Job Description

Clients & Industries (C&I) | MENA Tax & Law Focused

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The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a high-calibre Senior / Supervising Associate to join the Clients & Industries (C&I) team supporting MENA Tax & Law, in a permanent Markets Operations and Business Development role.

This position offers exposure to senior MENA Tax leadership and the opportunity to support strategic, markets-focused priorities that accelerate growth across the business. You will work across teams, accounts and geographies to strengthen pipeline management, deliver market initiatives, support priority accounts, and improve operational processes through data, AI and automation.

Your key responsibilities

• MENA Tax priorities: Support the MENA Tax Leader and Tax COO in delivering markets-focused priorities and strategic initiatives.
• High-growth tax solutions: Help accelerate growth across priority tax solutions and key areas of the business.
• Tax themes: Support go-to-market initiatives addressing tax policy, sustainability, and the impact of emerging technologies on clients, helping teams bring relevant solutions to market.
• Sales pipeline management: Drive the accurate recording, maintenance, and monitoring of sales opportunities in CRM Dynamics.
• Deal review: Coordinate and support the deal review process, ensuring timely follow-up and effective stakeholder engagement.
• Account-focused support: Support priority accounts, high-growth sectors, and strategic targets through internal account planning, client forums, and conferences.
• Regional support: Support campaigns, promote leading practices, and collaborate with teams across MENA and the wider EMEIA region.
• Adoption of leading practices: Develop, maintain, and monitor guidance materials and resources for client-facing teams, while supporting internal learning initiatives and conferences.
• Stakeholder reporting: Prepare and present status updates, business performance insights, and initiative reporting to MENA Tax leadership.
• AI and automation: Identify opportunities to use AI, Microsoft Copilot, and automation to improve current and future processes.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong networking, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Confidence in communicating and presenting to stakeholders at different levels of the organization.
• A proactive and self-directed approach, with the ability to make sound decisions and overcome obstacles with minimal supervision.
• A strategic and commercially focused mindset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good numerical, analytical, and data interpretation capabilities.
• An understanding of Microsoft Copilot and an interest in applying AI and automation to business processes.
• The motivation, determination, and resilience to deliver successful outcomes.
• The adaptability to work effectively with colleagues across different levels, functions, and geographies.
• A proven ability to develop trusted relationships, influence others, and collaborate across diverse teams.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Ideally, you'll also

• Have 4-6 years of experience in business development, markets, sales operations, account management, pursuit management, or a related commercial function.
• Have experience managing sales pipelines, opportunities, or account information through a CRM platform, ideally Microsoft Dynamics.
• Be comfortable preparing reports, dashboards, presentations, and leadership updates.
• Have experience working in a regional, matrixed, or professional services environment.
• Demonstrate an interest in tax market trends, emerging technologies, sustainability, and wider business transformation themes.
• Have practical experience using data, AI, or automation to improve reporting, decision-making, or operational processes.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft 365 tools.

What we look for

We are looking for a commercially minded, proactive, and collaborative professional who can balance strategic thinking with effective execution. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong relationship-building skills, a passion for driving growth initiatives, and the ability to work confidently with stakeholders across different functions and levels of the organization.

The ideal candidate is curious, adaptable, and motivated to contribute to the continued growth and success of the MENA Tax business while embracing innovation, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement.

What we offer you

At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more: https://www.ey.com/en_gl/careers

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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