Building a better
working world
Great opportunities for talents
A sure thing:
your career at EY
Once you’ve been with EY, you
know you’re heading to the top
Simple strategy
Together let’s build something better
Great offers for
career starters
Start with an experience that
will shape your whole career
Contents
Welcome to EY!
Ana-Cristina Grohnert
Talent Leader
Germany, Switzerland, Austria
Our global purpose:
Building a better
working world
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Editorial
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Exceptional:
Find out what EY has in store for you
“You are looking for an exciting future full of opportunities?
Perfect! We* want to drive progress and make a difference –
for our people, our clients and our communities. This is what
our global tagline and purpose stands for: Building a better
working world. It is an ambitious goal, which we aim to
achieve through outstanding performance, exceptional
client service, strong teams and highly qualified employees.
In short: We are the perfect place for a career full of opportunities. The options open to you are all explained in this
brochure. Whether you join us as an intern or straight from
university – at EY you will gain insights and experiences that
will last you a lifetime. We look forward to meeting you!”
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High performance teaming:
Start at teamwork – end up exceeding
all your goals
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Ambitious:
Together let’s build something better
Luca Amato,
Recruiting & Employer Branding
“EY is many things to many people, from one side of the world
to the other. What will it be for you? We’re a global organization that can take you wherever you want to go in your
career and your life. Placed in our Zurich office I am more
than happy to help you and ensure that you will get the full
picture of your career opportunities at EY.“
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Outstanding:
Your exceptional career starts here
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Insightful:
Everything you need to know about
applying for an EY career
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Connected:
An organisation worth following
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This brochure gives you a quick
overview of the many different
career paths open to you at EY.
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* EY’s organization is represented in Switzerland by
Ernst & Young Ltd, Basel, with ten offices across
Switzerland, and in Liechtenstein by Ernst & Young AG,
Vaduz. In this publication, “EY” and “we” refer to
Ernst & Young Ltd, Basel, a member firm of Ernst & Young
Global Limited. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company
limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients.
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Diverse:
Your route into EY
Informative & engaging
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Leila Chouraifi-El Baradei,
Recruiting & Employer Branding
“EY is a place where you’ll have more than a job. You’ll have the
kind of career that can only come from an inclusive, supportive
work environment, coaching and mentorship at every step, high
expectations and, of course, exceptional people. I am located in
our Geneva office and I am happy to provide you with all relevant
information that you may need to join us.“
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An exceptional
life starts with an
exceptional career
Exceptional careers are often defined by their beginnings. Begin your career
with EY and you’ll gain the contacts, experiences and perspectives that will
define your future. We’re an award-winning employer on the global stage.
Here are a few of the reasons we can help take you further, faster.
“Training on the job – for new
recruits joining EY this means:
working in high-performing
teams and learning from
experienced colleagues, regular
feedback, achieving more as
a team than you would on
your own – and making a real
difference for our clients.”
8 million
... hours of training and
professional development
have been completed
across our global
organization in 2012. More than 10.000
courses are currently offered on EYU, our
global career development framework.
… of Fortune Global 500 companies are EY
clients. That is not only due to the fact that our
people at EY are 100% committed to delivering
exceptional client service worldwide.
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From three up to
60 months
The time that employees at EY Switzerland can
spend abroad gathering valuable experience and
broaden their understanding of different cultures.
With our WorkSmart program
we’ve created an environment
that values the whole person,
and provides the right amount
of flexibility so all employees
can spend time on the things
that truly drive them. With flexible working hours,
the technology to work remotely and a holistic
culture, EY people are finding the balance they
need to succeed.
What is EY doing for its communities? The answer
is: more than we can fit in this brochure! Find out
at: www.ey-actandsustain.com. But here is a
very brief overview of our main areas of activity.
Education
EY works closely with schools and universities to
help equip the next generation to take charge of
their own lives. We believe that education is the key
to economic independence and civic awareness.
Examples include our newly founded International
Summer School on Responsible Business or the
annual SIAF Award for outstanding dissertations
addressing the political, economic, social and
cultural interconnections in today’s globalized world.
