PAL: Business Consulting Program (BCP) CLASS OF 2021 ONLY, NYC and New Jersey
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ATTENTION: SKIDMORE SENIORS
This position is open to members of the Class of 2021 ONLY. Candidates must have a 3.2 GPA or higher to be considered. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Document preparation sessions are being offered with Kim Crabbe, Associate Dean of Career Development. If you are applying to a job or internship at EY, you DO NOT want to miss this session! Get your resume/cover in the best shape before submitting to EY!
Session 1 - September 24, 2020 from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Session 2 - September 25, 2020 from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
To be considered for an interview at EY:
- You must first apply on Handshake by September 30, 2020 by 5 p.m. with a resume and cover. Cover letters should be addressed to Ms. Amy Munichiello.
- You must apply through the online system at www.ey.com/us/apply. Select the job description for which you are applying: Campus Full Time, Intern or MBA Application
- You must complete our Recruiting Candidate Collect Form (https://ey.recsolu.com/external/form/m8aMsObAYC94PRUPISqDzw)
NOTE: EY is recruiting for staff and internship roles in NYC and Hoboken NJ offices. While you are free to apply to other locations, those will not be as viable, as their recruiting numbers have been filled. Additionally, the internship roles are also specifically for New York City or Hoboken locations only.
Consultant Development Program
Financial Services Business Consulting - Staff
What to expect
At EY we build a better working world by rallying together to solve the most complex challenges and transform businesses through the power of people, technology and innovation. Whether it’s assisting clients in pursuit of profitable growth, risk management, cost reduction, or organizational transformation, our goal is to help our clients improve their business and reach their potential. We accomplish this by building trusted relationships, keeping an open mind, going all in, being bold and courageous, and taking risks worth taking.
As part of the Financial Services Organization Business Consulting Program (FSO BCP), you will focus exclusively in financial services and will have the opportunity to serve leading investment banks, retail and commercial banks, insurers and investment managers. You will develop core consulting skills through a combination of learning, coaching and varied account and engagement experiences.
As an FSO BCP professional, you will help our clients evaluate their business processes/functions and recommend areas for greater efficiency. You will also assist our clients with the measurement, mitigation, and management of financial and operational risks. Areas of focus include credit and capital management, enterprise risk services, regulatory risk and compliance, derivative valuation, business transformation and finance management.
When you join our Business Consulting practice as a staff, you're a part of our Consultant Development Program. Each individual experience will vary but through this program you'll be provided learning opportunities, technical competency training, and coaching to develop core consulting skills.
Your key responsibilities may include:
- Growing lasting relationships with our clients and understanding their unique ambitions and needs to deliver reliable, tailored advice
- Gathering information to perform root cause analysis, providing recommendations, and supporting with business case development as needed
- Monitoring progress, managing risks and ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes
- Having a strong focus on building a reputation as an authoritative expert in your area by constantly updating your understanding of current business and industry trends
- Taking full responsibility for tasks including consistent self-review of work to identify and improve an approach for producing high quality work products, while working under supervision
- Constantly considering, sharing, and implementing new ways to improve our products and processes
To qualify for the role you must have
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant business discipline: Accounting, Finance, Business Economics, Statistics, MIS (emphasis on Business), or Operations Management
- Desire to work in consulting demonstrated by relevant course work, interest or internship experience
- The flexibility and willingness to travel as well as work in excess of standard hours when necessary
- The understanding that travel is an essential function of the job and is estimated at 80%
- Proficiency with MS Office, including MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint
- Willingness and ability to learn and work independently with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated project management, teaming, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines
- Integrity within a professional environment
- A driver’s license valid in the U.S.
What working at EY offers
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off plus 12 observed holidays and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being.
Plus, we offer:
- Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the profession
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress in your career
- Gained flexibility through two-way communication and commitment with your engagement teams
About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy and transaction services and consulting services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
Make your mark. Apply today
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
Skidmore Alumni Listing from Amy Munichiello '94.