EY Global Immigration Consultant - German team 

Hungary, Budapest 

693367718

Your role helps our clients manage the complex challenges of deploying a globally mobile workforce. You will be supporting the clients of EY to fulfill the immigration goals by supporting work permit applications for applicants and existing employees.

Role and Responsibilities

GDS GI professionals support Immigration professionals and lawyers execute on a range of administrative tasks. You will assist GDS Senior staff and Managers at EY Germany across various caseworker activities to deliver exceptional client service across high volume accounts and meet SLA and KPI measures.

You will support the full case management cycle, inlcuding administration, email communication with the clients (mainly in English) and with the respective authorities (in German), and document drafting for visa application types.

You will stay abreast of regulatory changes in the applicable immigration domain, supporting senior caseworkers and lawyers to implement necessary changes in case management and processes in a timely manner.

Tasks include:

• End-to-end immigration case management from the client initiation to the final approval with responsibility and regural report out to the Senior Managers and to the client
• Preparation of case documents and applications for senior/manager review for filing with the appropriate government agency
• Work with seniors to perform intake of cases, troubleshooting issues and establishing case strategy
• Manage immigration related documents in the case management tool by uploading and tracking documents
• Receive and validate documents submitted by assignees as per the checklist
• Assist in document review for various immigration case types
• Proactively monitor the progression of cases to capture and action next steps
• Contribute to ad hoc projects, including research, project management and data collection activities as required
• Ensure on time delivery on all client deliverables
• Deliver technically and administratively accurate work with minimal supervision and guidance and be accountable for your individual outcomes and their impact on the team

Additional responsibilities include:

• Strictly adhere to EY’s risk management protocols and manage confidential information with professionalism
• Deliver on accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness in tasks
• Drive and manage technology tools and solutions
• Own accountability for performance and quality metrics; SLA/KPI reports, client reporting, escalations, utilisation, and performance metrics
• Deliver on quality and performance standards for accurate, complete, and technically correct application preparation (and submission where applicable), and accurate identification of potential issues
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment
• Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of applicable immigration requirements, technicalities, and process
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, business performance and process efficiency
• Work flexibly and accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Attend continuous training and development on requirements for various types of non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions and applications and certification courses
• Assist in the training of new team members and identify ways to improve team productivity and office-wide projects

Role Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource, Business Administration, travel, tourism and hospitality, Commerce, Arts, Law (Immigration), English Language and Literature/Communicative English/Mass Communication & Journalism or related fields.
• MBA/Masters in relevant field an advantage.

Essential Skills and Attributes:

• German language fluency (written and oral) required
• English language fluency (written and oral) required
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritize task appropriately
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with large teams
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure with high volume and tight deadlines
• Ability to contribute to an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment
• Proven administrative and organizational skills

What we look for

• We look for people with strong critical thinking skills who can adapt to changing priorities and remain flexible to meet client and attorney needs, take initiative and anticipate what is required to accomplish various goals. The person must be adaptive to the team and foster collaborative approach. They must show passion and desire to learn and grow.
• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
• You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.
• You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.

What we offer

When you join EY, you’ll be at the heart of EY’s critical mission to build a better working world by applying your knowledge, skills, and experience in assisting clients in meeting their business objectives. You will learn, grow, and contribute – building new relationships and discovering the satisfaction that comes through producing high-quality, valued work and advice.

• 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.
• 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.

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.