Senior Advisor for Defence and Security
Ernst & Young
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The opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Advisor for Defence and Security to play a pivotal role in strengthening EY’s presence across Canada’s Government & Public Sector, with a focus on the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). This is a senior, market-facing role combining account leadership, subject matter expertise, and business development.
Your key responsibilities
Defence Sector Leadership & Market Presence
- Serve as EY’s client- and public-facing SME on defence and the CAF
- Act as a trusted advisor on defence priorities and transformation
- Represent EY externally through media, conferences, and events
- Lead development of defence-focused thought leadership
- Active contributor to our global defence and security ecosystem
Account Leadership & Client Relationships
- Build deep knowledge of defence clients and priorities
- Strengthen senior stakeholder relationships
- Identify opportunities to bring EY solutions
- Support account strategy and growth
- Work as a collaborative leader to support cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Market engagement & Client Value Creation
- Shape and help deliver distinctive value propositions to help advance client priorities
- Work across multidisciplinary teams
- Support delivery teams with defence expertise
- Enhance engagement quality and impact
- Provide strategic insight throughout lifecycle
Skills and attributes for success
What we look for
- High ranking experience with DND/CAF/NATO
- Experience as a strategic advisor
- Developing and publishing thought leadership
- Strong executive presence
- Strong relationship-building, communication, and public speaking skills
This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.
What we offer
When you thrive, we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being:
- $5,000 per year for mental health support benefits
- Wellbeing benefit of $1,200/year
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