Associate Development Program

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As the Brand, Marketing and Communications (BMC) function, we collaborate with the business to deliver innovative, future-focused, audience-centric brand, marketing and communications. We have an integrated network of over 2,500 professionals worldwide and together we are building a distinctive brand, driving growth, inspiring people, and bringing our purpose to life.

The opportunity

Within the Global Brand, Marketing & Communications (BMC) function, we are excited to offer a unique opportunity for proactive, energetic, and detail-oriented individuals. This role provides the chance to join the Global BMC Associate Development Program—an 18-month structured development journey designed to build broad experience within a large, international organization.

Throughout the program, you will benefit from a diverse range of learning opportunities, including peer-to-peer coaching, formal training, and hands-on experience. You will also complete a series of six-month rotations across key BMC areas—Marketing; Brand & Experiences; Communications & Engagement; and Enablement—gaining valuable exposure to different teams and disciplines.

Your key responsibilities

In this role, you will play an integral part in supporting the execution of global BMC programs and campaigns. You will collaborate closely with the business to bring services and solutions to market, build strong relationships with EY stakeholders, engage our people, and help bring our purpose to life—ultimately strengthening and promoting our trusted, distinctive brand.

As part of the Associate Development Program, you will be a valued member of the team, gaining broad exposure across BMC. You will deepen your understanding of the EY business while developing new skills and capabilities. Throughout the program, you will be assigned to different teams or priority projects based on your skills, business needs, development opportunities, and career aspirations.

You are likely to spend most of your time on activities such as:

• Developing stakeholder presentations and toolkits
• Supporting the creation of internal and external communications materials
• Contributing ideas for creative marketing assets
• Assisting with campaign measurement, analysis, and reporting
• Maintaining and updating team SharePoint sites with relevant content and materials
• Coordinating activities and managing deliverables across projects
• Collaborating across BMC pillars and teams
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with key stakeholders across BMC and other functions
• Supporting the development of presentations and leadership decks

To succeed in this role, you will need to build strong relationships, develop a solid understanding of the EY organization, and proactively contribute new ideas. You will also become familiar with EY processes and structures, including the external communications review and approval process.

Skills and attributes for success

• A strong team player, comfortable working collaboratively, virtually and independently
• Understand agile way of working
• Excellent communication and networking skills 
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, managing multiple priorities effectively
• Ambitious to learn on the job
• Attention to detail

To qualify for the role you must have

• A proactive, can-do attitude
• The ability to work in a high pace, agile environment
• Confidence to bring new ideas to the table
• An interest in marketing

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Relevant experience that supports the role (either from education, previous employment or extra-curricular activities).
• Project management skills
• Interest in AI, digital innovation and social media trends, with the ability to contribute to reverse mentoring and knowledge sharing across the team

What we look for

We are looking for ambitious and proactive people who want to develop marketing, branding and communications skills by working collaboratively with a global team who are committed to delivering world-class marketing campaigns.

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 .

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 

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