Industry Strategy and Execution Lead - Private Equity

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Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic leader to join our team in a key role in strategy design and execution within one of 6 Global Industries. Part of the Clients & Industries global team, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Regions, valuing their insights and expertise to drive meaningful change. Together, we will ensure that our operating model aligns with strategic objectives and enhances our service delivery to clients. If you are passionate about driving transformation and have a collaborative spirit, we invite you to apply and be part of our innovative journey.

The Industry Strategy & Execution Lead plays a pivotal role in driving growth, connectivity and strategy execution of the Industry. This position is dedicated to convening and collaborating across the Regions and Service Lines to drive joint prioritization, capital allocation and growth of our Premier and Strategic Account portfolio.

The position reports to the Global Industry & Accounts Growth Leader. This is a permanent role.

Key Responsibilities

• Connect and collaborate: Be “the glue” driving close connectivity and collaboration across the industry, solving challenges and helping to formulate strategies that drive growth and realize market opportunities. Align cross-functional efforts with Global and Region leaders and lead on stakeholders and Community engagement with BMC and GTM teams.
• Drive growth of Strategic and Premier Accounts: Oversee all large, strategically important opportunities to drive exponential growth of the Industry and oversee capital allocation across Industry priorities in collaboration with Global Industry Leader (GIL), SLs and SLLs, ensuring investments are prioritized against best strategy.
• Lead and drive execution: Shape the vision and ambition for the Industry in collaboration with the GIL, Value Creation Leaders, SR and SL Industry Leaders and drive end to end execution. Understand and monitor macro-trends across all markets and orchestrate the strategic planning cycles to drive growth, support prioritization and deployment of solutions, accounts and capital.
• Inform Firm-wide investments: Install a client lens and bring all parts of the firm together to ratify demand, agree joint priorities with Regions and SLs that informs the Firm’s investment decisions and capital allocation. Vigorously track anticipated ROI against committed investments and formulate strategies to address shortfalls and fuel growth.
• Orchestrate Governance: Co‑lead Industry Board with the GIL, ensuring disciplined and impactful board management and industry is represented on Board (e.g. Editorial Board for insights alignment).

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Work through high levels of stakeholder complexity, ambiguity, conflict and with abstract concepts.
• Identify innovative alternatives, digging into issues to surface core pain points.
• Create and drive an actionable strategic plan, and direct action with tact and diplomacy.
• Drive a program of work from start to finish.
• Easily shift between abstract strategic discussions and operational detail.
• Build trusted relationships and collaborate across dimensions of a matrix organization.

What We Look For

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent qualification.
• 10+ years current experience with EY or a Global Professional Services firm track record.
• Professional experience and expertise in the Private Equity market.
• Flexibility to work extended hours across time zones as the role involves responding to clients’ needs.

Compensation and Benefits (Canada)

• Competitive compensation package with a discretionary bonus program.
• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan.
• Defined contribution pension plan.
• Great vacation policy plus firm paid days for longer weekends, statutory holidays and paid personal days based on province of residence.
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• Support and coaching from engaging colleagues.
• Freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

Compensation and Benefits (US)

• Base salary range: $190,000 to $376,200 (US). Adjusted ranges for specific metro areas.
• Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time‑off options.
• Hybrid model: most external, client‑serving roles will work together in person 40–60% of the time.
• Flexible vacation policy and additional time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence.

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis.

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EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

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