Vice President (Senior Manager), Infrastructure Advisory (Montreal)

The opportunity

EY-Parthenon is an established industry-leading consulting practice that has the resources to serve any client, anywhere in the world. You will have the opportunity to develop your career in a friendly, collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. Our team is gender and culturally diverse, and we welcome people from a range of professional backgrounds.

Our Infrastructure Advisory sub service line, within EY-Parthenon, is trusted by public sector ministries and agencies, as well as by private sector companies, for its expertise in infrastructure, including strategy and business case development, commercial and risk advisory, financing, transaction structuring, modelling and management of procurement processes. We are regularly named by our industry peers as Infrastructure Financial Advisor of the Year in Canada and the Americas.

Our Infrastructure Advisory practice helps deliver some of Canada’s most complex and nation‑building infrastructure, advising across the full project lifecycle—from strategy, policy and business case development through transactions, delivery, asset management, renewal and disposal. We work at the forefront of transportation, energy, utilities, healthcare, environmental and social infrastructure, supporting transformative projects such as Alto (high‑speed rail), the East‑West Pipeline, the Northern Corridor Transmission Line expansion, and major hydroelectric developments including Muskrat Falls and Site C, alongside signature initiatives like the Champlain Bridge, Ontario Line and Blue Line subway expansions, Valley Line West LRT, major hospitals, highways, schools and municipal assets. We advise governments, sponsors and Indigenous Nations on meaningful Indigenous participation and are trusted nationwide for our expertise across P3 and progressive delivery models to create lasting public and Indigenous value.

We are a growing practice that has the resources to serve any client, anywhere in the world. With so many offerings, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a friendly, collaborative environment through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization. 

Your key responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced candidate to join as a Vice President (Senior Manager) in the Infrastructure Advisory team in Montreal. This position will fill an integral role that involves working closely with other members of the rapidly growing national Infrastructure Advisory team to lead and deliver a variety of engagements related to the planning, development, delivery and operations of major infrastructure projects.

Areas of responsibility

• Project manage EY teams advising private and public sector clients on major infrastructure projects.
• Project manage complex assignments including a lead role in client relationship management.
• Provide direction and oversight on research information to be used in financial modeling, competitive analysis, industry analysis, negotiation support and various other applications.
• Provide direction and oversight on procurement activities (e.g. requests for proposals).
• Review and provide quality assurance on complex financial models within broadly defined guidelines.
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of quality documents for, and presentations to, clients and prospects.
• Manage and execute on multiple assignments with an exceptional standard of performance.
• Manage staff teams of 3-5 professionals and assume developmental responsibility for junior staff.
• Contribute to shaping EY's "go-to-market" client development strategy in Infrastructure Advisory.
• Collaborate with other team members in identifying and exploring potential new business opportunities; contribute to develop and maintain a healthy funnel of opportunities; contribute to expand and grow the practice through proactive introductions of the firm's capabilities to target clients and by expanding service to existing clients.
• Contribute to increase the practice's visibility in the marketplace by assuring its presence in key industry events, literature and discussions, in Quebec and across Canada.
• Contribute to attract, develop and motivate strong talent and engaging them towards attaining clearly defined objectives.
• Espouse and model the firm's professional values by promoting collaboration and innovation; fostering creativity; and engendering an ethical approach to conducting business.

To qualify for the role you should have

• 7 to 10+ years' experience in providing value added business advisory services for major infrastructure projects over their lifecycle (e.g. in relation to business cases, project financing and funding, procurement, economics, strategy, due diligence, contract management, asset management).
• 3+ years working in a leadership capacity within the infrastructure and project development space.
• This role involves interaction with clients operating nationally and globally. Bilingualism in both French and English is therefore a requirement of this role.
• Superior knowledge of financial modeling, including applying financial accounting principles and undertaking quantitative risk assessment with Monte Carlo simulations.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of key business drivers, business strategy and public policy.
• Strong project management skills and ability to organize work as the leader of multidisciplinary teams of professional advisors.
• Deep knowledge of the energy infrastructure market and demonstrated expertise in at least one additional infrastructure sector: healthcare, roads and bridges, public transit, ports, airports, water and wastewater, urban development, higher education.
• Strong business development skills, and ability to develop winning proposals to clients within limited timelines
• Demonstrate a hands-on, team oriented, collaborative, respectful, positive, flexible, leadership by example, "roll your sleeves up" style and a strong work ethic.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian debt financing and capital markets and/or of global infrastructure and project financing markets, with demonstrated experience in project finance and infrastructure transactions (e.g., financings, refinancings, financial close, due diligence, and negotiations). Working knowledge of the Canadian and International Finance and Accounting concepts and principles; CPA not required.
• Experience working on projects involving Indigenous communities, Indigenous equity participation, or Indigenous‑led infrastructure initiatives is considered a strong asset.
• Undergraduate degree necessary (business or engineering), Master's degree (e.g. MBA, MSc Economics or MSc Finance) or related designation (e.g. CFA/CBV) an asset.
• Self-motivated, proactive, entrepreneurial and with an ability to work independently and communicate directly with clients and prospects when necessary, while being collaborative enough to bring a strong contribution as a key member of the National team.

What we look for

We’re interested in talented professionals with the ability to visualize our clients’ goals and think creatively to facilitate them - often in politically charged environments. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, and a genuine passion for taking on new challenges, this role is for you.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer: 

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry 
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career 
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you 

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