Senior Associate - Business Development & Regional Operations Support 50% - in Berne (or Zurich)

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Bern; Vor Ort; CHF 60.000 - 90.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

EY is seeking a Senior Associate for Business Development & Regional Operations Support (50%) in Berne or Zurich. The role sits at the intersection of regional leadership support, business development, and account coordination, working closely with leadership and senior client stakeholders.

The successful candidate will enable business development initiatives, support key client relationships, and contribute to EY's market presence in the Berne private market ecosystem.

Qualifikationen

• Successful completion of a bachelor’s or master’s degree (or equivalent), ideally with initial professional experience.
• Proficiency in German and English.
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with multiple stakeholders at various levels.
• A collaborative, proactive and reliable working style.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and deliver on time.
• Strong problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset.

Aufgaben

• Regional Leadership Team Support: Prepare presentation materials, financial reporting and track action points for monthly Regional Leadership meetings.
• Event Management: Coordinate and support external events and sponsorships, including internal Year-End Summer Event.
• Internal Budget Management: Monitor expenses related to regional events and business development activities; review proposals and coordinate travel.
• Account Support: Schedule and organize account team meetings; prepare reports and participate in calls.
• Evacuation / Crisis Management: Support evacuation and crisis management activities with the Office Managing Partner.
• Sports and Engagement Initiatives: Promote new initiatives launched by the Berne Regional Leadership.

Kenntnisse

German

English

Teamwork

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Self-discipline

Motivation

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Jobbeschreibung

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Senior Associate - Business Development & Regional Operations Support 50% - in Berne (or Zurich)

Location: Berne

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Aug 19, 2026

Requisition ID: 1736915

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.

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: your next adventure awaits

The targets and clients within our Swiss Mid-Market are a crucial focus area of EY. These businesses range from start-ups all the way to multi-billion-dollar global private companies.To support our ambitious growth agenda within the Swiss Mid-Market, EY is seeking a highly motivated professional to join its Private Hub team in Berne (or Zurich) with a 50% workload.

The role sits at the intersection of regional leadership support, business development, and selected account coordination, working closely with the Regional Leader / Office Managing Partner for Berne, the Regional Leadership Team, and senior client account stakeholders, including Global Client Service Partners (GCSPs).

In this role, you will actively enable business development initiatives, support key client relationships, coordinate regional activities, and contribute to the continued growth, visibility, and market presence of EY within the Berne private market ecosystem.

Your key responsibilities

Regional Leadership Team Support

• Prepare presentation materials, financial reporting and track action points for monthly Regional Leadership meetings
• Organization and support the preparation of yearly internal strategy meeting/offset

Event Management

• Coordinate and support a range of external events, including the Alumni and the Regional Flagship Event
• Coordinate and support selected external sponsorship events
• Coordinate and support the internal Year-End Summer Event

Internal Budget Management

• Monitor and track expenses related to regional events and business development-related activities
• Review and evaluate event proposals in coordination with relevant stakeholders
• Coordinate and process travel requests
• Collect, align and submit annual budget proposals

Account Support

• Schedule and organize account team meetings for selected priority accounts
• Depending on the agreed scope, prepare reports and presentation materials, and participate in account calls
• Support and manage the annual account nomination process

Evacuation / Crisis Management

• Support evacuation and crisis management activities in coordination with the Office Managing Partner

Sports and Engagement Initiatives

• Support and promote new initiatives launched by the Berne Regional Leadership

What we look for

• Successful completion of a bachelor’s or master’s degree (or equivalent), ideally with initial professional experience
• Proficiency in German and English
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with multiple stakeholders at various levels
• A collaborative, proactive and reliable working style
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and deliver on time
• Strong problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset
• Self-discipline, motivation, and curiosity
• A genuine team player, committed to long-term collaboration and development

What’s in it for you

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology and surround you with high-performing teams. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skills you need - all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities. If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

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