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Director, Strategy EY Parthenon, Financial Services, London
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Director, Strategy – EY-Parthenon, London
At EY-Parthenon, our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions, tax and corporate finance delivers real-world value – solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY’s full spectrum of services, we’ve reimagined strategic consulting to align with a world increasingly complex.
The EY-Parthenon Financial Services (FS) Strategy team is expanding its team and seeking Directors capable of building on their strategic and commercial experience to spearhead diverse, high-impact projects for both blue-chip and entrepreneurial clients.
About the Role
Working with a spectrum of Financial Services clients (including banks, insurers, payments providers, wealth/asset managers, and FinTechs), the role involves:
- Guiding clients through strategy development (e.g., growth, product strategies, market entry).
- Advising corporate and private equity clients on FS-specific investments, acquisitions, and divestments.
The Financial Services sector — characterised by regulatory shifts, new entrants, digitisation, and evolving customer behaviour — offers an exciting environment for those with relevant expertise.
Key Responsibilities
As a Director, your primary responsibilities include:
- Project Leadership
- Managing multiple teams (4–10 consultants) and steering large client engagements.
- Developing inclusive, high-performing cultures across teams.
- Overseeing team risk, independence, objectivity, and compliance with EY policies.
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Client & Business Development
- Building long-term client relationships within Financial Services specialities.
- Converting relationships into revenue by driving franchise development.
- Collaborating cross-functionally with EY teams (Consulting, Tax, Strategy & Transactions, Assurance) to maximise cross-selling potential.
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Team Development & Thought Leadership
- Coaching and mentoring junior team members.
- Fostering professional growth through initiatives including training, innovation, and recruitment.
- Developing internal practice thought leadership and contributing to EY-Parthenon proposals.
Responsibilities in Detail
- Design and sustain entire project deliverables while maintaining tight deadlines.
- Guide teams to produce client-ready work and ensure exceptional service standards.
- Develop the revenue stream by identifying business development opportunities.
- Manage engagement financials and optimise margin for the business.
- Mentor consultants and provide career guidance and developmental frameworks.
- Advocate for work-life balance and diversity-inclusion initiatives within teams.
Requirements
To compete successfully, applicants must demonstrate:
- Experience & Expertise
- Minimum 8+ years of experience, including strategy consulting, commercial due diligence, or transaction experience.
- Sector-specific experience across Financial Services (banking, insurance, wealth/asset management, etc.).
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Core Skills
- Strong project and portfolio management capability.
- Ability to sift data, execute market sizing/competitor analysis, and assess business performance/capability.
- Analytical rigor and ability to frame viable strategy options for high-stakes implementations.
- Business development acumen and experience managing engagement finances.
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Personality & Mindset
- Beyond techniques, seek those with entrepreneurial drive, a collaborative approach, and a passion for coaching others.
- Ability to share expertise enthusiastically while prioritising team wellness and mental well-being.
What We Offer You
At EY-Parthenon, we empower you to shape your future with confidence:
- Next-Generation Skills Development: State-of-the-art methodologies and cutting-edge AI-powered solutions.
- Global Impact: Operate within a diverse, inclusive, and multi-cultural network spanning over 25,000 professionals in 150+ countries.
- Workplace Wellbeing: Initiatives prioritising wellbeing, inclusion, and work-life balance.
- Long-Term Growth: Engage with initiatives that help drive tangible, global change for Financial Services.
Ready to deliver ambition? Apply today and join us in building a better working world.
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