Entrepreneurship
EY has launched a number of global initiatives
to support entrepreneurship, such as the global
and widely recognized “Entrepreneur Of The
Year” award. In Switzerland we support the
Entrepreneurship Award by the Swiss Venture
Club (SVC) and sponsor the Social Innovation
award of the Social Entrepreneurship
Start-up Awards promoted by the Swiss
Entrepreneurship Foundation (SEF).
Environment
Compared to the prior
year, we were able to
reduce our CO2
emissions caused by
business travel by
Heiko Gminder
Advisory Services, Partner
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Every opinion counts
We want everyone at EY to say openly what
they think. Mutual appreciation and respect
are the cornerstones of our team culture and
the foundation of our success. Of course, this
is easy to say. But it is also true – as newcomers
to the company will soon discover.
Source: Universum Student Survey 2013, Switzerland Business Edition. Trendence Graduate Barometer 2013, Switzerland, Business Edition
12 %
Since the start of 2012, the share of green
energy in the total volume of electricity we
consume has been
100 %
At EY we aim to ensure that our daily business
activities are environmentally sustainable.
Wherever possible, we look for climate-friendly
alternatives that consume fewer resources.
Number of working hours EY has made available
for corporate volunteering in Switzerland:
2,377
In 2012, we launched a volunteering program
offering our employees opportunities to carry
out voluntary, unpaid work for a good cause.
More than 150 EY Switzerland employees have
participated in the corporate volunteering
program to date.
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What to expect at EY:
experiences, passion, success
22 %
Commitment to diversity
Find out what success feels like – join EY. We are relentlessly focused
on winning in the market. For this we develop strong networks and
build high-performing teams, whether in Switzerland, Germany
or Austria – or in any of the other 147 countries around the world
where EY delivers exceptional client service.
In Switzerland our employees hail
from
different countries
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Important pillars
Our strategy for the forthcoming years
rests on three pillars: to continue winning
in the market by empowering innovation,
utilizing effective technologies and delivering exceptional service for our clients.
Our focus here is on SMEs and on our
large corporate clients. In order to achieve
this, we create high-performing teams of
talented, highly motivated people and provide targeted training, coaching and mentoring to help them be at their best. Finally,
we are strengthening our global presence
while empowering local responsibility.
Outstanding talent
EY doesn’t sell products that promise
instant happiness. But seeing their clients’
faces light up is still a reward our teams
can enjoy frequently. That’s because we
are able to make a real difference to a
company’s performance. Working with
EY, you are right where the action is,
working side by side with clients and
supporting them in their success. For
this, you need sound knowledge and
profound market insight, which is why
training and professional development
has such an important role here at EY.
EY is an international organization
without borders. Our corporate culture
is characterized by diversity, mutual
respect and inclusiveness. For this, we
invest in a working environment that
promotes and supports this culture. We
strongly believe that diverse teams are
more successful, and this belief is also
reflected in our leadership teams, which
show a balance of genders, nationalities
and religions. Globally, a quarter of all
new EY partners in 2012 were female.
Strong teams
Our teams all around the globe are
the foundation of our success. Highperforming, diverse, responsive,
innovative, with strong values and an
unwavering commitment to quality –
our teams are our biggest asset and
being part of them is a truly great
experience. Mutual respect and an
inspiring, inclusive environment where
everyone’s input is valued are at the
heart of our team culture. As a result,
our colleagues form strong bonds and
friendships that often last a lifetime.
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the proportion of women
in executive roles at EY
Our clients can rely on EY to have the right
people in the right place at all times. We
work across national and departmental
boundaries. With 175,000 employees in
150 countries, we have a global network
from which we can draw the best people
for the task and create a tailor-made team
for every project. For our people this also
presents amazing opportunities for an international career. Even as a career starter you
can get a taste of this at our International
Intern Leadership Conference in Florida, with
2,300 participants from all over the world.
“Whenever you join,
however long you stay,
the exceptional EY
experience lasts a lifetime.”
This is our promise to everyone who joins EY.
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It means open space working environments
#betterworkingworld #EY
Start each day with a new spirit...
