Capital Advisory Ad jobs at Ey in South Africa, Johannesburg

Your Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced and strategic Senior Manager in Control & Compliance to join our dynamic Risk team. The ideal candidate will possess a robust network of relationships and industry knowledge across key risk control and compliance offers and sectors. You will play a key role in leading complex engagements and guiding our diverse set of clients across our various process and controls solutions. This role requires a proven track record of leveraging industry networks to identify and convert opportunities, as well as the ability to build strong relationships with C-suite executives.

• Business Development : Established networks/relationships across key sectors. Leverage of networks to identify, pursue, and convert opportunities, such as proposal development, contribution to additional sales, and production of thought leadership.
• Engagement Delivery : Lead and own the delivery of Control & Compliance engagements (e.g., risk management, internal control assessment, UK Corporate Reform, SOX 404, controls transformation) ensuring projects are effective, exceeding client expectations and identifying sell-on work.
• Agility : Ability to self-start and balance sales activity with engagement management.
• Trusted Advisor Role : Act as a ‘trusted advisor’ to clients, serving as a first point of contact in navigating complex regulations, including UK Corporate Reform, US Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, Global Internal Audit Standards and other industry-specific requirements; guiding clients on how these regulations impact their internal controls and reporting obligations.
• Client relationship management : Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and creating tailored solutions.
• Control & Compliance Leadership : Lead confidently across the breadth of our process and controls related solutions. Be a present, high touch leader of our team dedicated to developing and nurturing our talent, engaging in internal team initiatives and fostering a positive team culture.
• Solution Development : Develop new solutions and existing offerings pertaining to risk and control strategies, policies and governance.
• Quality and Risk Management : Detailed understanding and demonstratable track record of compliance with quality and risk management principles.
• Business Acumen : Demonstrate business acumen through an ability to understand the broader business context, considering financial, operational, compliance and strategic aspects.
• Learning and Development : Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development for yourself and the wider team, demonstrating a proactive approach and natural curiosity. Providing and inspiring role model for the team.
• Collaboration : Work cross-functionally with internal and client teams across risk, IT, compliance, finance, and security to drive integrated risk management solutions.
• Team Mentorship : Mentor, coach and develop a team of Risk professionals, supporting their professional development and contributing to a positive team environment with continuous growth.
• Industry Knowledge : Stay informed about industry trends, including regulatory changes, technology growth and other relevant risk best practices.
• Performance Excellence : Monitor engagement success metrics and KPIS, proactively resolving deviations to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Communication : Excellent communication skills and the ability to flex your style, deliver difficult messages whilst maintaining strong relationships.
• Values : Promote our values around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness.

Skills and Experience:

You will be a trusted and inspirational Senior Manager with proven ability to balance sales activities and delivery of high-quality and better practice insights across the breadth of our risk, ontrol & Compliance solutions. You will also foster employee engagement and development of the team.

• Industry Expertise: Industry-leading and demonstrable expertise pertaining to risk, processes and controls solutions with agility and aptitude to flex across solutions and sectors.
• Business Development: Demonstrated success in leveraging industry networks to identify and convert opportunities, with experience in proposal development and thought leadership.
• Relationships: Proven experience in building and maintaining relationships with C-suite executives, with the ability to discuss complex risk solutions confidently.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of complex regulations, including UK Corporate Reform and US Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, with the ability to guide clients on regulatory impacts.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional communication and presentation skills for executive reporting, stakeholder engagement, and internal leadership.
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to inspire, nurture, develop and motivate team members, fostering an environment of collaboration and continuous growth.
• Ethical Standards: Strong sense of ethics and integrity, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards while promoting ethical practices within the organisation.
• Proactive Learning: A self-starter with a proactive approach and a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Adaptability: Ability to navigate and adapt to changing regulatory environments and emerging risks.
• Audit & Accounting Experience: Proven ability to bring external audit and financial accounting experience to engagements, ensuring strong control frameworks aligned with best practices.
• Systems Expertise: Expertise in core systems (e.g., SAP and Oracle) to identify control weaknesses and recommend improvements.
• Transformation and Digital Solutions: Experience of driving transformation and deploying digital solutions to solve complex client problems.

To qualify for this role, you should have:

• Extensive experience in generating and leading risk, process and control services at large and complex organisations.
• A relevant professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent).
• Significant expertise in the delivery of risk, process and controls related solutions such as risk management, internal control assessment, controls transformation, SOX 404 implementation.
• Significant experience in understanding and enabling regulatory compliance requirements (e.g. UK Corporate Reform, SOX, and other industry-specific regulatory requirements.

