Strategic Deals Team Sdt Commercial Excellence Lead jobs at Ey in Canada, Toronto

As a Manager or Senior Consultant, you’ll play a hands-on role in designing, configuring, and deploying onboarding solutions while guiding clients through transformation with confidence and empathy.

Client Engagement & Strategy

• Partner with HR and Talent Acquisition leaders to shape onboarding strategies aligned with business goals.
• Facilitate workshops to translate onboarding vision into SAP SuccessFactors capabilities.
• Advise clients on onboarding best practices, compliance, and experience design.

Solution Design & Implementation

• Lead the configuration and deployment of SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding, including integration with Recruiting and Employee Central.
• Design onboarding workflows, forms, and experiences tailored to client needs.
• Ensure seamless integration with third-party systems (e.g., background checks, provisioning tools).

Experience & Innovation

• Apply design thinking to create onboarding journeys that are intuitive, engaging, and inclusive.
• Introduce innovations such as mobile onboarding, preboarding portals, and personalized content.
• Continuously improve onboarding processes through analytics and feedback.

Project Delivery

• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and adoption.
• Support testing, training, and change enablement activities.

Team Collaboration

• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to knowledge sharing within the SAP COI and HR tech team.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong understanding of onboarding processes and employee lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding and related modules.
• Ability to manage client relationships and lead workshops.
• Proficiency in system configuration, data migration, and integration.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Business, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in HR technology consulting, with a focus on SAP SuccessFactors.
• Proven experience implementing SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding.
• SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding certification (preferred).
• Experience working with global clients and distributed teams.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Certifications in SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting and Employee Central.
• Experience with onboarding analytics and experience platforms.
• Exposure to compliance and regulatory onboarding requirements.

What we look for

• You bring empathy, structure, and creativity to onboarding design.
• You elevate onboarding from a process to an experience.
• You build trust with clients and teams through clarity, confidence, and delivery excellence.
• You connect onboarding to broader talent and business strategies—and tell that story well.

Associate – UK Compliance and Risk - Compliance Monitoring & Acquisitions

The incumbent shall be responsible for the timely execution of data led compliance monitoring to identify any potential non-compliance with policy/guidance or any potential regulatory breaches. This will include data sourcing, aggregation and analysis, performance of standardized compliance checks in line with pre agreed compliance procedures and rules, reporting and escalation of results.

Technical expertise

• Developing subject matter expertise to support the due diligence checks for the clients and suppliers before the acquisitions.
• Complete data management activity for the acquisitions including but not limited to:

• • Maintaining and adhering to the process schedule
  • Performing the required research and analysis in line with policy requirements to identify potential non-compliance in a timely manner
  • Integration plan action tracking and associated administration
  • Identifying any nuances, analysing the probable cause & effect, and highlighting it to the stakeholders
  • Working with the team for further enhancements of the processes
  • Supporting the process documentation and ensuring process trackers are current and accurate
• Reporting:
  • Enabling the leadership reports using MS Excel, Power Bi and PowerPoint
  • Agility with large amounts of data, creation of presentations with ability to validate data accuracy by performing spot checks and reviews
• Supporting various compliance monitoring processes like (but not limited to):
  • Insider Trading
  • Modern Slavery
  • Consultant Lobbying
  • Client and Engagement Acceptance
  • Internal Admit Partner Risk Management Testing
  • Quality & Effective Risk Management assessment

Essentials:

• Capable of identifying issues and analyse scenarios against policy requirements
• Absolute fluency in spoken and written English; excellent listening comprehension skills
• Experience with applications like MS Excel, Forms, SharePoint etc.
• Prior experience of working on Risk Management tools and enabling risk assessments for acquisitions would be an added advantage
• Strong logical and reasoning skills with knowledge of Risk frameworks

Preferred:

• Ability to operate and flex in an ambiguous and changing environment to respond to emerging priorities.
• Experience of working as per deadlines and delivering high quality output & working in a fast-moving, global client-driven environment.
• Ability to work independently with well-developed problem-solving skills and understanding of processes.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• At least 3-5 years of experience in:
• • Research/Compliance processes involving due diligence or file review / data review
  • Monitoring compliance with policies using Risk frameworks to perform risk assessments
  • Stakeholder interaction and management
  • Data analysis and data management
  • Please note: Training will be provided to supplement existing experience

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Basic project management skills
• Ability to operate and flex in an ambiguous and changing environment to respond to emerging priorities
• Experience of working as per deadlines and delivering high quality outputs
• Credible experience working in a fast-moving, client-driven environment

Technologies and Tools

• Experience with applications like MS Forms, SharePoint etc
• Experience with MS office applications
• Proficient with Power BI

What you can look for

• A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment
• A team which has its foundation in the core values of trust, respect and teaming. The team which focuses on supporting its colleagues to excel in their respective domains and provides avenues to help acquire and demonstrate new skills.
• Opportunities to work with Global risk management teams on strengthening and monitoring compliance framework

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership : We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture : You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Your key responsibilities

