discussions, effectively communicating complex ideas, and influencing stakeholders to drive outcomes.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Building strategic client relationships and driving business development initiatives
• Prior experience in a Deal Coach, Sales Capture, or Pursuit Lead role.
• Experience with deal shaping, commercial structuring, and negotiation.
• Exposure to strategic account and client relationship management.

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape a new function within EY’s Strategic Deals Team.
• High-impact role with visibility across EY’s leadership and strategic accounts.
• Collaborative, purpose-driven culture focused on client value and pursuit excellence.
• Access to global resources, tools, and training to support your growth and success.

When you thrive, we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being:

• $5,000 per year for mental health support benefits
• Wellbeing benefit of $1,200/year

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BC & Ontario Region Pay Information

The salary range for this job in British Columbia is $200,000 to $350,000. Individual salaries within this range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and work location city.

Your key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive total rewards strategy that aligns with our business strategy and supports EY's talent management initiatives
• Proactively consult on the design, implementation, and administration of compensation strategies and compensation-related matters, including base salary and variable pay, across all parts of the business that align to the strategy.
• Lead the evaluation and enhancement of employee benefits programs, including pension and savings plans, ensuring they meet the needs of our diverse workforce.
• Manage the recognition programs that promote a culture of appreciation and engagement.
• Manage short and long-term disability management policies and processes for employees and partners, ensuring effective support and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Manage numerous vendor relationships, ensuring a high level of service and performance from external partners.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to ensure our total rewards offerings remain competitive within the industry.
• Work collaboratively with EY Global teams on total rewards initiatives, ensuring alignment with global standards and practices, as applicable, while addressing local needs and regulations. Build a strong network with the other EY regions.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations related to compensation, benefits, and pension plans.
• Assess the current portfolio of programs and develop recommendations based on market research and business needs, followed by leading an efficient implementation.
• Foster a culture of transparency and communication regarding total rewards programs across the organization.
• Lead a diverse team of Total Rewards professionals specializing in compensation, benefits, pension and disability management. Foster a team culture that is innovative, adaptable, and empowers all to contribute to the firm’s success.

Skills and attributes for success

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CCP, GRP) is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in total rewards, compensation, and benefits management, with at least 8 years in a leadership role and leading a team.
• Proven ability to develop and implement innovative total rewards strategies aligned with the needs across all parts of the business.
• Strong interpersonal, listening, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, especially senior leadership.
• Proven relationship builder, skilled at networking with colleagues internally and externally, including managing senior consultants and vendors.
• Strong knowledge of compensation, benefits, and pension regulations in Canada.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience making investment recommendations and decisions.
• Experience in a professional services or consulting environment is an asset.

What we offer you

When you thrive, we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being:

• $5,000 per year for mental health support benefits
• Wellbeing benefit of $1,200/year

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