What we offer:

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:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next, including having the opportunity to gain an EY Tech MBA which is an accredited MBA program offered to all EY professionals globally.
• 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: Y ou’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Experience:10+ years

Cloud:Microsoft Azure

AI/ML, Generative AI, Agentic AI, MLOps, DevOps, RDBMS, Vector Databases

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of AI/ML engineers and data scientists in developing cutting-edge machine learning solutions.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their requirements and deliver customized AI/ML solutions that meet their business needs.
• Design, implement, and optimize machine learning models using Python and relevant libraries.
• Oversee project timelines, resource allocation, and team performance to ensure successful project delivery.
• Utilize Azure cloud services for deploying, scaling, and maintaining AI/ML applications.
• Establish and manage MLOps and DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and orchestration.
• Mentor team members and foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and improvement.
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in AI/ML technologies to drive strategic initiatives.

Technical Knowhow:

• 10+ years of experience in AI/ML, with a strong focus on machine learning, Generative AI, and agentic AI.
• Proven experience in managing teams and building strong client relationships.
• Proficiency in Python, along with experience in implementing frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, and Autogen.
• Strong knowledge of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and data management practices.
• Familiarity with Azure cloud services and deployment strategies, including MLOps and DevOps methodologies.
• Experience with vector databases and their application in AI solutions.

Good to Have:

• Knowledge of responsible AI practices, governance, and compliance.
• Experience in delivering enterprise-scale AI solutions and managing complex projects.

JOB DESCRIPTION

licenses. The Associate Consultant will assist customers in understanding and controlling their software

licensing entitlement, avoiding legal pitfalls related to licensing by leveraging industry best practices while

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities for the Role

• On-going support of customer’s entitlement for different publishers
• Performing reconciliation analysis for different publishers
• Creating customized reports and comparison for cost savings
• Analyzing & consulting customer’s entitlements for multiple publishers
• Providing SAM Analysis & Recommendations
• Analyze customer's license contracts
• Analyze customer’s data – Entitlement & Inventory
• Creating Compliance Reports for the customers
• Serving as the Single Point of Contact for subsidiaries in delivery of GSDC services
• Leading the execution of projects by managing tasks executed by supporting team members and yourself
• Creation of reports/documentation as per engagement requirements
• Active management & allocation of tasks & task type to ensure balanced workload distribution acrossthe project team
• Execution of individual tasks on projects based on the guidance provided by the Managers
• Task specific & cross service training for the associated/eligible team members
• Support the manager on managing team’s utilization
• Management of the Quality of the engagement deliverables across assigned team members & ensuring100% adherence to Quality standards.
• Accurate Completion & submission of the Quality Checklist for each task
• Ensuring 100% process adherence and delivery within the defined SLA

Skills Required:

• 1-5 years professional experience in licensing industry with successful SAM Management / softwarelicensing experience across publishers is a mustUnderstanding of different publisher licensing models
• Copyright knowledge for software licensing
• SAM Accreditation (good to have)
• Good in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint

Core Capabilities:

Strong Methodical skills

• Strong Analytical skills
• Strong presentation & communication skills
• Quality oriented personality

Functional Capabilities:

• Highly motivated and result oriented
• Strong organization, multitasking and time management skills
• Solid Problem solving and consultative skills

Personality:

• Outstanding ability to think creatively, and identify and resolve problems
• Motivate & inspire team members
• Keen on detailing and logical reasoning
• Maintain healthy group dynamics
• Provide guidance to the team based on management direction
• Ability to professionally interact with people of diverse cultures and regions
• Ability to juggle multiple projects/activities simultaneously
• Create an environment orientated to trust, open communication, creativethinking & cohesive team effort.
• Recognize & celebrate team & individual accomplishments & exceptionalperformance
• Strong presentation, communication, organization, multitasking, and timemanagement skills
• Strong networking abilities.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Your key responsibilities

• One of the roles will focus on M&A/(buy-side & sell-side) transactions and the other will focus on debt advisory transactions (for greenfield and brownfield projects or expansions). Each will involve the following responsibilities:
• Absorb new technical information fast, and quickly develop a deep understanding of the strategic rationale for transactions across different sectors.
• Gain exposure to a breadth of experience on different transaction and financing-led situations.
• Analyse key value drivers at a market and business level, and co-ordinate the supporting research.
• Model the financial implications of transactions and financing events.
• Produce analysis to support the core transaction / capital raising negotiation process.
• Prepare client reports and transaction materials for fund-raising, acquisitions and disposals, including reviewing of associated transactions documents.
• Prepare information memoranda for the disposal of businesses/ capital-raise, and co-ordinate the production of target profiles on acquisitions.
• Help set project budgets, and ensure the firm's risk procedures are implemented and documented.
• Interact with different specialists in the firm, and colleagues across the globe, to deliver enhanced transaction solutions.
• Ensure quality on all client deliverables, technical accuracy and exclusive insights.
• Lead the input of more junior team members, provide quality control and guidance, and on-the-job coaching (desirable but not a pre-requisite).
• Support new business development, including the production of high quality proposal, developing pitch documents and attending meetings with clients and prospects.