• Fullstack Development: Lead the design, development, and deployment of fullstack applications, ensuring high performance and responsiveness across the UI and backend.
• UI/UX Integration: Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces that integrate AI outputs effectively.
• Team Leadership: Lead and manage a fullstack development team, both onshore and offshore, ensuring effective collaboration and communication across all team members.
• Collaboration: Work closely with business stakeholders and backend teams to gather requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and deliver robust solutions.
• Code Quality: Maintain high standards of code quality through best practices, code reviews, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation within the team.
• Problem-Solving: Identify and troubleshoot issues across the fullstack, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to development processes.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in fullstack development and UI/UX design, applying them to enhance existing applications.
• Drive Innovation: Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in fullstack development and UI/UX design, proposing and implementing innovative solutions to enhance functionality and user experience.
  Compliance and Accessibility: Ensure that the application adheres to accessibility standards and implement security best practices to protect sensitive client data.

Skills and attributes for success

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineer, Web Development or a closely related technical field.
• Experience: 4-6 years of experience in fullstack development, with a strong focus on UI/UX integration and application performance.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in frontend frameworks such as React or Angular, and strong knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript. Familiarity with backend technologies (e.g., Python, .NET) is a
• plus. Strong expertise in HTML5, CSS3, and modern CSS frameworks (e.g., Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap). Deep understanding of RESTful APIs and integrating front-end applications with backend services
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences..

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

Consultant – Government Incentives

As a Consultant you will assist companies with accessing R&D incentives and grants across a variety of industry sectors which could include manufacturing, food and agribusiness, information technology, biotech/pharmaceutical and financial services to name a few. Our clients range from start-ups and entrepreneurs, to ASX listed clients and multinationals.

This is a hybrid position based in- Melbourne.

Your key responsibilities

• If you enjoy problem solving, are curious about innovation and how Australian business are leading the global landscape, this could be the right opportunity for you
• Preparing grant applications and technical documentation with exposure to project development, economic evaluation and commercial decision-making, innovation, and commercialisation
• Assist with the preparation of R&D tax incentive claims including scoping interviews with technical teams to identify R&D eligible activities, preparation of technical descriptions and analysis of financial information
• Joining an industry leading team comprised of scientists, lawyers, accountants and engineers focused on enabling clients in their capital agenda; through accessing government grants and R&D incentives to help fund growth and investment
• Be mentored by experienced industry leaders that can support your learning and growth across high complexity projects in a dynamic environment

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong written and verbal communication, with willingness to learn by asking the right questions
• Ability to understand disparate sets of information and data; and a capacity to articulate scientific and technical information succinctly to different audiences in written reports
• Ability to work with excel and preparing financial models
• Undergraduate and/or postgraduate qualifications which may include Law, Science, Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Materials science desired) or Computer Science/IT related

What we offer you

. Learn

• Career development:At EY, your career is yours to shape!We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences
• Flexible work arrangements:Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

• A comprehensive benefits package

• We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

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Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

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Role name and description

The job holder will work on U.S. individual, gift, trust and partnership tax returns

Your key responsibilities

Client responsibilities

• Demonstrate a very high level of proficiency in tax technical knowledge relevant to U.S. individual, trust and partnership
• returns; demonstrate an understanding of more complex technical issues
• Drive the tax return preparation process, review complex tax returns and other tax deliverables
• Establish and maintain long-term relationships with the clients and internal colleagues
• Explore opportunities to bring more work to the GDS and to EY by consistently providing high quality work
• Supervise day to day operations and engagement milestones with little or no manager involvement
• Demonstrate leadership skills in developing the highest performing teams
• Help Senior Managers and Managers with advisory and ad-hoc projects
• Develop engagement and financial management skills by managing own and/or other’s impact on project economics,
• including controlling costs, monitoring budget to actual differences
• Contribute process improvement ideas leading to higher quality service delivery to the client or greater efficiency in the
• compliance process
• Identify opportunities to leverage information and resources across assignments and teams

People responsibilities

• Facilitate teaming and manage conflicts
• Motivate and inspire team members
• Lead by example and be a role model
• Contribute actively to creating a high performing team
• Assist Seniors and Managers on special projects, as requested

Additional skills requirements

• Preferable with Certified EA, CPA or equivalent.
• Demonstrate a very high level of proficiency in tax technical knowledge relevant to U.S. individual, gift, trust and partnership returns.

Skills and attributes for success

• Demonstrate an understanding of more complex technical issues
• Effective communication skills - being articulate, thoughtful, and adapting communication to target audiences.
• Good analytical, numeric and people management skills

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Demonstrate a very high level of proficiency in tax technical knowledge relevant to U.S. individual, gift, trust and partnership returns.
• Good English skills
• Good with MS office – word, excel, outlook etc.
• Have formal education in commerce/ finance

What we look for

• Bachelors or Masters degree in finance/commerce
• 3+ years of working with major global corporation (Big 4, Finance shared services etc.)

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning : You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you : We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership : We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture : You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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.