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Visa and Immigration - Strategic Visa and Immigration (V&I) Consultant (Manager) (Multiple Positions) (1656470), Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, Hoboken, NJ.

Full time employment, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must have Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Law, Criminal Justice or a related field, plus 7 years of related work experience (of which at least 5 years must be progressive, post-baccalaureate) related work experience.Alternatively, will accept Master’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Law, Criminal Justice or a related field, plus 6 years of related work experience.

Must have 6 years of combined experience working in U.S. mobility and/or U.S. immigration.

Must have 6 years of combined experience working in a U.S. immigration role, either within a corporation or in a law firm, supporting a foreign national population of 500 or more people.

Must have 6 years of experience advising on immigration policies and solutions to talent team, business leadership executives and foreign national populations.

Must have 6 years of combined experience providing solutions to business immigration matters relating to H-1B, L1, TN, E-3, J and H-1B1 visas.

Must have 6 years of combined experience providing solutions to business immigration matters relating to PERM and EB1 employment based green cards, and marriage based green card applications.

Must have 6 years of combined experience in Excel, Assignment Pro, and/or INSZoom.

Must have 5 years of experience tracking critical expiration dates to ensure continuous work authorization for foreign nationals.

Must have 2 years of experience mentoring junior team members, by coaching and providing on-the-job training.

Must have Global Mobility Speciality-T (GMST), Project Management Professional (PMP), Global Professional in Human Resource qualification from the HR Certification Institution, or SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP qualification from the Society for Human Resource Management.

Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience.

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on yourperformance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary for this job is $156,645 per year. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

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

This particular position at Ernst & Young in the United States requires the qualified candidate to be a "United States worker" as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor regulations at 20 CFR 656.3. You can review this definition at at the bottom of page 750. Please feel free to apply to other positions that do not require you to be a "U.S. worker".

Ko Tō Rourou | Your key responsibilities

• Preparation of SPFR financial statements
• Working with clients around month-end processes, management and board reporting, and budgeting
• Manage and coordinate tax compliance and tax advisory engagements
• Maintain continuous interaction with clients, manage expectations and ensure exceptional client service

Ngā Pūkenga | Skills and attributes for success

• Minimum 3 years of BAS or Tax experience with a university degree; CA or similar certification is a plus but not required
• Strong leadership, supervisory, analytical, and organizational skills with proven success managing complex assignments
• Committed to learning in a tax technology environment and able to manage multiple projects with effective time prioritization

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• 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 www.ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment
• 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 : From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation depending on skills and experience.

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

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Your key responsibilities

As an ILMS Senior, you will support multiple and challenging US employment-based immigration engagements and contribute to the delivery of solutions and ideas for our diverse institutional clients.

Client contact/communication:

• Working with clients to obtain information to assist in drafting applications
• Communicate case status, milestones achieved, and next steps to client throughout the entire lifecycle of the case
• Follow-up with clients to obtain copies of visas/documents
• Notify clients of upcoming extensions

Communicate with other engagement professionals and support staff:

• Ensure that attorneys are advised of legal client-related issues
• Participate in meetings of the professional staff of EY US
• Confer with attorney regarding legal questions or concerns raised by the client and then relate information back to the client as appropriate
• Draft emails in response to case process and logistics queries by clients
• Delegate appropriate work to support staff, including document scanning/photocopying and package mailing

Case management:

• Collect information from clients as needed for case processing
• Generate client assessment forms and immigration case-related forms and letters for attorney review
• Draft and subsequently revise and update draft forms and letters at the direction and supervision of attorneys
• Monitor case progression to ensure service levels are being met
• Monitor immigration petitions filed with government agencies for receipt, approval, and/or requests for additional information
• Track and monitor immigration documents for expiration, including reviewing expiration reports as needed

Professional Development:

• May be required to attend seminars and professional development courses that are relevant to his/her area of specialty

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; Preference for degrees in immigration studies, law, business, communications, public administration, technology, analytics, finance
• Minimum 4 years of US Employment-based immigration experience
• Must be highly organized and an effective communicator
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong attention to detail

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Exposure to US and international clients

What we look for

We’re interested in professionals with the drive to take on new responsibilities and projects. You’ll need the confidence to speak up with your own creative thoughts on a wide range of areas. You’ll also have the opportunity to achieve your potential by being given professional development and experiences with clients across geographies. If you’re keen to play a pivotal role within a highly focused US immigration team, this role is for you.

