EY Parthenon Türkiye - Strategy & Execution Director

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The opportunity

EY is a global leader in Assurance, Consulting, SaT (Strategy &Transactions) and Tax services.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. The insights and quality services we provide help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. Our offices around the world use the same methodology and are linked through an integrated technology platform to enable instantaneous communication and collaboration among team members, regardless of location. As a member of EY Global, in Türkiye we operate in 6 offices located in İstanbul, Ankara, Bursa, İzmir and Adana, with more than 1800 people for over 40 years.

At EY, we empower our 400.000 people in more than 150 countries with the right mindsets and skills to navigate what’s next, become the transformative leaders the world needs, pursue careers as unique as they are, and build their own exceptional EY experiences. We work together across our full spectrum of services and skills so that business, people and the planet can thrive together.

Together, all in, to build a better working world.

We are looking for seasoned strategy professionals to join our team in Turkey at Director level in any of these sectors: consulting, energy, utility, advanced manufacturing, financial services (e.g., banking, fintech, insurance), telecommunications, retail, e-commerce, etc.

As part of EY Parthenon Strategy, you will have a leading role in the development and execution of the strategy services in Turkey.

You will work with a high-performing, integrated team which focuses on a variety of global and local corporate clients and private equity clients.

Your key responsibilities

In this role you will advise clients on developing strategic opportunities by providing in-depth industry, market, competitor and customer insights. Together with a wider team, you will help them implement their strategic plans by leveraging business, financial, operational and technology perspectives across their organization. In addition, you will contribute to the development of a team that can provide board level strategic advice and winning large strategy and transformation engagements that leverage the wider competencies of EY as well as raise EY's profile in the market.

As a Director, you’ll typically be responsible for leading workstreams and engagements, translating client needs into project tasks and deliverables, manage day-to-day problem-solving and team analytical activities, and serve as key liaisons between consulting team members, EY-Parthenon Senior Directors and Partners, and our clients.

You’ll also be involved in developing proposals and bids and actively contribute to EY-Parthenon thought leadership and internal operational initiatives.

This will include:

• Build and maintain long term relationships with senior clients
• Develop the business and acquire new clients and engagements
• Lead client projects and engagement teams to deliver high quality outputs
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of all phases and aspects of strategy development and implementation
• Identify opportunities for other EY service lines
• Successfully supervise, coach, and mentor all levels of staff

What we look for

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, driven, and have a passion to be part of a fast-paced, successful team. Being a strong team player is also important as well as someone who is happy to work flexibly over several client deals across Turkey and Globally.

The ideal candidates are curious, and purpose driven. We’re looking for people, who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world. 

• At minimum, a bachelor's degree from a top-ranking school with outstanding academic performance, preferably in the field of Economics, Business or STEM
• At least 10+ years working experience in a strategy advisory company and/or in a corporate strategy department
• Prior strategy consulting experience at a reputable consulting firm
• Experience with managing multiple complex business projects in parallel
• Experience in practice development and management, including staffing, learning, performance management, offering/topic development, etc.
• Strong internal and external business development/commercial acumen - track record in business development and sales of consulting services
• Entrepreneurial spirit, team player and excellent networker - ability to connect with the EY Global network
• Experience in a thought leadership role, demonstrated through writing (blog, white paper, etc.) and/or speaking engagements
• Strong people and leadership skills (incl. cross-functional collaboration, team management and people development & coaching).
• Good business acumen in selected key industries including energy, utility, advanced manufacturing, financial services (e.g., banking, fintech, insurance), telecommunications, retail, e-commerce
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in Turkish and English

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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EY  |  Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.