EY Associate Director Strategy & Operations Financial Services 

Canada, Ontario, Toronto 

113428793

The Associate Director, Strategy & Operations for Financial Services (FS) is a strategic leader responsible for supporting the execution of the FS industry Group. go-to-market plan. This role is pivotal in advancing revenue growth, pipeline integrity, and business development budget, with a strong emphasis on data literacy and analytics to inform decision-making and strategy.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate and drive annual strategic planning for FS, engaging stakeholders across service lines, finance, Alliances, accounts, business development, and CBS to develop and execute growth priorities.
• Project manage strategic growth initiatives, ensuring efficient execution and measurable impact.
• Champion data-driven decision-making, leveraging advanced analytics and reporting to enable leadership insight and action.
• Foster cross-team collaboration, to maximize synergies, share best practices, and drive integrated solutions.
• Promote a client-centric approach, supporting account management and client experience programs.
• Serve as a primary connector within FS, fielding inquiries and driving engagement across teams and functions.
• Elevate organizational efficiency, streamlining processes and reporting, and driving continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate executive presence in all interactions, representing FS with professionalism and strategic vision.
• Anticipate business and leadership needs, proactively identifying opportunities and risks.
• Support CBS and broader team initiatives, contributing to a culture of support and shared success.
• Leverage leading firm technologies and solutions to improve the overall health of the business, focusing on critical areas to reach the Industry & Firm’s ambition

What we look for

• Exhibit advanced data literacy, able to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Considerable knowledge of data analytics and assembling complex analysis to drive better decisions.
• Demonstrate strong executive presence, influencing and inspiring at all levels.
• Be highly organized and efficient, thriving under pressure and managing multiple priorities with tight deadlines.
• Show exceptional collaboration skills, rallying cross-functional teams and fostering a spirit of partnership within Canada and leveraging connections in other Regions
• Anticipate the needs of the FS business and leadership, proactively addressing challenges and seizing opportunities.
• Communicate clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing.
• Be committed to continuous learning and improvement, staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
• Work seamlessly with CBS and other support teams, embodying a collaborative and supportive approach.