Job Description

Locations: New York City, Charlotte.

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.

EY is the only professional services organization with a separate business unit that is dedicated to the financial services marketplace. Our Financial Services Organization (FSO) teams have been at the forefront of every event that has reshaped and redefined the financial services industry. If you have a passion for rallying together to solve the most complex challenges in the financial services industry, come join our dynamic FSO team!  

The opportunity

The Capital Markets team helps clients to solve their most challenging strategic problems: modernizing their infrastructure, dealing with regulatory change, defining their digital client strategy, enhancing their client service experience and adjusting their long-term business mix. Our teams work across our clients’ front, middle and back offices as well as at the industry level to drive performance improvement across sell-side, buy-side and market infrastructure participants in the capital markets.  

Your key responsibilities  
You’ll be responsible for managing client engagements, working with high-performing teams to analyze, evaluate and enhance our clients’ capital markets businesses. You will interface with clients at all levels of an organization to help them solve their most challenging questions and support the Capital Markets practice in developing new offerings and thought leadership to take to market, enhancing our capabilities and services.  

Skills and attributes for success

You will spend most of your time assisting on all phases of client delivery in an exciting variety of projects. You will have a keen interest and understanding of the capital markets across the trade and client life cycle; the tools that are used across the front, middle and back office; and a keen interest in innovation, digital strategy and driving efficiency for our clients. You will be a critical thinker with strong analytical and communication skills.  

To qualify for the role, you must have:  
• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business with 5+ years of relevant experience working at a financial services company or comparable experience working as an advisor to a financial services organization; or a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) with 3+ years of relevant experience working at a financial services company or comparable experience working as an advisor to a financial services organization. 
• A minimum of 2 recent years of experience in capital markets. 
• Proven experience in managing small, midsize and large businesses, functions or projects in the capital markets sector  
• Knowledge of a range of financial products, including derivatives, equities, and fixed income; foreign exchange; and commodities  
• Knowledge of industries, including investment banking, broker-dealers, custody, fund administration and investment management
• Worked in a strategy-focused role across the front, middle or back office where you will have driven change and transformation that had a real impact to the business  
• The ability to travel - you will likely spend a significant amount of time on-site with our clients. Travel may be international. Many clients are not within range of public transportation.

• Expertise in Digital Assets : Demonstrated knowledge of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, tokenization, and blockchain technology, and their implications for capital markets.
• Regulatory Compliance : Familiarity with regulatory frameworks governing digital assets, including AML/KYC requirements, and ability to ensure compliance within capital markets operations.
• Market Analysis : Ability to analyze market trends and developments in digital assets, providing insights to inform investment strategies and risk management.
• Technology Integration : Experience in integrating digital asset solutions with existing capital markets infrastructure, including trading platforms and settlement systems.
• Client Advisory : Provide expert advice to clients on digital asset investment opportunities, risk assessment, and portfolio diversification strategies.
• Collaboration with Tech Teams : Work closely with technology teams to develop and implement innovative digital asset products and services that meet client needs.
• Risk Management : Assess and manage risks associated with digital asset investments, including market volatility and cybersecurity threats.
• Continuous Learning : Commitment to staying updated on emerging trends and technologies in the digital asset space to enhance service offerings and maintain competitive advantage.

Ideally, you’ll also have: 
• Experience working in a front office and sales strategy role or in a technology and operations strategy role; you will have insights into inefficiencies in businesses and how to improve organizational performance  
• Experience in defining and delivering digital and data-led transformations, and you will be passionate about innovation  
• Expertise cultivating mid- to senior-level relationships with clients and the ability to interact with clients up to the C-suite level   
• An understanding of clients’ needs and will develop new service offerings to meet their needs, including providing advice on defining and designing business strategy, operations and other functional strategies, process framework guidelines and target operating models; improving business processes; and supporting business integration  
• Expertise in policies, procedures, governance, design and operations in relevant areas, such as trade life cycle, front-office structure, broker-dealer operations, clearance and settlement, client onboarding, treasury operations, collateral management and regulatory regimes  

What we look for  
We are looking for passionate leaders with strong visions to lend subject-matter expertise to improve Capital Markets processes. If you have a genuine desire to help businesses achieve their full potential, this role is for you.  

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 industry 
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career 
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you 

About EY   
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory 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.  

Join us in building a better working world.  

Apply now.

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.

What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn  more .

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.  The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $148,900 to $340,200.  The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $178,700 to $386,600.  Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.  In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 
EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.

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EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

EY  |  Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

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, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.  

EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process,  please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com .

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