The Cross-Industry Execution Specialist

The opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic professional to join our team in a pivotal role in Clients and Industries across both industry and function, extending from Global to Regions. This position will play a key role in strategy execution across the 6 Global Industries.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Sectors and Regions, valuing their insights and expertise to drive meaningful change. Together, we will ensure that our operating model aligns with strategic objectives and enhances our service delivery to clients. If you are passionate about driving transformation and have a collaborative spirit, we invite you to apply and be part of our innovative journey.

The Cross-Industry Execution Specialist, plays a pivotal role in enabling connectivity and strategy execution across the Industries. This individual supports the convening and collaboration across the Industries, Regions and Service Lines to drive strategic execution by supporting high‑growth sector ventures, driving global alignment on the optimal future portfolio mix and supporting on other Cross-Industry initiatives as required.

The position reports to the Cross-Industry Strategy & Execution Lead.  This is a permanent role.

Your key responsibilities

• Support and drive execution: Support the Cross-Industry Strategy & Execution Lead in driving execution of integrated cross-Sector strategies focusing on high growth sector ventures and other Cross-Industry initiatives as required.
• Strategic leadership & portfolio mix orchestration: Shape and drive a global view of the optimal long term client portfolio mix, guiding financial modelling to assess its impact on EY’s growth. Drive shifts in mindset and behavior around client selection, risk, independence, and sector prioritisation to enable a more focused, future-ready portfolio.
• Manage governance: Work closely with Industry Operations team members to deliver a consistent, high quality client centric service across Global Industry owned processes.
• Work closely with Technology and Enablement to ensure design authority, drive efficiencies, prioritization and enable agile execution and identify latest firm technologies, tools, resources etc and lead innovation for the Strategy execution function, with particular emphasis on AI.
• Connect and collaborate: Support Cross Industry team members to deliver a high value service that enables execution of integrated Industry strategies, governs Industry owned processes and allocates capital resource / investment against agreed priorities. Build relationships with C&I Business Partners i.e. Talent, Finance to deliver seamless, connected and efficient Industry owned processes and reporting.

Skills and attributes for success

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Ability to execute across the whole of EY through existing and building new relationships with key stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously through effective prioritization, stakeholder management and project management
• Ability to analyze complex or unusual problems and able to deliver insightful pragmatic solutions
• A global mindset and ability to communicate and work effectively across cultures
• Demonstrated drive, determination and resilience, and track record of being able to overcome barriers and achieve results
• An understanding of and desire to strive for profitable growth and commercial impact
• Excellent written, oral, presentation and facilitation skills
• Advanced skills in Word, Excel and Powerpoint

What we look for:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent qualification required
• 5+ years current experience with EY or Global Professional Services firm track record 
• As the job involves responding to clients' needs and varying time zones, flexibility to work extended hours

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across ten locations –  Argentina, China, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• 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.