EY EY Parthenon Strategy Consultant - Financial Services 

Belgium, Flemish Brabant 

269629001

Key Responsibilities

You will contribute to strategic engagements in the financial sector, both outside-in as inside-out analysis, both from a qualitative as quantitative point of view, regularly (but not exclusively) in the context of a transaction. You will be involved in clients' considerations and discussions and should be able to perform workshops with the clients.You will work effectively as a team member and demonstrate commitment to quality. You will help to create a positive learning culture and will also contribute to identifying business development opportunities, in order to better position EY as Strategy advisor in the market.

• Contribute to client projects - often with multidisciplinary teams where each team member brings his or her own expertise - and deliver high quality outputs.
• Help client think through where to best deploy their capital to manage their portfolio of businesses, drive competitive advantage and increase returns
• Demonstrate knowledge of all phases and aspects of strategy development and implementation
• Identify strategic opportunities, risks and issues, as well as recommending solutions
• Contribute to business development by preparing client meetings and project proposals and by participating in client discussions
• Act as a first-line contact for a variety of top-class financial services clients and maintain an excellent relationships with our clients and various stakeholders
• Share your technical and other knowledge with your colleagues and the department and draw upon previous experience

Skills and Attributes for Success

• 2-5 years of experience in a strategy advisory company and/or in a corporate strategy department in a financial institution
• Experience with managing complex business projects and working with multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a practical ability to shape the business agenda and define strategic roadmaps
• Appetite to work within a team of high performing and motivated professionals
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in financial services (Banking / Insurance / Asset Management) and related topics
• Fluent in Dutch/French and English
• Strong academic record in a degree in a relevant field; MBA is a plus
• Resistance to stress and ability to deliver under tight deadlines

• You will be part of a leading global professional services firm.
• You will be part of the EY family where everyone is willing to offer support and senior management is very accessible.
• You will join a dynamic and growing team with a great mix of young and experienced professionals focusing on financial services.
• You will get extensive trainings on technical matters, as well as soft skills and project management, and you will have access to new technologies and innovative equipment.
• We are proud of our flexible working arrangements, and we will support you to build a successful career and deliver excellent client service, without sacrificing your personal priorities.
• While our client-facing profession might require part-time working at client site and business traveling at times, we are committed to helping you achieve a lifestyle balance.