Senior Consultant People Consulting & Change - Financial Services

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. 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 Opportunity People Consulting at EY is a fast-moving, high-growth area offering a great career potential. Our teams help clients enhance business performance and operational efficiency while managing their people agenda. Within the FSO People and Change practice, we focus on placing the right people with the right capabilities in the right roles to continuously build a better working world. We support clients through organizational transformations, employee life cycles, evolving workforces, and the changing role of HR within a specific sector, the financial services. As we strive to develop a world-class practice, we are seeking a Senior Consultant who is passionate and eager to join our expanding team. Our team culture is built on trust and respect, fostering a welcoming environment where knowledge is shared rapidly. In this role, you will be mainly responsible for supporting our clients to put Humans@Centre and assist them with managing their Change journeys during (technology) transformations. Next to the change management, we have also a variety of client projects, such as: Skills strategy & strategic workforce management Culture assessments & Leadership development HR transformation Key Responsibilities As a member of the People Consulting team you’ll be part of a team with a wide variety of experiences. In your role as a Senior Consultant focusing on change, you will be expected to Drive projects with a focus on the design and delivery. Devise the optimal approach to operational transformations & change management within a specific technology client context. Conduct stakeholder analysis and develop stakeholder engagement plans to ensure buy-in and support for change initiatives. Facilitate workshops and focus groups to gather insights and feedback from employees, ensuring their voices are heard in the change process. Design and implement communication strategies to effectively convey change initiatives and their benefits to all levels of the organization. Build client capabilities in operational transformations and change management, through design and delivery of training programs, on-the-job coaching, and set-up of appropriate continuous improvement structures. Monitor and evaluate the impact of change initiatives, providing feedback and recommendations for continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and integration of change initiatives with other business processes and projects. Prepare compelling proposals to showcase EY’s expertise in this domain. Build and maintain strong relationships with our clients. Skills and Attributes for Success 4-7 years professional experience with Change and Project Management background, preferably within technology transformations A continuous enthusiasm for championing the people agenda in organizations A motivation to support the growth and development of our team Familiarity with change management methodologies, tools, and best practices (e.g. ADKAR) Strong team spirit, balanced by a healthy sense of autonomy Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels Demonstrated leadership skills to guide and support client teams through change initiatives Good listening skills and ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment Adaptability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced and dynamic consulting environment Excellent knowledge of business English, and fluency in French and/or Dutch Proactive, client-oriented mindset Strong collaboration abilities in working together with a team Growth mindset Eager to learn What working at EY offers Join a leading global professional services firm Become part of a successful team of professionals genuinely passionate about their work Enhance your technical knowledge, as well as your soft skills, through an extensive learning & development schedule Get individual coaching and mentoring and learn from more experienced professionals, who will support your growth both in your career, as well as in terms of personal development Interact with your colleagues on international level due to our integrated EMEI structure for the financial services Make your mark on the financial services, working cross borders 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 . Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need. EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.