EY-Parthenon - Oceania Market Development and Insights Lead

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.

 As our Oceania Market Development and Insights Lead, you’ll be instrumental in shaping and executing our go-to-market and insights strategy in the Oceania region for EY Parthenon. You will collaborate with leadership to drive market and account strategies, leveraging data and analytics to inform decision-making and enhance brand initiatives, while also fostering connections within the firm to maximize impact across various sectors.

This is a hybrid position based in Naarm – Melbourne / Boorloo – Perth / Canberra - Ngambri / Meanjin – Brisbane / Tarndanya – Adelaide / Warrang – Sydney. This role can be performed from any of our EY offices across Australia. We are open to the successful candidate seeking either a fixed-term contract or a permanent opportunity. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities:

• Collaborate with EY-Parthenon Clients and Industries leadership to identify emerging trends and develop market strategies that drive growth and enhance brand visibility.
• Utilise data analytics to provide critical insights that inform account planning and revenue opportunities, ensuring effective decision-making.
• Project leadership and management of go to market programs and replicable campaigns to maximize lead generation and impact across sectors.
• Facilitate communication and coordination of sector communities to build sector expertise, belonging and client centricity. Collaborate by conducting regular strategy meetings with area sector leaders and participating in sector-wide initiatives.
• Act as a knowledge hub for expertise requests, enhancing integration with the global EY sector group and fostering a cohesive sector community.
• Manage the EY-Parthenon Insights plan and coordinate resources and SME inputs to deliver an effective and impactful insights agenda.
• Support the EY Parthenon Industry Leaders in activating major EY market initiatives and tracking high-priority accounts through global mappings and financial analyses.
• Monitor and report performance metrics for the sector and priority accounts, ensuring alignment with global and Oceania guidelines and strategic objectives.
• Convene and run Clients and Industries leadership team meetings, driving the agenda to ensure maximum impact.
• Prepare reports, presentations and other materials for leadership meetings and broader communication activities, providing valuable insights and recommendations that support strategic objectives.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Solid and demonstrated experience with a background in strategy within a professional services environment.

• Strong analytical skills with a focus on leveraging data for strategic insights and decision-making.
• Excellent communication, high level complex stakeholder management and collaboration abilities to engage effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proven leadership experience in managing complex projects and driving strategic initiatives at a senior level.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships across various sectors and geographies, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Experience in developing and executing market strategies that enhance brand visibility and market positioning.

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.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits    
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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

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