GDS Consulting - FS & BMS Account Leader (Mumbai, MH, IN, 400072) en EY - US | Shape the future with confidence

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Job Description

GDS Consulting - FS & BMS Account Leader

Position Summary

This is a dual leadership role within EY GDS. The successful candidate will serve as:

• Account Leader for one of EY’s strategic Financial Services clients based in Mumbai, responsible for driving growth, delivery excellence, and stakeholder engagement.
• Region Integration Leader for ASEAN, tasked with strengthening
• GDS integration across ASEAN markets, aligning delivery capabilities, and enabling cross-border collaboration.

Essential Functions of the job

Key Responsibilities

Account Leadership – FS Client 

• Own and grow the client relationship, acting as the primary GDS interface for the account.
• Drive account strategy, delivery excellence, and innovation across service lines including Consulting, Assurance, Tax, and Technology.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions aligned with client priorities.
• Ensure compliance with EY’s global standards, data protection, and risk protocols.
• Collaborate with global EY partners to identify new opportunities and expand GDS footprint.

Region Integration – ASEAN

• Develop and execute a region-wide integration strategy for ASEAN, enhancing GDS alignment with EY country practices.
• Facilitate onboarding of new capabilities and talent across ASEAN delivery centers.
• Champion cross-border teaming, knowledge sharing, and operational harmonization.
• Represent GDS in regional forums, leadership councils, and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement in regional delivery performance.
• Analytical/Decision Making

Responsibilities

• Strong verbal and written communication, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Be highly flexible, adaptable, and creative.
• Comfortable interacting with senior executives (within the firm and at the client)

Education & Experience Skills & Experience

• Proven leadership in managing large-scale accounts within Financial Services.
• Deep understanding of GDS operating model, service lines, and global delivery frameworks.
• Experience in regional integration, cross-border teaming, and stakeholder management.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to drive growth through strategic partnerships.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

• 20+ years of experience in professional services, with at least 5 years in a Partner or equivalent leadership role.
• Exposure to ASEAN markets and multicultural environments.
• Certifications in project management, risk, or financial services domains are a plus.

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