EY Senior / Supervising Associate - Deal Specialist 

Pakistan, Sindh, Karachi 

549793910

Role: Deal Specialist/Manager – Senior/Supervising Associate – Pakistan, Jordan, Lebanon

Your key responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end pursuit lifecycle from qualification to close, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables aligned with firm protocols.
• Drive and track pursuit project plans, timelines, workstreams, interdependencies, and key milestones.
• Facilitate pursuit strategy discussions and help craft differentiated win themes focused on client needs while protecting EY’s interests.
• Develop compelling client-facing content including proposals, executive summaries, and presentations in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Plan and support orals preparation and strategic messaging for client meetings and final presentations.
• Build and manage pursuit infrastructure using MS Teams, trackers, calendars, and status updates.
• Coordinate with creative services, insights professionals, and other internal resources to elevate proposal quality.
• Capture knowledge and lessons learned to enhance EY’s pursuit best practices and tools.
• Apply and promote the use of AI-enabled proposal development tools to drive innovation and efficiency.
• Act as the “glue” of the pursuit team—keeping everyone aligned, engaged, and focused on the win strategy.
• Build strong relationships with Service Line, Account, and Business Development leaders.
• Collaborate closely with the Deal Leader to maintain internal updates, governance checkpoints, and leadership engagement.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong project management and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to write in a clear, persuasive, and client-centric manner.
• Deep understanding of pursuit and/or business development environments.
• Ability to influence and challenge teams constructively to drive strategic thinking and quality output.
• Confident working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments with competing priorities.
• Creative, solutions-oriented, and adept at leveraging tools and resources.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership presence; works well with varying styles and seniorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple stakeholders simultaneously.

Ideally, you’ll also

• Have experience in proposal writing and communications, preferably within a professional services environment.
• Be familiar with the MENA region’s business culture and client expectations.
• Possess business proficiency in Arabic (a plus but not required).