Account Executive Financial Services

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in Toronto is seeking an Account Executive to drive revenue growth and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in business development, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

Mental health benefits

Generous time off

Exclusive learning programs

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build trusted relationships, both internal and external.
• Demonstrated success in large matrix organizations.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Time management skills – ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• An executive presence; energetic and engaging style.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key point of contact for agreed client contacts.
• Develop deep insights into clients’ businesses.
• Lead initiatives that enhance client experiences.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop tailored proposals.
• Promote pursuit excellence, assist in creating a WIN strategy.
• Actively promotes the activation of solutions and services.

Skills

Relationship Building

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's or post-graduate degree

Job description

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The opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated, confident individual to join our Business Development team as an Account Executive. This is a pivotal role in our account structure, working alongside our account team members including the Client Partner (CP), Client Executive (CE) and Engagement Delivery Partners to drive revenue growth, identify opportunity in the market and strengthen relationships on multiple accounts that are of strategic importance to EY.

Your key responsibilities

This role is focused on high-impact, high-value activities in all aspects of account management, including:

Client Engagement and Relationship Building

• Serve as a key point of contact for agreed client contacts, fostering trust and open communication to understand their unique strategies, challenges, and opportunities.
• Develop deep insights into clients’ businesses, identifying key stakeholders and tailoring engagement strategies that resonate with their goals and priorities.
• Proactively identify opportunities to connect with clients, collaborating with internal teams to deliver innovative solutions that address their specific needs.
• Lead initiatives that enhance client experiences, such as diversity and inclusion programs and interactive workshops, ensuring that clients feel valued and understood.
• Maintain ongoing dialogue with clients to gather feedback, assess satisfaction, and adapt strategies to continuously improve their experience with EY.
• Owns and manages select client relationships, as identified by CP (e.g. Procurement/Sourcing, EY Alumni, etc.).

Value Creation and Sales Activation

• Continually build upon the EY Account Management Framework and bring the full breadth of the firm to the account (e.g. technology, Investment/Funding, Service Lines).
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop tailored proposals and strategies that align with client objectives, driving successful outcomes and long-term partnerships.
• Work closely with Account Coordinators to support account operations and account administrative activity. Monitor reports and present on account KPIs such as revenue, client relationship activity, sales forecast and pursuits.
• Lead the account planning processes and meetings.
• Promote pursuit excellence, assist in creating a WIN strategy, and power maps on proposals.
• Develop and manage central client communications (e.g., client newsletters, value scorecard, event invites).

Account Activation

• Actively promotes the activation of solutions and services across the account through ideation of opportunities and teaming with account team members on demand generation activities.
• Plans and monitors client feedback program and win/loss reviews to generate key client insights; assists with client feedback interviews and is viewed as a Voice of the Client.
• Acts as interface with global sector for account industry needs (Subject Matter Resource, Solutions, Networks); inter-connect account team centrally and to the broader sector.
• Acts as subject matter expert and coach the team on EY’s Sales and Account Management Framework (e.g., immersive selling, Wavespace, building client trust).

What we look for

• Proven ability to build trusted relationships, both internal and external.
• Demonstrated success in large matrix organizations.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, ability to review reports, interpret data and identify trends; a healthy sense of curiosity.
• Time management skills – ability to meet deadlines, prioritise and manage projects to the end.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, collaborate effectively with other functional groups within EY.
• An executive presence; energetic and engaging style.
• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment.
• A Bachelor's or post-graduate degree is required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including previous experience with complex account management and/or business development.

Ideally, you’ll also

• Have professional services knowledge
• Have knowledge of the Financial Services Industry is an asset, in particular the Banking Capital Markets sector
• Be experienced in project management

What we offer you

The EY benefits package is designed to support your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing. Our extensive benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage, as well as mental health benefits, a robust Employee Assistance Program and group savings plans to promote your overall wellbeing. We offer generous time off, including personal days, vacation days, and additional firm-wide holidays, along with the option to purchase extra vacation days. Employees can take advantage of EY's exclusive learning programs tailored just for them. We also provide internal opportunities for career development and advancement, enabling you to grow within the firm. Get involved in meaningful volunteering through EY Ripples and make a positive impact in the community.

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