FS Technology Consulting - Data and Analytics - Senior Manager - Dublin

Senior Manager - Financial Services Technology Consulting, Data and Analytics

The opportunity 

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We are counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

EY’s FSO Data and Analytics Team are experiencing an exciting period of growth due to the finance services sector undergoing rapid transformative changes, with recent acceleration of journeys to cloud, digitalisation, data platform modernisation and adoption of new and emerging technologies, while meeting ongoing regulatory demands. EY is at the forefront of this journey, helping banks, asset managers, insurance providers and other financial institutions to become data-driven, developing innovative, customized, and scalable approaches based on market leading practices.

In response to market demand, we are looking for an experienced, client facing Senior Manager with a passion for data and technology and expertise in one or more of Data and Analytics domains: Data Management, Data Quality, Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics and AI. We are looking for a person with track record in project and team leadership experience, client relationship management excellence, communication, and business acumen as well as passion for innovation, building high performing teams and culture of trust, respect, and diversity.

In your role you will manage consulting and delivery engagement teams on a variety of data projects, within a fast-paced consulting environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

Client responsibilities

• Lead teams and projects to design and deliver data and analytics engagements, bringing your knowledge and experience to the table as a subject matter resource
• Build and maintain a trusted advisor relationship with external Clients
• Understand EY’s service offerings and actively identify opportunities to better serve clients across our range of services. At EY, we go to market as One Team
• Lead technology consulting engagements, solution workshops and due diligence, shape and mobilise delivery
• As a senior team member, shape and manage engagement teams as needed
• Nurture valuable relationships both within EY and with clients, and develop strong capabilities through both formal training and working with senior mentors and talented colleagues
• Understand EY’s service offerings and actively identify opportunities to better serve clients across our range of services.

Practice and people development responsibilities

• Take a leading role in shaping and further growing our Data and Analytics team, and to further build our brand in the market as industry leaders in technology enabled business transformation.
• Participate in business development activities including client presentations and proposals
• Contribute to our internal team culture by taking a leading role in one of our practice pillars of interest to you
• Play a part in driving our thought leadership agenda by maintaining an up-to-date point of view on the latest methodologies, technologies, and emerging trends for publishing as points of view or proof of concept
• Proactively develop our Data and Analytics people through coaching, mentoring and career counselling
• Foster an innovative, supportive, and inclusive team-oriented work environment

Skills and attributes for success

• Demonstrated experience leading teams and leading medium to large data projects end-to-end
• Technology Consulting experience
• Client relationship management experience at senior level
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Growth and continuous learning mindset

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Relevant management and leadership responsibilities in data focused projects and engagements in financial services sector, ideally in consulting environment.
• Project management experience with a track record of delivering successful outcomes on time and to budget.
• Applied knowledge of modern delivery approaches e.g. Agile
• Strong core consulting skills including senior stakeholder management, strong written and verbal communication skills at different levels – from middle management to C-level
• Proven expertise in the relevant Data and Analytics domain, e.g. Data Strategy, Data Manipulation and ETL, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics and AI
• Demonstrated experience in shaping and leading high performing teams
• Financial and commercial acumen
• A completed degree (Bachelors, Masters, or PhD)

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience working in the financial services industry on data and analytics projects in some of our key focus areas such as regulatory reporting, credit, fraud, customer and HR analytics
• Relevant industry certification such as Prince2, PMP, SAFe, Scrum etc would be a bonus
• Significant client facing experience gained through prior consulting roles or within large financial services / technology organisations
• An ability to act as translator between technical and non-technical teams, seamlessly tailoring your communications to suit the audience 

What we look for

Someone who enjoys working as part of community which values integrity, respect, teaming and inclusiveness

Someone with energy, enthusiasm and courage who enjoys solving complex problems and variety in their day-to-day working life

Someone who is passionate about reaching their full potential and excelling in their career

What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development. With FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health & well-being, health insurance, pension contributions and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer: 

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• An opportunity to obtain an externally accredited Tech-MBA from Hult International Business School. This is available to all EY employees 
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• Freedom and flexibility: You will own and handle your role in a way that’s right for you
• Mentoring, coaching and feedback in collaborative, supportive work culture to ensure you grow and develop to be the best you can be

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