Associate Business Consultant - Ernst & Young

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Transformation Associate (entry-level)

Market leading growth in our Consulting Service Delivery team has created opportunities for new people to join the team, working in our Newcastle office. CSD is about going beyond advice, we specialize in operational delivery, which means we specialize in implementing solutions on behalf of clients, across a number of different solution areas. This is a great opportunity to progress your career within Financial Services as you will gain experience in a variety of EY offerings. You will have the opportunity to work on various projects with different clients and in turn you will get to fulfil your aspirations and shape your career.

The opportunity

The Consulting Service Delivery team is one of EY's fastest growth areas and we are based in a modern office in Newcastle city centre. With us, you will gain hands on experience of client work as a Transformation Associate, engaging with projects related to a variety of Transformation and Project Management-related roles.

Continuing expansion means we are looking for people who will thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working as part of different teams. Our roles offer a competitive salary, the opportunity to work flexibly and excellent benefits.

Your key responsibilities

We want you to work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility and providing support where required. You will need to regularly update senior team members on your progress. You will develop and maintain effective relationships with clients, while building strong relationships internally within Consulting Service Delivery and other teams in EY. You will need to understand and maintain client confidentiality and ensure their data security at all times. We are committed to your professional development so you will have access to a wide variety of learning tools and training programmes and areas of development. Outside of your day-to-day role you will be expected to contribute to people initiatives like training and buddying new team members.

Skills and attributes for success

• Creativity and good problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Good interpersonal, communication and writing skills
• Demonstrated integrity within a professional environment
• Ability to work as part of a team but also on your own when required
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Enthusiasm to face new challenges and learn new skills
• Commitment to meet productivity and quality expectations

To qualify for the role, you must:

• Have project management experience working in a professional environment
• Be eligible to work in the UK
• Support EY's connected working approach, with presence in the Newcastle office dictated by Business or Client demands

Ideally, you'll also have

• Financial Services experience