Executive (Assistant Manager), Key Executive Programme, London

Job description

The Key Executive Programme (KEP) is a market leading relationship development programme responsible for developing strong relationships with key buyers at Board level and C-suite (there are >1,000 members in the network) and connecting them with clients and EY to help generate new business for TAS. It drives at the heart of what our clients want - insights and access to management solutions on a) deals b) carve outs c) value creation opportunities. It brings in new relationships to EY and supports existing relationships, creating a network that is rich in expertise, sector and deal intelligence that EY can leverage internally and externally. And it does all this whilst also differentiating EY’s go to market proposition in PE, driving new business for TAS.

 

The opportunity  

  
We are currently a team of two professionals, but we have ambitious plans to grow, initially in the UK and then across Europe, thereby providing tangible development opportunities. As part of this growth, we are looking to welcome an Executive (Assistant Manager) to the team, who will support the team with all KEP related activities.

 

Your key responsibilities

 

You will manage / maintain the KEP CRM database, creating new KEP candidate profiles and updating existing candidate profiles whilst maintaining the KEP candidate details on our internal system (InterAction / Mercury).You will liaise with internal EY Networks & events teams to ensure KEP candidates are invited to relevant events / networks / webcasts eg Arts Sponsorship, Centre for Board Matters, EY PE Portfolio Company forum, CFO dinners, sector webcasts. You will also have the opportunity to support the running of KEP events including drafting event invitations and event brochures, creating the list of candidates to invite, be point of contact for event speakers, manage candidate acceptances and queries, attend events, track RoI of KEP events.

    

You will also: 

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Identify thought leadership to share with KEP candidates and support issuance of a quarterly newsletter to KEP candidates

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Manage KEP marketing & communications internally in EY

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Support the KEP team on Management searches for clients eg, searches for CFOs or Chair people for PE backed portfolio companies

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Work with the broader Origination team to identify where KEP has relationships with current or prior Management of companies on the EMEIA or Mid-market pipeline

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Help co-ordinate, where necessary, KEP candidate introductions to PE clients, head hunters, EY colleagues and other relevant contacts

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supporting the KEP team transition from a Lotus Notes CRM database to our new and improved Avature CRM solution.

Skills and attributes for success

·  Interested in helping EY build influential C-suite relationships across all sectors
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Be a team player, sharing & seeking knowledge

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Excellent communicator, both oral and written

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Flexible, positive and proactive approach

To qualify for the role you must have

·  Project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments at a time
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Excellent people management skills including interacting with clients and senior internal stakeholders

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Demonstrable Excel and database management skills

Ideally, you’ll also have

·   Experience of managing events

What we look for

 

You will be someone who is excited about developing and nurturing relationships with senior stakeholders and seeing the long term benefits of how we can support our clients and their needs. If you are looking for an opportunity to do something a little different and feel you can offer the experience and skills we are looking for, please apply to this fantastic opportunity.

   

What working at EY offers

  

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

·  Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
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Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

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The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

   

About EY

  

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.

   

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

  Make your mark.

Apply now.

 

Who we are

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.