Reward Manager - Financial Services - London

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Our Purpose:

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services, we utilise the finance products, expertise, and systems we have developed to build a better working world. EY is a leading provider of business advice and services to clients in the Financial Services industry, working with some of the biggest names in the sector to address challenges posed by customer trends, market conditions, competition and regulators, and delivering real, sustainable change.

Our People:

At EY, we empower our people with the right mindsets and skills to navigate what's next, become transformative leaders the world needs, pursue careers as unique as they are, and build their own experiences. Our network, consisting of more than 300,000 people and one million alumni, forms a powerful force. As we strive to build a Better Working World, our culture promotes providing you with the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And, with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we'll make our ambition to be the best employer a reality Hear What Our People Say

The opportunity:

EY's People Advisory Services Tax team is proud to partner with the world's leading Financial Services organizations, harnessing the power of their people and enabling them to perform at their best. There has never been a more exciting time to be working with our clients on the people agenda, and we are welcoming new joiners with a passion for Reward at the Manager level.

Clients rely on our Reward team for a variety of technical and strategic projects. The working environment is dynamic and collaborative, providing great opportunities to contribute and develop your skills and expertise.

As part of this, our FS Reward team is supporting clients to:

• Successfully navigate a dynamic and complex regulatory change environment
• Transform reward programmes to be attract, retain and motivate employees with the skills needed to thrive in the future talent landscape
• Optimise reward programmes to deliver an excellent employee experience, and achieve a return on investment for firms
• Drive progress on Environment, Social and Governance issues through remuneration
• Ensure compliance with evolving pay equity requirements, and embed DE&I across all reward and performance activity
• Design and implement awards to incentivise business strategy and corporate activity

As a member of our growing team, you will work to:

• Contribute to and lead projects across a diverse range of complex engagements with clients in the Financial Services sector
• Produce innovative insights for clients, adapting methods and practices tailored to meet clients' specific needs
• Proactively manage stakeholder relationships, building trusted relationships with clients
• Identify new opportunities, contribute to preparation of proposals and wider business development activities
• Navigate the operational complexities and risk management of client engagements
• Coach and provide learning opportunities for junior team members
• Contribute to delivery of wider strategic goals and initiatives which support the growth of EY
• Partner with other EY service lines to ensure relevant reward and HR matters are considered across a range of client engagements
• Lead on Reward Optimisation assessments, analysing quantitative and qualitative data to generate key insights

• Provide interpretations and technical advice in relation to the UK's regulated environment for Financial Services
• Support clients to identify and design changes to components of their existing Reward Value Proposition
• Help clients to produce public disclosures, calculate their Gender Pay Gap and other pay ratios, and ensure alignment to various regulatory and disclosure requirements

About you:

• Highly numerate with the ability to write in a compelling yet succinct style

• Excellent attention to detail and capable of quickly extracting insights a variety of data sources
• Thought leadership with a growth mindset and a desire to challenge established practices
• Skilled in project management and able to work collaboratively with team members to maximise performance
• Resilient and able to work under pressure to deliver pragmatic solutions in the face of dynamic information
• A strong presenter and verbal communicator, conveying complex messages with credibility and impact
• Experience working in Reward in a regulated sector (ideally Financial Services)
• Core consulting skills gained through working in a professional services firm
• An understanding and passion for the role of Reward in shaping the future people agenda
• Strong numerical and data analysis skills, with advanced proficiency for Microsoft Excel

What we Offer:

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with Flex EY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-. being, insurance, savings, and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that is right for you.

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance. Belonging means much more than just fitting in. It means thriving in a place where you're embraced and celebrated just for being you - no matter who you are, and what background you come from.

If you are passionate about a career in Reward, we would love to hear from you!

Apply Now and be a part of our world-class team.