#betterworkingworld
It’s our purpose
Our mission is to drive progress
and make a difference by building
a better working world - for our
people, for our clients and for our
communities. This is what our
tagline and purpose “Building a
better working world” stands for –
across 150 countries worldwide
and together with 175,000
committed EY colleagues. All
over the world, our people are
delivering exceptional service
to their clients, thereby driving
growth and helping to build trust
and confidence in the capital
markets. At the same time, EY is
committed to sustainable growth
and supports countless social
and cultural projects around the
world. For our people we create
a working environment where
they can develop their talents
and enrich and motivate each
other. As a global organization
we promote interdisciplinary and
cross-cultural teamwork and are
committed to building highperforming teams.
Together let’s build
something better
What #betterworkingworld means to me
Insanlarin genel sorunlarini daha kapsamli arastirdiktan sonra
iyi is sartlarında kaliteli calisabilmesini saglamak gerek. Ileriye
yönelik plan ve projelerin olmasi cok önemli. Bu sekilde en basta
ülke olmak üzere dünyadaki is hayati zirveye tasinilabilecek.
Christian Langenegger
Building a better working world significa dare la possibilità ai talenti di
domani di mettere in atto le proprie abilità apprese nel loro percorso
accademico o professionale, coltivarle e svilupparle per ottenere un
ambiente lavorativo professionale ed offrire dei servizi impeccabili ai
nostri clienti sparsi per il mondo.
Luca Amato
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Christof Zöller
#betterworkingworld Creating a better working
world means to embrace diversity: be it gender,
age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or
beliefs. A world where people can excel by being
true to themselves and where everyone and
every company takes personal accountability to
create a better working world for all of us.
Quelque soit sa position, quelque soit son niveau, nous
travaillons tous ensemble dans le but d‘améliorer le monde
dans lequel nous travaillons. C‘est une fierté de pouvoir
recruter les talents de demain qui relèveront les défis qu‘EY
se lance à court et à long terme. Quoi de plus légitime que
de vouloir aider à bâtir une meilleure société?
Leila Chouraifi-El Baradei
Darren Naylor
Nalan Ayyildiz
A comprehensive employee well-being plan would benefit both workers
and employers. Key factors: #health #family #time #betterworkingworld
Marc Fischman
Building integrated teams that get stronger as
they grow closer #BetterWorkingWorld #EY
Katelyn Jarosz
... die Umsetzung flexibler Lösungen zur besseren
Vereinbarkeit von Beruf und Familie!
Tell us what you think!
What do you think? What would make
the working world a better place?
More free time, more innovation,
more corporate social responsibility?
We look forward to hearing your
ideas. Write to us with the
#betterworkingworld hashtag:
facebook.com/EYCHCareers
Christian Büchler
linkedin.com/company/
ernstandyoung/careers
twitter.com/EY_Careers
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Your exceptional EY career starts here
EY offers services to all industry sectors. Whether you join Advisory,
Assurance, Tax or Transactions, you’ll gain experience in a particular
sector of industry – or you can join one of our integrated, cross-border
Financial Services teams. Either way, all our teams collaborate across
the different service lines.
We conduct financial audits, offer
tax advice to businesses and
provide management consultancy
on strategy and transactions.
I’m currently
working with a
global automotive
company.
Industry
There are three areas
within our Financial Services
team: Asset Management,
Banking & Capital Markets
and Insurance.
We have 35,000 people in
our global Financial Services
network – more than in any
other industry. Our teams are
highly integrated and working
across all service lines.
Financial Services
53,800* EY people in
North and South America
84,200 EY people
in EMEIA**
6,800 EY people
in Japan
150 countries
Whichever service line you’re
working in, you can choose to
focus on a specific industry or on
Financial Services.
175,000 employees worldwide
Assurance Services
Tax and Legal Services
and regulatory compliance
•Special audits / expert opinions
•Financial Accounting & Advisory
Services
Transaction Tax
•Indirect Tax
•Legal Services (Corporate
Governance, Compliance,
Outsourcing)
•Auditing of financial statements
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Financial Services
are offered across
countries in the EMEIA region.
EY is serving clients all around the globe and
we’re at home almost anywhere in the world.
Start your future today in one of the world’s
best-known professional services companies.
My client:
a major bank.
We have clients in
all industries – from
automotive to media &
entertainment to telecommunications.
