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As a Senior Consultant or Manager in our Transformation Consulting team, you’ll help financial services organisations deliver successful outcomes through some of New Zealand’s largest and most complex transformation programmes. You’ll lead teams and collaborate with clients, multidisciplinary specialists and emerging technologies to solve real business problems, unlock operational efficiencies and build capabilities for the future of financial services in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond.

Whether it's unlocking operational efficiencies or driving growth through business / digital transformation, you will have the opportunity to shape your career and make a significant impact.

We are seeking individuals with a passion for excellence, curiosity, and the drive to improve outcomes for financial services clients, leveraging emerging technologies and AI. You are a leader who thrives on challenges and enjoys working with clients to achieve results.

This position is based in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland). Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly. Please speak with us about potential options.

Ko Tō Rourou | Your key responsibilities

• Lead complex large business and technology driven transformation programs spanning the entire lifecycle - from strategy through design and into implementation, including:
  • Business strategy development and operating model design
  • Strategic cost transformation and operational efficiency
  • Applying frontier AI models to change delivery and optimise processes
  • Business case development
• Drive business development and account management activities, including pursuits, proposals, and managing key client relationships.

Ngā Pūkenga | Skills and attributes for success

Ideally, you’ll have the skills and attributes below, but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Extensive hands-on experience in leading and delivering projects and programs involving business transformation, preferably within the financial services sector.
• A structured approach to critical problem-solving.
• Management consulting experience gained through a Big 4 or boutique consulting firm is highly desirable.
• Strong capabilities in understanding business strategy and operations and opportunities to leverage technology and AI for financial services organisations
• Experience working with and implementing a range of AI platforms and solutions, driving adoption across client organisations and developing relevant AI governance frameworks
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex technical and business concepts clearly and confidently to both internal and external stakeholders.

Ko Taku Rourou | What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

• 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 www.ey.com/nz/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 up to 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/nz/benefits
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. 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 +64 9 300 7044 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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