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Global Assurance CE Deputy Leader - Associate Director

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We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The Brand, Marketing and Communications (BMC) function has an important role to play in helping to achieve EY’s ambition to create long-term value as the world’s most trusted, distinctive professional services organization. We work hand in hand with the business to take services and solutions to market; bring our purpose, building a better working world, to life for our people, clients and communities; engage our people and build a high performing culture; and to build the commercial value and emotional resonance of the EY brand.

Through the collective power of BMC, and the other teams and specialists we work with, we aim to build a better working world by driving commercial value through distinctive marketing and communications that deliver measurable market impact.

The opportunity

EY Assurance (Assurance) is a global leader in audit and assurance services, building trust in the capital markets and supporting better business decisions. By leveraging top talent, innovative technology and continuous improvement, Assurance is transforming its offerings to deliver measurable impact for its stakeholders, its people and society, all in line with EY’s purpose of Building a better working world.

The Global Assurance Deputy CE Leader a key position that is responsible for supporting the Global Assurance business objectives by developing and delivering effective internal communications that align with the Assurance and EY BMC plans to inspire our professionals and support our purpose-led culture.

This role will support the Global Assurance Communications & Engagement Leader, working with the wider Global Assurance BMC team, to strengthen the global Service Line’s market position and understanding of how our professionals serve the public interest to help the world work better.

This individual will help develop and manage the co-ordination and implementation of integrated plans across Assurance sub-service lines which will require significant teaming with Assurance stakeholders and colleagues working in Global Client Services Communications & Engagement, Global BMC and Global Delivery Services (GDS). The individual is expected to create and leverage a range of communications media to engage audiences, including print, video, digital channels, intranet, webcasts, speeches and other supporting content and materials.

Success in this role will be demonstrated through the establishment of trusted advisor relationships with Assurance executives and across BMC, collaborating to deliver effective communications support for Global Assurance and across Client Services, and helping to mentor and develop CE team members, supporting a positive, teaming culture.

Your key responsibilities

As the Assurance BMC CE Deputy Leader, your key responsibilities include:

Maintain up-to-date knowledge on BMC and Assurance issues, trends and long-term implications for EY’s brand strategy generally and its CE approach in particular

Develop strong ‘trusted advisor’ relationships with Global Assurance senior leadership, as well as across Assurance BMC

Build a well-connected network outside of Assurance, including across Client Service (other service lines and Clients & Industries) and Growth & Innovation (G&I),and working closely with BMC colleagues across our Regions in CE and Brand and Marketing to help ensure integrated activities across the business.

Help support awareness of Global CE priorities and practices within the Assurance CE team, facilitating aligned execution, learning and efficiencies

Develop and executve innovative and creative communication approaches to key projects

Support the development and continuous improvement of the core set of Assurance BMC communications strategies, enablement tools and channels

Assist the development of global communications and engagement plans, messages and assets in support of the Global Assurance priorities, ensuring they are aligned as part of the Client Service ecosystem, and amplify our voice and impact internally with the EY organization and externally in the market, with clarity and consistency.

Support EY member firm CE Leaders to align and deploy BMC Assurance global programs to Regions, delivering greater impact.

Leverage internal tracking tools, dashboards and Global Delivery Services (GDS) to implement consistent engagement measurement and reporting for regular evaluation of communication strategies.

Skills and attributes for success

Must be able to collaborate with the CE Leader, BMC program leads and senior leaders and stakeholders to prioritize and deliver on Assurance and BMC strategic priorities, align CE initiatives with EY’s performance agenda and revenue goals, measure and achieve the desired results and communicate the BMC value proposition

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities concerning global business fundamentals, business models, ethics, competitive analysis and cross-cultural/geographical sensitivities. Must be able to work effectively across geographic borders and time zones, managing complex global programs.

Must be well organized, an excellent writer and storyteller, skilled listener, project manager and disciplined with time management. To support delivery on Global Assurance and BMC strategic priorities, must learn to identify key practice priorities and revenue goals, and work to achieve the desired results.

Must be able to influence, gain support and commitment, mobilize people and use creative approaches to execute work that will help meet Global Assurance and BMC strategic goals.

A proactive problem solver, coupled with accuracy and attention to detail, excellent time management skills with the ability to manage several projects concurrently, and an ability to manage complexity and competing demands to manage and meet deadlines

Must help drive process and consistency where possible, developing appropriate project plans in alignment with BMC project management methodologies and professional standards.

To qualify for the role you must have

Bachelor’s degree with 4-6 years of experience (or equivalent area of study or experience); professional or higher qualification in Communications, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications or Public Relations preferred

Significant strategic internal communications experience with proven track record in supporting executive teams in a high-performing environment

Strong verbal and written English.

Ideally, you’ll also

Working knowledge of EY, the professional services sector, or matrix organizations

Show strong senior-level stakeholder management experience, building relationships as a trusted advisor, keeping them informed and driving for resolution of issues

Show initiative, coupled with accuracy and attention to detail; demonstrate reliability

Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Be comfortable balancing several projects concurrently, through excellent time management and organizational skills

Demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a complex, matrix organization

Have experience of working across different cultures and geographies

Understand EY and the Assurance business; effectively navigate EY’s and BMC’s matrix organization to access, inform and engage the right people at the right time

Have the ability to look ahead and anticipate trends and issues that will affect clients' messages and strategies

Be prepared to travel to different locations as required.

What we offer you

The compensation ranges below are provided in order to comply with United States pay transparency laws. Other geographies will follow their local salary guidelines, which may not be a direct conversion of published US salary ranges. At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job is:

New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $154,300 to $277,700

Bay Area California offices – $160,700 to $289,300

All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $128,600 to $254,600

Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

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