Business Development Associate jobs in United States, New York, New York

Business is constantly evolving, and more than ever, staying at the forefront is all about identifying and adapting to change. As a Tax Senior, you’ll see this first hand by being immersed in the evolving tax environment through preparing and auditing income tax provisions, assisting with income tax filings, consulting on planning opportunities, and coaching and developing staff on your engagement teams.

Your key responsibilities

You’ll spend your time supporting client engagements by reviewing staff work product, coordinating with clients and internal team members, managing deadlines, and tracking engagement economics. You’ll also be tasked with identifying and resolving tax technical issues, as well as sharing insights that will improve our processes and overall efficiency. In this role, you can expect to be prioritizing and handling a wide range of constantly evolving responsibilities.

Skills and attributes for success

• Providing our US and Japanese Inbound clients with domestic federal tax advice and guidance tailored to their unique needs
• Keeping up to date with ongoing trends and changes to legislation that will affect planning activities
• Supervising high-performing teams and sharing your experience and knowledge of leading-practices
• Building relationships at all levels both internally and externally, promoting a culture of collaboration
• Preparing practical recommendations to some of our clients’ most complex tax issues

To qualify for the role you must have

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a graduate degree in Tax or Law and approximately three years of related work experience.
• Progress toward (or completion of) a valid CPA certification or licensed attorney status
• A background in tax compliance and accounting for income tax and a broad understanding of US income taxation
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access and data mining tools
• The ability to prioritize when working on multiple projects, and the confidence to engage and integrate directly into our clients’ teams
• Fluency in Japanese
• Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A proven record in a professional services environment
• Experience in coaching and mentoring junior colleagues
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• The ability to adapt your work style to work with both internal and client team members

With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, Boards, Private Equity and Governments every step of the way – enabling you to shape your future with confidence.

Skills and attributes for success

• Commercial – as part of the team you will regularly advise businesses on valuations issues with regards to acquisition or divestitures and provide fairness opinions on transactions and restructurings.
• Regulatory and Accounting – you will work with management as part of an acquisition process to understand how the value of acquired intangible and financial assets will impact accounting requirements.
• Taxation – you will regularly undertake valuations for fiscal purposes in the US market and advise clients on all aspects of US tax valuation issues.
• Intangible Assets – within the team you would specialize in the valuation of Intangible assets such as trademarks, brand names, core deposit intangibles, customer relationships, banking and other licenses, patents, technology and know-how.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting or business and at least 2 years of related business valuation work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 18 months of related work experience.
• Previous Business Valuation experience.
• Financial modeling skills including experience building models from scratch.
• Demonstrated record of solving complex problems and completing challenging projects.
• You must either reside in or be in a commutable distance to your office location for this position.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.

Ideally, you will have

• Previous valuation experience in professional services/Big 4 Firm.
• Financial services industry experience.
• Financial modeling experience.
• Achievement of or significant progress towards a CFA.
• ASA/AM designations are a plus with the expectation of one completed designation within a given timeframe.
• Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.

What we look for

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for valuations and have very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our client’s goals.

Your key responsibilities

As an IBM Alliance SE, you’ll be responsible for leading Alliance sales activity by delivering against defined sales and pipeline targets. You’ll build relationships with top priority clients for joint alliance pursuits and drive sales directly in the market. You’ll be a subject matter expert on the alliance program; IBM powered transformations and solutions and joint EY-IBM value proposition. You will have expertise and experience in the IBM platform and solutions including but not limited to: Apptio, Watson, RedHat, SW AG and Hashicorp, their sales & GTM motions, developing/ maintaining relevant alliance partner relationships and able to lead pursuits independently through qualification phase if needed. Your time will be primarily focused on external selling, actively engaging with IBM, your client(s) and EY account and industry leadership.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 10-12 years of quota carrying sales experience in professional services, solutions, and technology.
• Direct enterprise and alliance channel sales experience
• Experience selling enterprise solutions to Financial Services organizations (Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance and Wealth and Asset Management)
• Services sales experience working at a Big 4 firm. Accenture, IBM or other GSI
• Experience teaming with other system integrators around joint services solutions.
• Knowledge and expertise of IBM technology solutions and platforms
• A proven record of selling complex digital, technology and/or managed services solutions to the "C" level of Fortune 500 companies.
• Expert client management and relationship skills, strong executive presence, and expertise in influencing without authority.
• Knowledge of EY’s Alliances, products and services
• Solid understanding of the marketplace/industry, competitive intel, and target account profiles information
• Strong knowledge of current and emerging sales tools, methodologies and go-to-market models including social media.
• Strong sector or technical content expertise
• Strong ability to manage and resolve conflict.
• A University/bachelor’s degree

Ideally, you’ll also have

• An advanced degree or MBA
• Technical IT background
• Delivery management leadership experience
• Selling experience with IBM’s recent acquisitions (Redhat, Apptio, SW AG, Hashicorp) solutions
• AI solution selling experience, ideally with IBM watsonx products.
• Joint services experience.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills
• Team selling experience.
• Ability to travel.

