Senior Manager - Business Transformation | Banking

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At EY, we’re committed to helping you shape your future with confidence. We’ll support your success in a globally connected, d iv erse team environment and help you take your career wherever you want it to go. J oin EY and contribute to building a better working world. Confident in your impact today. Freedom to build tomorrow. At EY, you can be sure that what you do makes a real difference to your clients, s ociet y , y our coll eagues, and your own deve lopm ent. At the same time, you’ll have the flexibility to work in a way that suits your life. Whether you want to speci ali ze, broaden your skills, or grow into a leadership role, you're in the driver’s seat. You’ll work alongside ambitious colleagues in an open, supportive culture where collaboration is key. We offer the tools and opportunities to grow your career and make an impact in your field. Your new job | About your main responsibilities Bec ome a Seni o r Ma nage r Busin ess Transformation at EY, shaping the future of financial services, with a focus on the Banking industry. The Business Transformation team is part of our Business Consulting service line . EY is looking for a passionate leader with substantial (strategy & delivery) experience in business transformation, project management and building relationships. Your background in the banking industry will help identify and address industry challenges through innovative solutions . Key Responsibilities: Take a leading role in shaping and delivering business proposals and scoping documents Drive transformative change and growth with your strategic vision Engagement Delivery: Oversee the end-to-end delivery of complex, Business transformation projects, managing multi-disciplinary alongside delivery budgets and timelines. Business Development & Market Expansion: Spearhead commercial growth within the Dutch and European markets by identifying organizational data bottlenecks, crafting compelling business-led proposals, and building long-term alliances with partners in the Retail, commercial and Corporate banking industry . Proactively builds and maintains a senior network in the Dutch banking sector; attends, organizes, and speaks at industry forums, roundtables, and events . Teaming & Talent Cultivation: Direct, coach, and inspire managers and consultants within the Business Transformation team and collaborate across teams to integrate diverse insights. Work o n high-imp ac t, c u t ti n g-edge p r o j e ct s wit h a st rong focus o n t he banking sec tor. You’l l h elp leading bank s , drive la rge -scale AI tran sfo rmations , scalin g AI cap a bi l itie s and e qu ip pi ng leaders h ip team s to embed AI across the organisation . Shape the future of banking by co ntributin g in building banks and a dvise clients on go- to -mar ket strategies , supporting entry into new markets through sharp opportunity assessments and clear , actionable strategies . You’ll also work on next-generation Business- led (Agentic) transformation, combining AI and data to unlock new value and accelerate transformation at scale across banking. Your ne w t ea m | About your colleagu es and the office The Bu siness T ransfor matio n team consists of almost 40 professi onals. The team has a gend er ratio of 55/45 . Colleagues come from 9 different co un tries : Turkey, South Africa , France, Latvia, China, Hungary, Norway, UK, and the Netherlands. The average age within the team is arou nd 30 yea r s . The team has an open and collaborative culture and is socially active . There are regular social events, including drinks and team sports , as well as an annual ski trip Your office Amsterd am Our A mst e r d a m o ff ic e i s l oca te d at the Zui das: a bu stling ar ea fu l l o f compani es. In our Cro ss T owers, we welc ome up to 1,500 people every d ay. For a breathtaking view of the city, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning in our Wavespace, a high-tech environment that connects clients and colleagues virtually across the globe. Your skills and strengths | About your unique contribution Experience & Background: A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience A completed Masters degree (WO level) in, for example, Strategic Management, Business Administration, Finance, Strategic Entrepreneurship, or a related field. Proven track record designing and delivering large-scale, business-led transformations; not purely IT or process-driven, but anchored in business strategy a nd value Deep banking industry expertise (preferably retail, corporate; optionally investment banking or payments; ideally more than one) Hands-on experience with technology, data, and AI as