EY Consulting Deal Governance Specialist 

Canada, Alberta, Calgary 

66845165

As a member of the Operations team, you will have the opportunity to work with our dynamic Consulting practice. We are looking for someone with excellent executive presence, facilitating and problem solving skills to facilitate the Deal Governance process undertaken by our Consulting team and drive sales. This is a highly networked role that requires an understanding of our business structure, requirements and objectives. This is a unique opportunity for a high performing individual who is outcome-driven and wants to contribute to projects that will transform how we manage and grow the business.

Your key responsibilities
Your role is to be on the front line of Deal Governance process, facilitating the program and ensuring its completion for deals; managing the Deal Governance tool; providing guidance and support to the practice on what are requirements and identifying opportunities for enhancement. You can see the big picture and connect the dots to ensure we exceed client expectations (internal stakeholders and leadership team members). You will work closely with the Region Consulting Leadership, Quality and Finance teams.

You need to be an excellent communicator and coordinator. The responsibilities and expectations include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manage and facilitate the Deal Governance process, including communicating requirements, providing support and guidance to deal teams
• Guide the Deal Governance coordinator for the scheduling of the process reviews; assist with scheduling issues, as required
• Attend all Deal Governance calls and capture key action items; follow up through to completion, as required
• Ensure the Deal Governance tool is properly completed for each deal
• Support teams across all Canada SLs with questions regarding the Deal Governance tool
• Troubleshoot issues and report them to the SharePoint support team
• Communicate and provide guidance related to new Deal Governance protocols
• Collaborate with Partners and their Executive Assistants to ensure availability for Deal Governance reviews
• Coordinate with broader Quality and Risk Management (Q&RM) team for deal information and updates
• Manage Deal Governance centralized email as well as manage requests coming through various additional mediums (individual email, Teams, and phone calls)
• Assist with the triage of deals with no major risks; conduct first-level consult with deal teams

Skills and attributes for success

• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Strong drive to excel professionally
• Excellent interpersonal skills facilitating quick integration into new teams and rapidly establish credibility with Consulting professionals and ability to collaborate effectively and efficiently with other functional groups within EY
• Well-organized with high attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously
• Deep understanding of how our business works and ability to translate compliance requirements into every day actions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Take ownership and drive to resolution using a logical and systematic approach
• Desire to build and share knowledge and to seek innovative ways to improve process, design, and efficiency
• Independent operation with the ability to be self-directed and self-motivated in an unstructured environment, exceptional time management
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical, and able to work under pressure and navigate ambiguity
• Strategic thinking with the ability to go beyond the initial ask and bring a point of view and new ideas
• Good attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to address all relevant information/data and develop practical approaches to solving problems
• Proven ability to work independently with minimum supervision, and collaboratively with virtual teams
• Ability to effectively manage concurrent projects, and prioritize multiple tasks including multi-location coordination
• Competent at meeting tight deadlines, performing high-quality work and diligent follow up
• Adept at summarizing and concluding activities, applying appropriate documentation standards and lessons learned
• Adept at protecting confidential and proprietary information

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 3-7 years of business experience, preferably in an administration, compliance or operations role
• Exceptional executive presence and communication skills
• Solid project management skills and effective time management
• Ability to think strategically, move forward in ambiguous environments and a proactive mindset
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Preferred, not required: EY institutional knowledge (acronyms, MSs, SLs, competencies, org. structure, etc.)
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, One Note, PowerPoint and PowerBI
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Power BI and SharePoint

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you including reduced hours, hybrid work locations.