EY Hiring for Policy Analyst at Charleston, West Virginia Full Time

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

At EY we regularly meet with regulators, legislators and other industry stakeholders seeking not only to better understand their points-of-view and provide our perspective, but to also collaborate on key initiatives affecting our industry. Our business is undergoing fundamental change caused by a number of different forces including technological change, the shape of the professional services market and by regulatory reforms across a number of jurisdictions.

The Global Public Policy function focuses on public policy and regulatory issues that affect EY and the broader capital markets. It works with policymakers, regulators, investors and other stakeholders to inform EY’s views and actions and to help EY navigate the complexity of operating globally in over 150 countries.

We are seeking a Policy Analyst to play an active role in supporting the Global Public Policy team’s overall agenda and engagement activities.

The opportunity

Working with a network of colleagues across the globe, you will be monitoring, researching, analyzing and reporting on policy developments as well as helping to formulate advocacy strategies.

Your policy portfolio will include topics such as environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG), technology (including artificial intelligence and data), cross border geopolitics (including trade and investment) and financial and professional services regulatory matters.

You will deliver actionable insight to leadership of one of the world’s largest professional services networks.

Your key responsibilities

• Monitoring, researching, analyzing and reporting on public policy and stakeholder perspectives of interest to EY and the accounting profession (e.g., ESG, technology, cross border geopolitics, assurance, etc.), as well to provide input to advocacy strategies.

• Developing a variety of policy analysis and related content (e.g., presentations, talking points, point of views, etc.) that will be used to facilitate engagement with stakeholders, both externally and internally, including EY leadership.

Skills and attributes needed for success

• Interest in topics such as ESG, technology, cross border geopolitics, assurance and financial services.

• An understanding of and passion for the global public policy and regulatory environment.

• Ability to identify and analyze public policy developments, put them into context and identify/communicate key concerns and insights.

• Ability to oversee multiple tasks concurrently, on varying topics.

• Strategic thinking skills and experience addressing complex challenges.

• Excellent writing skills and ability to appropriately tailor communications to different types of internal and external audiences

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Experience in professional services or public policy; financial services experience (preferred)

• Strong team player, comfortable working collaboratively, transparently, virtually and independently

• Ability to synthesize complex information from various resources

• Ability to work in a fast pace environment, managing multiple priorities effectively

• Strong analytical and communication skills

• Demonstrable integrity and discretion with sensitive and confidential information

Education

• Master’s degree in business administration or public policy, preferred.

What we offer

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, and a wide range of paid time off options. 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.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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