Your key responsibilities

The GSE is an Associate Director-ranked role and will work as part of a team of four GSE’s supporting all global Tax SSLs, markets, clients, industries, sectors and competencies. Their responsibilities typically include:

• Collaborating with senior leadership to define project goals and align them with the organization’s overall strategy.
• Managing the execution of multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope.
• Monitoring industry developments and best practices to recommend improvements and innovations in business strategy and management.
• Providing thought leadership and insights on key issues impacting Tax clients across different SSLs, markets, industries, sectors and competencies, enhancing EY’s market position.
• Creating and deploying market materials to educate account teams on specific offerings and initiatives.
• Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project outcomes.
• Developing and implementing solutions to enhance the operational efficiency and effectiveness of technology operations within Global Tax SSLs.
• Communicating with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leaders and project teams across multiple countries to ensure alignment and address any concerns, while navigating diverse cultural contexts and ensuring sensitivity to local practices and regulations.
• Collaborating with key functions such as Talent, Finance, BMC, Technology, Knowledge Insights and Operations to ensure cohesive strategy execution and alignment.
• Providing guidance and oversight to Technology PMO and Global Client Technology portfolio managers, resulting in improved collaboration between Tax and technology.
• Teaming with BMC to elevate the brand, building awareness both internally and externally.
• Developing content for relevant calls, webcasts and meetings.
• Establishing metrics and KPIs to assess project performance and implementing improvements as necessary.
• Conducting periodic and ad hoc financial analysis, budget management and reporting.
• Identifying and allocating resources effectively, including personnel, budget, and technology, to support project initiatives.

The position holder will perform other responsibilities and tasks as required to achieve the agreed performance outcomes.

Analytical/decision making responsibilities:

• Development of recommendations for strategic direction and/or ability to assist in problem solving as strategic issues arise.
• Proactively anticipates problems before they occur, defines the problems, and identifies the possible/apparent causes.
• Makes key decisions and suggestions based on a solid understanding of the firm’s business objectives and own experience/knowledge.
• Uses reasoning to develop alternatives and recommendations for key decisions.
• Ability and authority to resolve challenges related to specific projects that are of varying complexity.

Supervision responsibilities:

• Responsible for coaching and developing other team members and ensuring the core team collaborate and work effectively together.
• Directing GDS enablement team members to support with delivery of high standard materials.
• Responsible for executing the strategic direction and operational excellence of Tax, acting as role model to others.

Skills and attributes for success

• Must be proactive and a self-starter capable of translating strategy into tactical execution.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of EY’s organization, strategy and culture.
• Expertise in managing market growth and enablement activities.
• Able to effectively navigate EY’s matrix organization to access, inform and engage the right people at the right time.
• Good understanding of the EY Tax practice and SSLs including growth drivers, sectors and solutions.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities concerning global business fundamentals, ethics and cross-cultural/geographical sensitivities.
• Strategic thinking; ability to connect, identify less obvious opportunities, create impact without explicit direction.
• Team player with strong leadership, people management and interpersonal/relationship skills aligned to the firm’s culture and values.
• Strong skills and prior experience with work across geographically dispersed virtual teams
• Highly seasoned project management skills and experience with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple strategic, complex projects and initiatives simultaneously. Must be well organized to drive initiatives forward across a varied set of stakeholders and deadlines.
• Proven ability to work closely with stakeholders and colleagues at all levels, including senior leaders, to influence and deliver desired outcomes. Exceptional written and verbal communication, listening, and interpretation skills enable effective presentation and consultation. Adept at collaborating with varied personalities and work styles, while maintaining professionalism and integrity, especially in time-sensitive initiatives.
• Excellent attention to detail with a proven track record in supporting executive teams in a high-performing environment and ability to collaborate/develop thought leadership content.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, as well as pragmatism to drive outcomes that are both financially sound and operationally feasible.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with high technology skills.

Education:

• University/Bachelor’s degree in Tax/Commerce/Business Management or related field.
• Additional professional qualifications, such as PRINCE2® or PMP, are desirable.

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in a professional services firm or large global organization in an advisory role.
• Considerable experience of operating and influencing across multiple levels of an organization and working with global virtue teams/networks.
• Project management experience and excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with a track record in managing complex stakeholder programs.
• Good understanding of project governance and change management principles.
• Understanding of P&L and general firm financials

Location:

• Global role; will require flexibility to work across time zones.

• 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.

Transformation Delivery – Senior Consultant

Our clients are seeking and hiring a new type of Transformation Delivery expert – one who provides strategic guidance but is also deeply embedded in the delivery and success of their programs. Traditional suppliers, such as strategy houses, systems integrators and engineering project management consultants, cannot provide the complete service our clients now demand. Our insights and capabilities across all portfolio levels in planning, analysis and delivery are integrated into our core offerings, and this exemplifies our unique viewpoint over traditional program management.

Your key responsibilities

You will partner with engagement leadership to design and establish core processes and support a delivery team in planning, controlling, and executing complex programs, PMO’s and Transformation Offices. In your role, you will gain valuable insights and help drive strategic conversations with key stakeholders.

You will also work closely with our Technology Solutions team to creatively leverage technology to support processes as part of the overall solution design.

