Tax Technology & Transformation, Financial Services - Senior Associate - London

at  EY

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our team of technology, data and business transformation professionals help financial services organisations tackle some of their biggest technology and data challenges arising as a result of their global tax obligations and enabling them to transform for the digital age. TTT is expanding as demand grows for our innovative services and we are looking for an experienced senior consultant to join us.
Our team delivers services in two core areas:
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Technology, data and transformation consulting services covering areas such as data strategy, operating model transformation and delivery of bespoke technology solutions.

• Annuity services, which utilise EY’s technology assets to deliver SaaS and managed service engagements on a multi-year basis

You’ll have opportunities to be part of cross-border, multi-disciplinary teams and to work with tax, technology and data specialists to deliver industry leading services.
You will also benefit from all that working at EY has to offer including support for flexible working, career development and competitive benefits options. See the “What working at EY offers” section below for more details.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS

Skills

At least two of these:

• Understanding and experience of operating model design
• Strong fundamentals in core data concepts, methods, tools and how they can be applied to transform businesses processes and / or support solution development
• Strong knowledge of software engineering methodologies and concepts like Agile, CI/CD, SDLC, DevOps
• Functional knowledge of databases and programming languages such as SQL, JavaScript, PowerShell, .NET, Python etc.
• Excellent understanding of business requirements gathering and design, particularly with a technology overlay

And all of these:

• Strong project management skills (planning, documentation, resourcing, budgeting etc) and understanding of good project governance.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook etc.)

Attributes

• Self-starter, that takes ownership of their work, asks insightful questions and desires to provide excellent client service
• Ability to cope with ambiguity, bring clarity to complex, multi-faceted scenarios and drive forward progress via actionable decisions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

In your role you will collaborate with the team and our clients to understand and solve problems through the application of a wide range of technology and consulting skills

Examples for technology, data and transformation consulting services

• Support clients in developing and / or implementing effective tax data strategies
• Work with the team and our clients to define transformation strategies and transform their operating models
• Understand the ever-changing tax regulatory challenges facing our clients and work with Tax and IT stakeholders to develop and deliver sustainable solutions

Examples for annuity services

• Support delivery of existing EY technology assets to clients under SaaS and managed service models
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications to guide solution design and development of technology EY assets, potentially in collaboration with our global alliance partners (including Microsoft)
• Work with global teams to support delivery of complex managed services engagements that utilise EY’s technology assets

General

• Project management including defining target outcomes and delivery strategy, managing stakeholders and building the case for change
• Coach, support and collaborate with team members, helping build an inclusive culture and high performing team within TTT
• Contribute to business development activities and team capability development

TO QUALIFY FOR THE ROLE, YOU MUST HAVE:

• At least 2 years’ experience working in a technology / data or business transformation role
• Experience of a similar role within a comparable firm to EY (e.g. Big 4, global consultancy, financial institution), preferably with experience of managing external client stakeholders
• Experience working in financial services, with a strong grasp of one or more of the following sectors: Banking & Capital Markets; Wealth & Asset Management; Insurance
• A willingness to travel within the UK (on some occasions you may be required to travel internationally to support delivery of engagements and projects)