Our world –
your network
•International / Business /
29,900 EY people
in Asia-Pacific
25.8 bn USD global revenue
Advisory Services
•Financial and quantitative
Transactions
•Transaction Support
•Valuation and Business Modelling
•Mergers and Acquisitions
Core Business Services
•Recruitment/ Employee Retention
•Strategic Development
•Provision of Knowledge
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Risk Management
•Operational Risk Management,
internal Control Frameworks
and Risk Convergence
•Performance Improvement
•IT Risk and Assurance /
IT Security
•Actuarial Services
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2,085
employees
locations
569 CHFm
revenue
*The numbers on this page refer to the financial year 2012,
unless otherwise stated.
**EY is grouped into four geographic areas. EMEIA is one of them
and stands for Europe, Middle East, India and Africa.
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Tax & Legal Services
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8 %
revenue increase
in 2013
Transfer Pricing Indirect Tax Human Capital
Legal Services
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Our ranking in the
Law Edition of the
Universum study*
Navigate the complex,
ever-changing world of tax
We provide a full complement of services to clients, whether
they are multinationals or fast-growing enterprises. You can
kick-start your tax career by focusing on one area of expertise.
Working in our Tax service line, you’ll
gain valuable insights into many different
industries and tax regulations. You will be
helping clients navigate the complex,
ever-changing world of tax and advise on
regulatory changes and tax obligations in
different countries and relating to specific
business situations.
Areas of expertise
•Business Tax
•Transaction Tax
•International Tax
•Transfer Pricing
•Indirect Tax
•Human Capital
•Legal Services
Legal Services
As a lawyer you can start your career in
Tax Services or in our growing international EY Law Services network. You
and your team will be assisting high-profile
clients in all aspects of business law. More
than 800 lawyers from 20 countries across
Europe demonstrate our interdisciplinary
approach to advisory services:
www.ey.com/CH/en/Services/Tax/Law
www.ey.com/CH/en/Services/Tax
Find out more
Visit our careers pages to learn more
about the stimulating intellectual challenges our Tax service line can offer you:
www.ey.com/CH/en/Services/Tax/Law
How to get started
We’ll give you the experience, training and
coaching you need to become a successful
professional. We’ll also support you to
study for a professional qualification.
Course specialisation
You need to have completed a degree
in business administration, economics
or law. Bachelor’s, Master’s, PHD’s or
Attorney at law’s level.
What makes you special
You are a great team player, have an
analytical mind, excellent problemsolving skills and enjoy taking
responsibility – just some of the talents
we’re looking for in our tax professionals.
Source: * Universum Student Survey 2013, Switzerland, Law Edition
Your options
When you join
our Tax Services
you can choose a broad industry
focus or specialize in Financial
Services. There you will be
advising financial services
companies on their national and
international tax obligations.
527
employees
166 CHFm
revenue
Anna Eldring
Manager
Transaction Tax
„The Transaction Tax Services
team typically takes care of tax
issues arising in the context of
mergers and acquisitions. It is
pretty cool to know the details
of a transaction long before the
public finds out. My advice to
anyone thinking of joining the
Transaction Tax team: you will
have to know your law and your
accounting, but do not underestimate how important language
and writing skills are. In my job, I
get to use three of the five languages I speak on a daily basis, and
I do spend quite some time writing
memos, rulings and reports.
You better like doing that!“
#betterworkingworld
Tell us what you think!
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Next stop?
Perhaps
New York!
EY is present all over the world, and those who are at home
with international tax law can find exciting challenges within the
EY organization. One possible station is New York City, USA!
C
ompanies produce merchandise
extend to taxation, too. Competing for
where the most favorable conincome and corporate tax, nation, state
ditions can be found and offer
and municipality oppose each other
services in regions where they can
rather than work together toward a
operate profitably – national borders no
common goal. Consequently, companies
longer limit this. But they frequently do
may have to file three tax returns.
represent hurdles that EY can help to
What is needed here is good advice –
clear away. Because with 31,000 highly
and EY provides it to all clients who want
qualified employees in 150 countries,
to set up shop in the US. On-site consulthe organization is one of the largest tax
tants work together closely to provide
expertise networks
global tax expertise
worldwide. Most of
networks. Whether
For its clients,
all, it is their expertransaction taxes or tax
EY clears the
tise that unites these
questions in the
employees. They
private realm – their
roadblocks on
have first-rate knowexpertise is as complex
the path abroad.