What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $221,410 to $280,070 plus participation in an incentive compensation program applicable to Sales Executives. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $265,650 to $318,290 plus participation in an incentive compensation program applicable to Sales Executives. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. 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.

With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, Boards, Private Equity and Governments every step of the way – enabling you to shape your future with confidence.

EYIA advises clients on finance, funding, strategy, procurement and public-private partnerships (PPPs) for large-scale infrastructure projects. Our work spans transportation, public buildings/campuses, renewable power, water and other utilities, communications, and resiliency/flood prevention, and other types of essential infrastructure. EYIA and its professionals are registered with the SEC and MSRB to serve as municipal advisors when we advise state and local government clients. You have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. EYIA and its professionals are registered with the SEC and MSRB to serve as municipal advisors when we advise state and local government clients.

Your key responsibilities

As an Associate within Infrastructure Advisory you are likely to spend your day supporting the team in endeavors, to assist clients in developing programs and to advance much-needed improvements into construction and operations, as effectively and efficiently as possible.

Skills and attributes for success

• Assist clients in the development and implementation of strategies to advance large-scale infrastructure and other projects.
• Perform research, financial analysis and modeling.
• Demonstrate an understanding of capital project/program funding, financing and delivery mechanisms at the local, state and national levels to support analysis of client projects.
• Provide project and program management assistance to clients and project teams on large projects.
• Participate in developing strategy, financial, project delivery, business planning, funding, procurement and/or policy analysis and recommendations for clients.
• Participate in meetings with assigned clients, as well as interested third parties.
• Contribute to writing and developing key work products, including briefing memoranda, notes, reports, presentations and financial analysis.
• Assist with market tracking and research, business development, proposal writing and creation of marketing materials.
• Develop and mentor team members at the staff and intern levels.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and at least 1–2 years of related work experience.
• Proven quantitative analytical capabilities.
• Outstanding critical thinking skills.
• Outstanding communication, writing and organizational skills.
• Intellectually curious with a strong desire to develop professionally in the infrastructure finance and policy sector.

• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.

have

• Outstanding critical thinking skills with the ability to solve unstructured problems.
• Outstanding communication, writing and organizational skills.
• Intellectually curious with a strong desire to develop professionally in the infrastructure finance and policy sector.
• Knowledge of how to leverage AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.

What we look for

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for public-private partnerships (PPPs) for large-scale infrastructure projects. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients' goals.

Your key responsibilities

• Drafting employment contracts, addendums, and internship agreements.
• Updating follow-up tracker and database daily.
• Generating regular reports.
• Assisting in the coordination of recruitment events for graduates and interns.
• Contribute to the onboarding process for new hires.
• Collaborate closely with HR team members, internal clients, and applicants throughout these tasks.
• Participate in various internal HR/recruitment projects.

Skills and attributes for success

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong interest in HR and talent acquisition.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Fluency in English. Additional languages such as French and/or German will be considered assets.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Prior experience in recruitment, HR, or customer service is a plus.

Building a better working world

Our offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and pre-screening requirements. The candidate acknowledges that all information provided must be accurate.

With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, Boards, Private Equity and Governments every step of the way – enabling you to shape your future with confidence.

Skills and attributes for success

· Drive end-to-end development of agentic products that combine internal, public, and licensed third-party data.

· Translate ambiguous business goals into clearly defined agent roles, workflows, data requirements, and interface specs.

· Own product roadmap and use case prioritization based on technical feasibility, customer impact, and data availability.

· Collaborate with Engineers to validate model fit, feature strategy, and insight generation logic.

· Define POC and MVP requirements and success metrics for each agent product or data application.

· Prioritize features based on client value, business impact, and technical feasibility.

· Work closely with engineering, design, and architecture to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.

· Partner with cross-functional teams on go-to-market plans and adoption strategies.

· Communicate progress, risks, and decisions with clarity across levels.

To qualify for the role, you must have

· A bachelor’s degree in Business, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Analytics, or other related field and 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 3 years of related work experience.

· 5-8+ years of product management work experience with a proven track record of successfully launching and managing products throughout their lifecycle.

· Product management experience, ideally in data-intensive or AI/ML-driven platforms.

· Strong experience and understanding of data product lifecycle — ingestion, cleaning, merging, modeling, serving.

· Proven experience leading products that sit at the intersection of business insight, data science, and engineering.

· Strong understanding of real-world structured data merging, schema linking, and model evaluation at scale.

· Familiarity with the concepts behind agentic AI workflows, RAG, or data fusion for insight delivery.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.

· Familiarity with agile methodologies and product management tools.

· Ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams and drive alignment on product priorities.

· Passion for innovation and a deep understanding of market trends in AI and technology.

Ideally, you will have

· Experience deploying AI/ML products or features into a production.

· Experience working in a startup and/or management/strategy consulting.

· Knowledge of how to leverage AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.

· Collaborative, problem-solving, and growth-oriented mindset.