Trainee – People Advisory Services

Job description

We are looking for 1-2 trainees with a passion for working in a global environment into our Immigration and Assignment services teams. This is an opportunity to start you career as a global mobility professional in a truly global environment!

 

The opportunity

Both teams are part of EY’s People Advisory Services, and we advise and assist our clients in matters related e.g. to global mobility, international social security and taxation, performance and reward. Our clients include both Finnish and global organisations. You will be working as a valued member of our team and be guided by our experienced professionals throughout the trainee period. 

 

Your key responsibilities

Depending on the selected candidate(s) and their interests, it is possible to work in both or just one of the teams. You will have the chance to participate in varied client projects together with our other global mobility professionals and utilize your skills to help our clients in moving talent to countries all over the world.

 

As an Immigration Services Trainee, you will be assisting experienced immigration advisors in their daily work relating to both Finnish immigration and global immigration services. In global immigration cases we work together with EY’s global network offices. Your tasks may include e.g.

·  Assistance in drafting visa, work- and residence permit application
·  Researching information and contacting embassies and immigration authorities
·  Assistance in coordinating and obtaining document translations and legalisations
·  Regular communication with EY network
·  Maintain databases and reporting
·  Assistance in administrative processes related to client work

 

As an Assignment Services Trainee, you will be assisting experienced advisors in their daily work relating to international assignment programs. Services range from delivering completely outsourced assignment administration to providing specified assignment solutions and advisory for clients. Your tasks may include e.g.

·  Assignment process coordination
·  Support the completion of pre-departure activities for client personnel going on assignments
·  Prepare assignment contract draft and initial compensation calculations
·  Prepare certificate of coverage applications and coordinate with social security authorities
·  Regular communication with EY network 
·  Maintain databases and reporting
·  Assistance in administrative processes related to client work

 

Skills and attributes for success

·  Positive attitude and a customer service-oriented mindset
·  Ability to work in an organized and systematic manner in a sometimes-high-pressure environment
·  You pay attention to detail and can simultaneously see the big picture
·  A team player with ability to work independently
·  Ability to use tools and technologies proficiently in your daily work

 

To qualify for the role, you must have

·  Currently pursuing a suitable degree, for example in the field of international business, HR, management, business administration
·  Advanced skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
·  Fluent communication skills in English and Finnish (written and spoken), other languages are an asset

 

Ideally, you’ll also have

·  Previous experience working in an intercultural environment or living abroad can be considered an asset
·  Aptitude in other software’s such as SharePoint, PowerBI, etc

 

What we look for

We are looking for someone with a true interest towards working in a global environment with different cultures and wants to pursue a career in the field of global mobility. To succeed in the role, you have a calm and systematic way of handling various processes at the same time. You will be a valuable team member and we are looking forward to work with a person who can work effectively and keep the process rolling with sometimes tight deadlines. We also expect you to be proactive and have ability to suggest solutions in order to ensure a smooth process.

 

What working at EY offers

As a People Advisory Services Trainee, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. You will join a dynamic team of experienced and talented colleagues, and you become part of an ambitious team where quality, development and sustainable solutions are in focus. We offer you:

·  Support and coaching from engaging colleagues
·  Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
·  Modern facilities in the heart of Helsinki with up to date remote working policies
·  ePassi lunch, culture and sport benefits
·  EY Sports clubs, discounts to gyms and more

 

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Ideally the work would start as soon as possible, but we are quite flexible with the actual start date depending on your preferences. The duration of the trainee period is generally 4-6 months, but this can be agreed upon with the selected candidate.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter written in English by 14.02.2021 on our career’s website. Please describe in the cover letter why you would be a great candidate for the position, when you could start working, your availability (part-time or full-time) and which team you would be most interested in.

If you have questions about the process or the role, you can send an e-mail to: rekrytointi@fi.ey.com.

 

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