Key deliverables that you will work on are:

• Assessments and Process Design
• Capability Roadmap Development and execution
• PMO Setup & Operations

Responsibilities, Skills, and Attributes for success

• Strong communication and presentation skills and be able to express yourself effectively, by breaking down complex structures into digestible and relevant points for a diverse set of clients and colleagues, at all levels
• Team player that collaborates well in a group setting to quickly and effectively accomplish tasks
• Flexibility in embracing and adapting to change
• Be able to strive in ambiguous environments and use analytical and creative thinking to find and develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Be curious and pay attention to detail, exercise active listening and be to anticipate and identify risks and escalate issues as appropriate
• Foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment and demonstrate leadership by playing an active role in counselling and mentoring junior consultants within the organization
• Possess good business acumen and remain current on new developments in consulting capabilities and industry trends
• Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge.
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships and networks
• Develop and maintain relationships with team members across EY practices to serve client needs
• Cultivate and participate in business development opportunities. Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to serve clients.
• Support planning activities for large, complex client programs
• Own tracking activities for key milestones and deliverables to ensure project stays on track according to plan
• Develop key reports and communicate relevant client insights

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree (BE - B. Tech / MCA) and a minimum of 6-9 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of related work experience
• Approximately 6+ years’ experience on large scale complex programs providing consulting services in at least one of the following areas:
  • PMO/EPMO design/set up and delivery, program road-mapping design, resource/capacity management, program execution
  • PMO maturity assessment, PMO Setup & Operations
  • Transformation Office design/set up and delivery, Value/Benefit realization
  • End-to End Portfolio Management implementation – intake and demand management, portfolio prioritization, portfolio selection, financial management
  • End-to End ERP implementation
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills
• Flexible to work in US and UK time zones
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Knowledge of Project Management tool such as MS Project/Clarity PPM/ Primavera

Good to have

• MBA or relevant graduate degree is a plus
• Understanding of Agile concepts
• Business analysis skills
• Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, Jira, Azure DevOps (ADO)
• Potential certifications include: PMP, Six Sigma, Scrum, Agile SAFe
• Sector experience in areas such as Automotive, Advanced Manufacturing & Mobility, Consumer Products and Goods, Media and Entertainment, Life Sciences, and Consumer Products
• Experience supporting and participating in pursuit efforts. Experience with the end-to-end RFP process (RFP, Response, Proposal, Client Presentation, SOW and Execution) and understanding of client procurement processes

What we look for

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies and the work we do with them is as varied as they are. You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange.

Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

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.

Strategic Projects Leader, BCM – Associate Director (New York area preferred)

Reporting to the Industry Group Strategy & Operations Leader, you willmaintain alignment around the BCM strategy, vision, and priorities.

Your key responsibilities

• Teams with the BCM Markets Strategy & Operations Leader.
• Serves as a trusted and strategic execution partner to BCM Leader, while engaging with the Sector leadership Team; will ensure impactful and action-oriented Sector board meetings by preparing agendas, provide facilitation support when needed, and tracks follow-up actions and key outcomes
• Work closely with the BCM Leader and key partners, including the broader administrative team to fully optimize the BCM Leader’s calendar and time as needed: will ensure intentional and proactive alignment with the BCM Leader’s vision and priorities
• Lead and execute high-impact projects assigned by the BCM leader, ensuring alignment and accountability across senior leadership. When not directly leading, will still play a key influential role in advising and supporting the leadership team, in alignment with the broader business strategy
• Proactively identify and prioritize key issues and opportunities, developing strategies in partnership with the broader leadership team to solion and capitalize where appropriate
• Build and sustain trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance the BCM leaders’ agenda and organizational goals
• Provide oversight and coordination around the BCM leader’s messaging, working closely with Communications, Talent, and other key partners
• Plan and prepare for all major BCM Leader events, including town halls, boards and forums, client visits, video recordings, collaborate with other areas to prepare presentations, talking points, and briefing notes on behalf of the BCM leader
• Continually scans the environment for trends, innovations and new technologies that impact business and educate the broader team on the changing and evolving landscape
• Drive day-to-day actions and priorities, balancing short-term needs with long-term priorities
• Drives centralized asks from Americas Markets organization related to strategy planning

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong project management skills
• Business strategy experience
• Ability to analyze financials, understand trends, reporting
• Proactive communication and meeting facilitation

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 10 to 12+ years of related industry experience
• Strong understanding of the Financial Services market
• Experience and ability to prioritize, adapt and execute strategic projects
• Ability and temperament to manage conflict and engage senior stakeholders
• Ability to synthesize a vision into a plan
• In-depth knowledge and breadth of experience with project management practices and tools
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to assert ideas and influence others to gain support and commitment for shared projects
• Strong presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Visio
• Ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Ideally, you'll also have

• Experience in the Banking Capital Markets
• An advanced degree or MBA
• Ability to travel (potential two to three times a month to Charlotte or New York)

• 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.