transformation enablers, not as ends in themselves Demonstrated ability to operate in high-pressure, high-stakes client environments with senior (C-suite/ ExCo ) stakeholder exposure AI-native and an e xplorative mindset to investigate new topics such as AgenticAI Familiar with the EY service line ecosystem (or equivalent at a peer firm) and able to cross-sell and collaborate across competencies Working knowledge of regulatory transformation in banking (e.g., Basel IV, DORA, AMLA, ESG reporting) and familiarity with core banking modernization, data platforms, or AI-driven operating model design Commercial Capability Active business development experience. Ha s originated, shaped, and closed large engagements (€1M+ range), not just delivered them Able to carry a revenue target and account for pipeline independently Comfortable leading proposals, responding to RFPs, and navigating complex procurement processes Leadership & Delivery Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across strategy, technology, and change workstreams Capable of serving as th e “clie nt owner ”; accountable for relationship, quality, and commercial outcomes simultaneously Experience contributing to practice development and developing junior staff - methodology , talent, proposition design - beyond individual project deliver y Ideally, you’ll also have Dutch language - full professional proficiency is a plus Pre-existing senior relationships at ING, ABN AMRO, de Volksbank, or Dutch subsidiaries of global banks Understanding of the Dutch regulatory environment (DNB, AFM) and how it shapes transformation agendas You r bene fits | About your perks and work enjoyment A co m petitive s al ary that re fl e c t s yo ur r ole a nd re sp onsibili tie s , dependi ng on e x p er ien ce and qualifications . Plus, a so l id p ension p lan f o r t he f u ture. In addition to y our sa la ry, you’ll rec eiv e holiday allowance and an annual bonus ( based on performance and development). A la ptop and phone for both work and perso nal use, and a monthly internet allowance. 34 days o f annual leave to re c harge a nd u nwi n d, plu s the op tion to buy extr a days. With the mobili ty bu dge t, you d ecid e how you tra ve l. Cho o se a le a se ca r , a d iscoun te d publi c trans p ort sub s crip tion, or arrange transport easily via our app. At EY, we care a bo u t a h eal th y wo rk-l ife b alan c e. H y brid w or k ing makes this easier. Whether you're working from the office, at a client, or from home, we’ll make sure you have a well- equipped home office. The opportunity to work u p to 20 d a ys per yea r fr o m abroad. The option to swap 3 national holidays for non-national ones. You’ ll hav e the spa ce to grow both p ersonal l y an d pro f ess ionall y. W he the r you wa n t to d ee pen yo u r e xpertise, develop your personality , or improve your leadership style, we offer a broad range of trainings and courses. Your well-being is our pr i or i t y . We b e liev e th a t when y o u fee l go o d, y ou p e rfo rm better. That’ s why you’l l ha ve acces s to the OpenUp wellbeing platform ( including for your family). You can easily connect with psychologists and lifestyle experts within 36 hours and take part in wellbeing sessions . A s t ron g fo c us o n teaming and v ariou s in t erna l ne two rks where you c an join all k in ds of social act ivities . A p ositi ve work atmosphere and good collaboration with colleagues contribute to your overall happiness at work . All this within an environment where our core values of integrity, inclusiv eness, and respect are central . We think it’s impo rtant tha t you can be yo ur self an d fu lly develop into the best version of yourself . Curious about all our benefits? Click here R ead y to s hape yo ur fu t ure w ith u s ? | About yo ur app lication process 1. For this vacancy, we only ask your resume with a motivation letter . 2. First interview: Before the interview, we’ll ask you to complete an online assessment. Not a standard questionnaire, but a game-based assessment focusing on both your cognitive skills and behavioral preferences. We’ll discuss the results during the interview, which will include a colleague from the relevant department. This mutual introduction is a chance for us to get to know you, and for you to ask any questions you have. 3. Second interview: If we see a match and you’re still enthusiastic, we’ll invite you for a second interview. We’ll dive deeper into the role and other relevant topics. Sometimes, a business case is part of the process. A final interview may also follow. 4. We’re a match. You’ll receive an offer and we’ll perform a pre-employment screening.Then your new adventure begins. 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