COMPLETE Senior Consultant - Technology Transformation - Financial Services

Job Description

We typically advise clients on defining and implementing their IT strategies, operating models, IT architecture, innovation programs or large technology implementations. In this role, your ideas and input are valued and you will have a lot of freedom to contribute to our and your own success.

 

The opportunity - What future are you building towards?

EY is the only major professional services firm with an integrated Financial Services practice across Europe, the Middle East, India, and Africa (EMEIA). Our Technology Transformation team is fast growing and is part of the larger Technology Consulting FSO group of EY Netherlands. We typically advise clients on and help with the implementation of their IT strategies, IT operating model, IT architecture, and the adoption of new technologies (e.g. cloud, AI, and lowcode).

 

Apply when you want to make a Tech difference at financial organization – from the requirement to respond to the ever changing tech demands of the market, to overseeing large and complex technical transformation programmes that truly transform client organizations, As part of our growing Technology Transformation team, you will help shape the innovative culture that makes EY such a great place to work. 

 

Responsibilities – How can you make a lasting impact in a rapidly changing world?

You will work for organizations such as banks, investment companies, insurance companies and government programs to improve their customer journey, business processes, the way they store and use data, and how they work to drive innovation. Furthermore, your responsibilities can entail the following:

• Assisting in the project management of client engagements
• Working closely with Consulting colleagues to identify and communicate client opportunities
• Getting involved with industry research, client thought leadership, RFPs and/or client roundtables
• Manage your time between working on client site, in our offices and from home, as a member of our highly skilled engagement teams
• Support and coach junior colleagues

 

Our team has worked on many different projects to which you will contribute as well, for example:

• Support in building an innovation department for a large bank to realize the acceleration of new (digital) product development for their customers
• Design the IT strategy and implementation roadmap for a global pension administrator and implement Agile Portfolio Management for their Scaled Agile organization
• Facilitate workshops and training with our EY Agile Center of Excellence on topics such as SAFe, Kanban, Scaled Agile and Scrum
• Performed a MiFID II and Dodd-Frank (DFA) transaction reporting review for a global bank

 

Job requirements – Where do you start if you want to change the world?

• At least 2 years of working experience in the field of IT, either from an IT consulting organization, or other relevant corporate role, preferably you have experience in managing junior colleagues
• Master's degree with a strong affinity for IT & Business such as Business Information Management, Business and Innovation, Analytics or another study related to these domains
• Design Thinking, Story Telling and/or Agile way of working experience
• Knowledge of the Banking-, Insurance- and/or Wealth & Asset Management industry
• Preferably some form of certification on one of the following topics: PRINCE2/PMP/MSP, PSM/CSM/SAFe, TOGAF, ITIL en COBIT
• Fluency in the Dutch and English language
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience in one or more of the following: analyzing systems and procedures, stakeholder management, cloud technologies, ERP/CRM implementation, software testing, and project management

 

Already interested? Apply now!

 

What we offer – Is everything that counts being counted?

We offer you an attractive employment package that rewards individual and team achievements:

• • Vitality: the choice is yours. An online session with an external vitality coach, practical tips on topics such as nutrition, energy, sleep and mindset, a discount at Healthcity and/or a voucher card to rent a padel court. 
  • Flexible working: you decide where and when you work in consultation with your team. At home, at the office, at the client or from another European country (up to 20 working days per year).
  • Home office arrangement: to optimize your home office, EY provides the following resources for you: office chair, sit/stand desk, an external monitor, a desk lamp, a (Bluetooth) headset, and a large external keyboard.
  • Birth leave: EY will pay 100% of the birth leave, in the case of an additional birth leave, EY will pay 70% of the salary.

For a full overview of our employment package click here: Hoe het is om bij ons te werken | EY – Global | EY - Nederland

 

The Office

Our office in Amsterdam is located in the Zuidas, a bustling area where many businesses are situated. In our Cross Towers, Anouchka and Lucia welcome up to 1.000 people every day upon arrival. Haven't had breakfast yet? Taib will make his special smoothie for you or simply a delicious cappuccino. During the lunch break, the team of Hans and Mehdi will be ready with a fresh lunch for you. For a breathtaking view of Amsterdam, head to the 22nd floor. Collaborating takes on a new meaning with the Wavespace. This high-tech environment brings clients and colleagues together virtually from all over the world!

 

Recruitment Procedure – How can you prepare for a long life together?

The selection procedure exists out of 2 interview rounds and an assessment

After we have received and selected your CV, a short telephone introduction will follow. Then you make an online assessment in your own time. After completing the assessment, we will schedule your first interview, which will take place with the Recruiter and someone from the team. In case of a positive outcome of the first interview, a second (and also last) interview will be scheduled with other members of the team.

 

Due to laws and regulations, and because EY (and in some cases its clients) has high demands on the reliability and integrity of its employees, every new employee will be screened. Depending on your rank the pre-employment screening could contain the following: Certificate of Conduct (in Dutch: VOG) or - if requesting a Dutch VOG is not possible - Criminal Background Check of the country you are currently living or have lived during the last five years, integrity questionnaire, verification of ID, diploma’s and/or work experience and consultation of the Dutch insolvency registry.