Alliance Investment Manager - Assistant Director

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The opportunity EY has curated a dynamic ecosystem of Alliance and Ecosystem relationships which creates new forms of customer value to help our clients rapidly and digitally transform. Our ecosystem consists of more than 100 relationships which allow us to provide a wide range of collaborative opportunities and solutions to our clients. We help them tap into the latest technologies to achieve transformational outcomes and be more agile, innovative, resilient and better equipped to respond to disruptive change. Alliances are a critical element of the go-to market strategy for the firm.

One benefit that EY leverages with many of our alliance partners is the participation in investments or Fund Development Programs which make available funds for partners such as EY to support solution or PoC development, marketing or other demand generation activity and other purposes that benefit both EY and the Alliance partner. Funds must be monitored and managed in adherence with EY Policies and Regulations, along with those program requirements defined by our alliance partners. We have the opportunity to participate in new programs as well as continue with existing programs in which we are enlisted.

The Alliance Investment Manager will be responsible for the stand-up of new programs, manage the extension of these programs into new countries/regions, and monitor the activity once approved, to minimize the associated risk.

Your key responsibilities:

• Direct alliance teams interested in participating in an investment program, managing the approvals across GCO, Independence and Alliance Leadership.
• Oversee the execution of Investment programs so they are in accordance with EY Policy.
• Coordinate with regions and countries looking to leverage existing programs to ensure they have the proper contracts in place and appropriate financial mechanisms to intake and utilize the funds.
• Oversee GDS resources providing reporting and transaction level support.
• Ensure Ecosystem Tool leveraged for managing alliance and ecosystem activity, is kept up to date and is accurate.
• Coordinate with Independence as needed to ensure that any transaction level activity requiring additional reviews are in compliance.
• Promote the benefit of such programs to enable proper usage across EY as appropriate.

This role is optimally based in Europe. You can anticipate a mix of virtual work along with regular coordination with other team members across Global and across the Globe. The role will require some travel.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Able to juggle many activities and provide enablement services in the areas of contract management, financial management, governance oversight, operational support, strong relationship building skills and is highly organized.
• Experience in alliance management or consulting services for technology or professional services company.
• Experience in alliance investment or incentive programs.
• Strong networking and influence management skills resulting in driving actions to outcomes and delivering results across organizational boundaries.
• Highly credible communicator with excellent organization and project management skills.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Basic understanding of technology and business benefits of alliance and ecosystem relationships.

What we look for:

• A self-starter who is able to work independently while also communicating progress and challenges with others on the team.
• Comfortable escalating complex issues with recommendations to leadership.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in support of multiple projects at a time.
• Comfortable working with others within EY with unique personalities, cultures and working styles and can adapt your approach to best interact.

What we offer you:

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.