Skills and attributes for success

• ​​As an Associate Director in Capital Advisory you will require knowledge and experience in one or both of the following two areas:
• Capital Advisory/M&A advisory
• Corporate banking/Structured finance/Capital Markets/Securitisation

To qualify for the role you must have

• Strong numerical and financial skills and an understanding of financial statements.
• Experience in building financial models and valuing businesses using various methodologies, mainly DCF, precedent transactions and traded comparable companies.
• Strong written communication skills, experience of writing presentations and other process materials.
• Confident, with strong communication and people handling skills evidenced in client-facing situations.
• Committed to working to tight deadlines, efficient and evidencing strong project management skills.
• Take responsibility for own workload, ensuring you are utilized fully and that all tasks are efficiently completed.

​What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. 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:

• 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

• One of the roles will focus on M&A/(buy-side & sell-side) transactions and the other will focus on debt advisory transactions (for greenfield and brownfield projects or expansions). Each will involve the following responsibilities:
• Absorb new technical information fast, and quickly develop a deep understanding of the strategic rationale for transactions across different sectors.
• Gain exposure to a breadth of experience on different transaction and financing-led situations.
• Analyse key value drivers at a market and business level, and co-ordinate the supporting research.
• Model the financial implications of transactions and financing events.
• Produce analysis to support the core transaction / capital raising negotiation process.
• Prepare client reports and transaction materials for fund-raising, acquisitions and disposals, including reviewing of associated transactions documents.
• Prepare information memoranda for the disposal of businesses/ capital-raise, and co-ordinate the production of target profiles on acquisitions.
• Help set project budgets, and ensure the firm's risk procedures are implemented and documented.
• Interact with different specialists in the firm, and colleagues across the globe, to deliver enhanced transaction solutions.
• Ensure quality on all client deliverables, technical accuracy and exclusive insights.
• Lead the input of more junior team members, provide quality control and guidance, and on-the-job coaching (desirable but not a pre-requisite).
• Support new business development, including the production of high quality proposal, developing pitch documents and attending meetings with clients and prospects.

Skills and attributes for success

• ​​As an Associate Director in Capital Advisory you will require knowledge and experience in one or both of the following two areas:
• Capital Advisory/M&A advisory
• Corporate banking/Structured finance/Capital Markets/Securitisation

To qualify for the role you must have

• Strong numerical and financial skills and an understanding of financial statements.
• Experience in building financial models and valuing businesses using various methodologies, mainly DCF, precedent transactions and traded comparable companies.
• Strong written communication skills, experience of writing presentations and other process materials.
• Confident, with strong communication and people handling skills evidenced in client-facing situations.
• Committed to working to tight deadlines, efficient and evidencing strong project management skills.
• Take responsibility for own workload, ensuring you are utilized fully and that all tasks are efficiently completed.

​What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. 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:

• 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.

People Consulting – Senior Manager

In joining EY, you will gain access to valuable experiences and a wealth of knowledge and thought leadership by working across capabilities, service offerings, sectors and geographies. Whenever you join, and no matter how long your stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Key responsibilities:

As a Senior Manager specialising in Change Management, you will be a key resource on business transformation projects for our clients. From a technical perspective, you will be responsible for the following:

• Developing and implementing a Change Management strategy that supports the organisation's vision and business objectives
• Leading Change Management initiatives across the organisation, including technology rollouts, process improvements, organisational restructuring, cultural change, etc.
• Overseeing a team of Change Management professionals, providing guidance, training and performance management
• Conducting impact analyses, assessing change readiness, and identifying and actively managing key stakeholders
• Designing and executing communication and engagement plans to ensure all affected parties are aware of the changes and understand their roles within the transition
• Creating training programmes and materials to facilitate effective knowledge transfer and skill development for changes
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including IT, HR, project management, and departmental leaders, to align Change Management activities with business goals
• Monitoring the adoption of changes and gauging the effectiveness of Change Management activities, making adjustments as necessary
• Managing resistance to change through proactive engagement, negotiation and conflict resolution
• Establishing metrics and KPIs to measure the success of Change Management efforts and report regularly to senior leadership
• Acting as a Strategic Advisor to the client, integrating knowledge and insights from all areas of the business and streams of the transformation project to deliver an all-encompassing and seamless change experience for stakeholders
• Developing and coaching leaders of the organisation to be true Change Leaders who drive the change through all levels of the business

