Senior Business Development Consultant - Financial Services Law (Zurich)

The role of Senior Business Development Consultant - Financial Services Law at EY involves supporting the Financial Services Law practice in identifying and pursuing strategic growth opportunities. EY is a global professional services firm that helps financial institutions navigate regulatory complexity, manage risk, and achieve sustainable growth. The company offers a range of services including tax, audit, consulting, and transactions. The main day-to-day responsibilities include conducting market, sector, and client analysis to identify growth opportunities. The role also involves supporting pipeline development, account planning, and opportunity qualification. Additionally, the consultant will coordinate proposals, RFP responses, pitches, and client presentations. They will also maintain CRM, pipeline, and account information, and track commercial performance indicators. The role requires building trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen visibility and client engagement. To be considered for this role, candidates must have a master's degree in a relevant discipline, ideally from a Swiss university, and strong academic performance. At least 6 to 8 years of experience in business development, strategy, consulting, or a closely related commercial function within a Big4 or professional services environment is required. Proven expertise in pipeline and pursuit management, including identifying and qualifying opportunities, is essential. Advanced command of Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to conduct sophisticated market, client, competitor, and sector analyses are also must-haves. Nice-to-have skills include experience coordinating complex cross-border initiatives and working effectively with partners, leadership teams, and multidisciplinary colleagues. A sound understanding and exposure to financial services and regulated industries, with a keen interest in topics such as risk, legal, regulatory, compliance, and financial-sector transformation, is also beneficial. The role is based in Zurich, offering a flexible and inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional growth. What the role asks for: - A master's degree in management, business, economics, finance, law or related discipline, ideally from a Swiss university, with strong academic performance. - 6 to 8 years of experience in business development, strategy, consulting, or a closely related commercial function within a Big4 or professional services environment. - Proven expertise in pipeline and pursuit management, including identifying and qualifying opportunities, coordinating strategic pursuits, and supporting the development of compelling proposals and RFP responses. - Advanced command of Excel and PowerPoint. - Experience coordinating complex cross-border initiatives and working effectively with partners, leadership teams, and multidisciplinary colleagues.