Private Equity Domain Analyst Assistant Director

The opportunity

As a Domain Analyst - Assistant Director at EY, you will be a developing expert with key areas of specialism in your Domain e.g. thematic topics such as technology or sustainability, or a deep commercial understanding of your sector or specific subsector/line of business or service line/sub-service line.

You will contribute to EY's distinctive perspective on client issues and support specific programs to drive the global or regional domain and specific accounts' growth ambitions. Working alongside the Domain Lead Analyst, you will deliver impactful analysis and insights for senior stakeholders and clients, providing strategic advice on Domain developments.

Your key responsibilities

• Develop a strong internal brand to become recognized within EY as a subject matter expert in specific topic areas.
• Engage with senior Domain stakeholders to provide commercial perspectives on issues, challenges, and opportunities, preparing insightful analysis on the impact of trends for EY and its clients.
• Regularly interact and present to internal EY stakeholders, participate in account meetings, and support Domain leaders in preparing for client meetings and events.
• Create commercial impact for EY by activating content with client servers across the EY network and proactively identifying opportunities for EY.
• Collaborate with Domain stakeholders and EY colleagues to bring insights that support business development activities and service delivery to clients.
• Co-create insights with EY SMEs, presenting them in a clear, compelling way.
• Lead the creation of specific insights within areas of specialism by leveraging EY’s proprietary knowledge and collaborating with Clients and Industries colleagues.
• Identify opportunities for cross-Domain collaboration and share insights with other Insights and Clients and Industries teams.
• Synthesize diverse perspectives and sources to develop compelling insights that drive results.
• Identify trends and translate them into key market-facing initiatives for EY.
• Coach less-experienced team members to improve their skills in research, analysis, data analytics, and visualization.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong presentation skills, with experience influencing senior clients and internal decision-makers.
• Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.
• A self-starter, able to bring new ideas for new insights to leadership.
• Collaborative and able to work effectively in a global, multi-cultural environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, capable of explaining complex concepts clearly and concisely.
• Ability to proactively build a network of internal and external contacts to shape insights.
• Proficient in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Adheres to key quality standards.

What we look for

We are seeking individuals with a blend of curiosity and strategic thinking, coupled with a commercial perspective driven by an understanding of client experiences and broader marketplace dynamics. You will have at least 7 years experience in a professional services or similar environment. Strong analytical skills and effective communication abilities are essential. A collaborative mindset is vital, as you will play a key role in responding to emerging issues with technical experts across the EY network and sharing insights across Domains.