In this role, you should be able to deliver quality client service, analyse complex problems and deliver insightful solutions, while also managing resources to deliver on the project objectives. You will also be expected to have advanced written and verbal communication skills, excellent attention to detail, be able to engage in critical thinking, take initiative, and be able to quickly integrate into new teams and rapidly establish relationships both internally and externally. More specifically, the successful candidate should:

• Demonstrate technical competence in Change Management and take a practical / business-driven approach to solving complex client challenges
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams and engagements
• Stay up-to-date with key technical and functional skills, as well as industry trends
• Go the extra mile to deliver high-quality deliverables
• Be able to influence and persuade clients and stakeholders to gain support for any major change initiatives and/or decisions
• Demonstrate leadership abilities and be able to coach and manage members of the team
• Encourage and facilitate collaboration amongst team members, and promote an inclusive working environment
• Be able to identify and help manage any potential issues and risks during a client assignment
• Lead business development and client pursuit activities
• Identify and flag any follow-on engagement opportunities
• Support and lead certain engagement activities from planning through to implementation
• Be able to remain calm and composed in stressful situations
• Be proactive and take initiative
• Be comfortable dealing with ambiguity, embrace uncertainty and adapt swiftly to changing situations
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment

To qualify, candidates must have:

• Relevant postgraduate qualification
• Certification in Change Management methodology (e.g. Prosci) is advantageous
• Relevant professional experience, for example, previous Consulting experience and/or experience in successfully leading and implementing Change Management programmes for large-scale transformation projects
• At least 8 to 10 years’ experience in Change Management

People Consulting – Senior Manager

In joining EY, you will gain access to valuable experiences and a wealth of knowledge and thought leadership by working across capabilities, service offerings, sectors and geographies. Whenever you join, and no matter how long your stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Key responsibilities:

As a Senior Manager specialising in Change Management, you will be a key resource on business transformation projects for our clients. From a technical perspective, you will be responsible for the following:

• Developing and implementing a Change Management strategy that supports the organisation's vision and business objectives
• Leading Change Management initiatives across the organisation, including technology rollouts, process improvements, organisational restructuring, cultural change, etc.
• Overseeing a team of Change Management professionals, providing guidance, training and performance management
• Conducting impact analyses, assessing change readiness, and identifying and actively managing key stakeholders
• Designing and executing communication and engagement plans to ensure all affected parties are aware of the changes and understand their roles within the transition
• Creating training programmes and materials to facilitate effective knowledge transfer and skill development for changes
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including IT, HR, project management, and departmental leaders, to align Change Management activities with business goals
• Monitoring the adoption of changes and gauging the effectiveness of Change Management activities, making adjustments as necessary
• Managing resistance to change through proactive engagement, negotiation and conflict resolution
• Establishing metrics and KPIs to measure the success of Change Management efforts and report regularly to senior leadership
• Acting as a Strategic Advisor to the client, integrating knowledge and insights from all areas of the business and streams of the transformation project to deliver an all-encompassing and seamless change experience for stakeholders
• Developing and coaching leaders of the organisation to be true Change Leaders who drive the change through all levels of the business

In this role, you should be able to deliver quality client service, analyse complex problems and deliver insightful solutions, while also managing resources to deliver on the project objectives. You will also be expected to have advanced written and verbal communication skills, excellent attention to detail, be able to engage in critical thinking, take initiative, and be able to quickly integrate into new teams and rapidly establish relationships both internally and externally. More specifically, the successful candidate should:

• Demonstrate technical competence in Change Management and take a practical / business-driven approach to solving complex client challenges
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams and engagements
• Stay up-to-date with key technical and functional skills, as well as industry trends
• Go the extra mile to deliver high-quality deliverables
• Be able to influence and persuade clients and stakeholders to gain support for any major change initiatives and/or decisions
• Demonstrate leadership abilities and be able to coach and manage members of the team
• Encourage and facilitate collaboration amongst team members, and promote an inclusive working environment
• Be able to identify and help manage any potential issues and risks during a client assignment
• Lead business development and client pursuit activities
• Identify and flag any follow-on engagement opportunities
• Support and lead certain engagement activities from planning through to implementation
• Be able to remain calm and composed in stressful situations
• Be proactive and take initiative
• Be comfortable dealing with ambiguity, embrace uncertainty and adapt swiftly to changing situations
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment

To qualify, candidates must have:

• Relevant postgraduate qualification
• Certification in Change Management methodology (e.g. Prosci) is advantageous
• Relevant professional experience, for example, previous Consulting experience and/or experience in successfully leading and implementing Change Management programmes for large-scale transformation projects
• At least 8 to 10 years’ experience in Change Management