Strategy Execution Support Analyst - EY Global Delivery Services

Job Description  

Job Title:  Strategy Execution Support

Function: 

Skill Level: 

Job Rank: 

Markets Business Services

Senior Associate

Sub Function:  

Reports to ( job title):   Strategy Execution Lead

Strategy Execution

Job Summary:

The Strategy Execution Support is responsible for supporting the delivery of consistent Markets strategy execution activities to facilitate  the efficient functioning of the Markets organization, ensuring our people across the Area are empowered to relentlessly focus on winning  in the market and deliver exceptional client service.

The position will report to the Strategy Execution Lead and will be aligned to one or a portfolio of functions, such as EY Private and  Alliances. Day to day involves working closely with their respective leaders across the Markets organization. The role will also collaborate  closely with Markets Enablement (ME) and Markets Business Services (MBS) to execute the function(s) strategy.  

The Strategy Execution Support is responsible for supporting the function organization towards its ambition and executing on its priorities. Responsibilities include aiding the implementation of the function strategy and internal communications, messaging and content  development.  The role will also collaborate closely with the MBS Operations & Reporting team on planning, resourcing strategies, cost  management and process improvement as it relates to strategy execution activities. 

Essential functions: What are the main accountabilities of this position 

Some or all of the below will be applicable depending on the scope and function alignment of the role:

• Strategy 

o    Support and deliver function(s) strategy driven by the function(s) Leader and leadership network 

o    Promote and align the various Markets strategies. 

o    Connect with function(s) stakeholders (e.g. Areas, Regions, Market Segments, Accounts, Solutions, Alliances, 

SL and competencies) to aid in the advancement of the strategic agenda. 

o    Collaborate with function(s) leadership and ME and provide support to co-develop strategic planning and 

leadership insights on Client Experience CoE, Pursuits & Commercial Excellence and activities, 

o    Collaborate and partner with ME and MBS counterparts to develop internal/external awareness and activation 

campaigns, e.g. support the execution of global/area/regional strategic events, flagship sector events, solution activation campaigns and noteworthy media releases 

• Execution 

o    Provide analysis and strategic support to the function(s) leadership team regarding: 

• Markets Management Information provided by MBS Operations & Reporting, e.g. sales and pipeline, 

sector, channels, services lines, market and account segments, regional analysis 

• Strategic analysis of overall business performance, identifying areas for improvement as well as the 

root cause of non-performing parts of the business 

• Effective use of Markets’ budget based on strategic insight and business decisions 

o    Contribute to an environment of sharing and leveraging best practice protocols both at a Global, Area, and 

Region level to enable greater agility across the Markets function and thus adding value for the broader  organization  

o    Collaborate and support ME on Client Experience CoE, Pursuits & Commercial Excellence and activities, 

including analysis of impact metrics, and communicating outcomes to leadership stakeholders 

o    Support the development of internal/external awareness and activation campaigns in conjunction with ME and 

BMC, e.g. execute global/area/regional strategic events, flagship sector events, solution activation campaigns  and noteworthy media releases 

o    Carry out proof-of-concept solutions developed by function(s) leadership and solution leaders. 

o    Support function leader in the execution of the agenda and content for all key set piece meetings, e.g. Industry 

Market Board, GAC, Area Accounts leadership, Markets acceleration visits, milestone events etc. 

o    Collaborate with MBS Operations & Reporting team with focus on continuous operational improvement and 

innovation to realize efficiencies 

Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities:

Some or all of the below responsibilities will be applicable depending on the scope and function alignment of the role. 

• Apply knowledge of the business, resources, leveraging relationships, communications and operational effectiveness to support and

deliver projects and initiatives  

• Manage multiple stakeholder relationships, often with competing priorities  
• Manage and support the development of change strategies, programs and processes.    
• Anticipate business needs and proactively provide innovative ideas and solutions  
• Execute activities, efforts, requests against agreed strategy and plan as well as EY policies    
• Solve conceptual problems across a wide sphere of influence and a broad-based network   

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Strong understanding of EY’s organizational and operational structure, NextWave strategy and objectives, go-to-market strategy. Sector 

and Service Lines 

• Ability to execute across the whole of EY 
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with the confidence and maturity to build relationships and work with Global, Area and 

regional leadership teams  

• Versatile and adaptable, capable of handling change and stakeholder networks 
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously through highly effective prioritization, stakeholder management and

project management 

• Excellent written, oral, presentation and facilitation skills 
• Comfortable with transformational change agendas, ambiguity, and experience in understanding how to achieve sustainable change 

within the business 

• A global mindset and ability to work effectively across cultures 
• Proven track record in transference of skills and experiences to team members  
• Resilient, agile and pragmatic under pressure 
• Intermediate skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint 

Supervision Responsibilities:  

• May review the work of colleagues and share feedback 
• Help to cultivate a high-performance teaming environment with analysts in a global, multi-cultural and virtual environment

Other Requirements: e.g. travel, overtime, time zone flexibility 

• Travel may be required from time to time to complete assignments and meet with organizational leaders and stakeholders
• Flexibility in working hours to accommodate volume of work and multiple time zones as needed 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent qualification required

Experience: 

• 2 - 5 years current experience with EY or another global Professional Services firm

Certification Requirements:

Note: This job description is intended as a guide to reflect the principal purpose of the job.  However, it is not an all-inclusive listing of the required job responsibilities and these may vary depending on the particular geographic location of the job  and/or the manager.  Further, the job description is subject to change at the discretion of management.