EY Parthenon Türkiye - Strategy & Execution Director

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The opportunity

At EY-Parthenon, our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions, tax and corporate finance delivers real-world value – solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY’s full spectrum of services, we’ve reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity. With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, boards, private equity and governments every step of the way.

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

We will fuel your ambition and potential with future-focused skills development that equips you with state-of-the-art methodologies and technology-enabled solutions. With more than 25,000 people in 150 countries, you will join an inclusive and empowering culture that values your uniqueness, prioritizes your wellbeing, and immerses you in the diverse thinking and cross-cultural experiences necessary to help deliver impact to clients across the globe and to help build a better working world. Learn more about careers at EY-Parthenon.

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

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