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Legislative & Regulatory Policy, Assistant Director or Associate Director

As a Legislative & Regulatory Policy Assistant Director or Associate Director, you’ll be responsible for assisting the legislative and regulatory teams within the Office of Public Policy; monitoring, communicating, and shaping legislative and public policy activity. Must have demonstrated experience understanding policy-making processes and ability to develop written content for internal use in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Also must have strong professional networking and public policy advocacy skills.

Your key responsibilities

• Assists team with development and execution of the EY Office of Public Policy strategy, including engagement with Washington policymakers and other stakeholders.
• Develop subject matter expertise in policy areas critical to the firm, including covering congressional hearings and other related events as warranted.
• Produces written deliverables for internal use and distribution.
• At times, assists EY legislative team and/or EYPAC representative in political activities relevant to the firm’s priorities.
• Responsible for communications distribution channel management.

Skills and attributes for success

• Demonstrated understanding of US congressional and administration policy-making processes, including an understanding of the roles and decision makers in the Executive agencies, the White House, the Senate and the House, as well as the role of think tanks and associations.
• Proven research, writing and editing skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Able to learn and utilize communication tools and techniques available within the firm
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Receives general supervision and works independently within the area of expertise.
• Must be able to independently monitor events, understand critical points and summarize for distribution within EY.
• Through monitoring of legislative and public policy issues that affect the profession, be able to anticipate policy trends and help formulate advocacy strategies.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 8-10 plus years of relevant experience, experience on Capitol Hill, lobbying or regulatory policy for the Assistant Director rank.
• 10-12 plus years of experience years of relevant experience, experience on Capitol Hill, lobbying or regulatory policy for the Associate Director rank.
• Must be able to attend EY and client events some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work in the EY Washington DC office multiple days a week.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Financial services policy experience a plus.

What we look for

We’re interested in individuals with an inquisitive and agile mind and a broad and extensive knowledge of public policy. If you’re aiming to develop and implement policy strategy and influence change, all while developing your own career, this role is for you.

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.

The role involves the identification and articulation of key value points related to deal closing mechanics to assist clients in their negotiations of M&A pricing and associated transaction documents. You will interact with deal teams and clients across all stages of the deal continuum including planning, negotiation, signing, closing, and post-closing. The role will enable you to:

• Develop a specialized skill set in a high value-add area for corporate and private equity clients.
• Gain experience on a wide range of transactions (on both the buy-side and the sell-side) in different sectors and markets.
• Improve analytical and negotiation techniques.
• Gain insight into key value levers for clients in negotiating key deal value points and SPAs.
• Advise and support negotiations with senior members of client and counterparty teams along with their advisors.
• Work closely with due diligence teams to identify and mitigate risk for clients.
• Work across borders with our global network of deal professionals.
• Develop a strong internal and external network.

Working closely with clients, their bankers and legal advisers, transaction diligence teams and other SPA Advisory team members to manage and deliver advice around the deal price adjustment mechanisms on M&A transactions, including (i) analysis of cash, debt and working capital adjustments; (ii) preparation of pricing schedules; (iii) reviewing and commenting on the financial aspects of the SPA; (iv) assisting the client with their preparation or review of closing accounts; and (v) performing leakage reviews (on locked box transactions). Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supervising senior associates and associates, with the opportunity to lead and work directly with Partners, Managing Directors, and Senior Directors to provide insightful, deal-relevant points of view and recommendations to the client.
• Supporting client negotiations with the counterparty on transactions.
• Drafting detailed and compelling outputs for clients.
• Building valued relationships with external clients and internal peers to develop a portfolio of projects by focusing on high value opportunities.
• Taking ownership of Quality and Risk Management (Q&RM) to ensure client work is delivered consistently and in compliance with EY's quality standards.
• Communicating with partners and senior directors in a flat team structure.

Skills and attributes for success

• Confident interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
• Comfortable working both independently or in a team.
• Eagerness to learn and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Desire to develop strong internal and external networks.
• Strong communication skills.
• Critical thinker with very good attention to detail.
• Ability to work to tight project deadlines.
• Ability to simultaneously handle diverse and pressing assignments and sensitive and adversarial situations.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and 4 years of related work experience.
• Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights.
• The ability to prioritize effectively on projects and the skills to adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts.
• Solid negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to develop long-lasting relationships both internally and externally.
• Strong skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A team-oriented mindset.
• 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

• A proven record of excellence in a role directly supporting or giving familiarity with mergers or acquisitions transactions.
• An active CPA certification or formal accounting training.
• Experience gained within another large professional services organization.
• Established networking skills in a relevant industry.
• Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.

What we look for

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

• Ability to handle financial due diligence engagements.
• Experience analyzing financial and operational results of businesses to be acquired or sold through reviewing accounting records and conducting interviews with management.
• Ability to assist clients in the preparation of SEC filings.
• Ability to identify negotiation factors for purchase price and deal structuring.
• Up to date knowledge on industry trends and technologies, as well as seasonality and cyclicality on cash flow requirements to provide knowledge and insight to clients.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 4 years of related work experience.
• Significant public accounting experience.
• Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights.
• The ability to prioritize effectively on projects and the skills to adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to develop long-lasting relationships both internally and externally.
• 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

• A proven record of excellence in a mergers or acquisitions transactions role.
• An active CPA certification.
• Experience gained within another large professional services organization.
• Established networking skills in a relevant industry.
• Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.

Skills and attributes for success

Thriving in a matrixed organization is essential, balancing the needs of the client against business initiatives and goals. Possessing natural coaching skills, you will inspire others with your insights and ability to create and drive differentiated value propositions in the market. You will be a trusted advisor to the Deal Lead, Engagement Partner, Global Client Service Partner, and the broader pursuit team, acting in a consultative manner delivering exceptional service and quality. You will be the catalyst that pulls stakeholders together to drive strategic initiatives and increase win odds while positioning profitable growth.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 10-12+ years of experience in a professional services environment preferably in a function like pricing and commercials, strategy consulting, solution architecture or commercial and contract management
• Expert proficiency in financial modelling, accounting, budgeting, and associated metrics
• Proven track record designing, modelling and structuring deals utilizing various pricing strategies/commercial structures across consulting and managed services
• Strong pursuit management, relationship management, executive presence and influencing skills
• High proficiency at collaborating, managing conflicting interests and dealing with volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity
• Highly effective oral and written communications

• A University/Bachelor’s Degree

Ideally, you’ll also have

• An advanced degree or MBA
• Professional accounting or financial certification
• Experience conducting market research
• Experience as a people manager
• Ability to travel