ledge of tax policies,
as the continually
tax law and the tax
changing tax system,
administration, keep their eye on the big
placing obstacles in the way of a great
picture just as on the crucial details and
many companies around the world,
dig deep into the national tax systems.
special taxes included. In the US, one
example is the “minimum tax.” “This tax
Example USA: “The taxation system is
applies when a company’s corporate tax
strongly influenced by economic fedefalls below a certain amount,” Seitner
ralism,” explains EY manager Theresa
explains. Finding answer to questions
Seitner in reference to the complex sithat their clients have yet to ask is one
tuation in the land of virtually unlimited
of their daily tasks.
opportunities – and those opportunities
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Good
to know
Did you know? Tax figures
from around the world:
35 percent of each lottery ticket
purchase or wager end up in state
coffers. So, for the treasury, it’s
always their lucky day!
1 - 3: In 2013, Wyoming, South
Dakota and Nevada took the top
three spots for the most tax-friendly
US states. California, New Jersey
and New York came in last.
105-180: rate of the new car
tax in Denmark Including 25 percent
VAT, a small car in that country
costs € 30,512 instead of € 17,868
as in Germany.
4 months: That is how long
the Swiss have to work for the
state when all taxes, mandatory
social security contributions and
fees are added up.
€ 1 billion: That’s how much
coffee importers and roasters pay
annually in duties/taxes for the little
pick-me-up, popular during many an
audit phase.
Assurance Services
Assurance is our largest
practice with more than
66,000
professionals around
the world.
Find out more
Visit our careers pages to learn more
about the varied and stimulating
challenges in Assurance Services:
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Experienced/Assurance
Financial Accounting & Advisory Services
Fraud Investigation & Dispute Resolution Services
in SMI (Swiss Market Index)
place with 7 audit clients
and a market share of 35%
Today’s dynamic global markets pose new challenges for auditing
and financial reporting. Working in Assurance Services you’ll be
helping clients from every industry and businesses of all sizes to
master these challenges successfully.
Areas of expertise
•Auditing of financial statements
•Special audits / investigations
•Climate Change and Sustainability
Services
•Financial Accounting & Advisory
Services
•Fraud Investigation & Dispute
Resolution Services
Climate Change and Sustainability Services
1st place
Safeguarding integrity,
ensuring success
The profile of assurance has risen in
recent years as global markets become
increasingly complex and interconnected.
Knowing which information matters most
is therefore more important than ever. In
Assurance, you’ll play a vital role, providing
companies, investors and regulators with
confidence in financial statements, critical
information and processes.
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How to get started
To begin with, we will enable you to gain
experience in all aspects of financial
accounting and auditing. You’ll be involved
in end-of-year accounts and reporting as
well as advising clients on accounting,
process, governance and financial issues.
Course specialisation
You need to have completed a degree in
business administration, economics, law,
information systems or IT. We also welcome
applicants qualified in business engineering,
business mathematics and mathematics,
Bachelor’s or Master’s level.
What makes you special
You are analytical, committed and able to
think creatively. Perhaps you’ve already
proven your fluency in English while
working or studying abroad. You are a
good communicator and proficient in all
standard IT packages. If this sounds like
you, then you could be a perfect match for
EY! What are you waiting for?
Your options
When you join our
Assurance Services
you can choose a broad industry
focus or specialize in Financial
Services, where you’ll be helping
financial services companies
with external audits, financial
accounting advisory services and
extended assurance.
781
employees
269 CHFm
revenue
Darko Miodragovic
Assistant
Assurance Services Banking
”I’ll make sure that our customers’
balance sheet information is
correct. In an industrial company
we would, for example, check the
indicated value of the inventory
stock. The auditing procedure is
a bit more abstract as we check,
for example, the underlying
prices of financial instruments.
If market prices are not available,
the assessment is based on
certain valuation models that
always leave some room for
interpretation. It is our job to
check whether that scope has
been exceeded.”
#betterworkingworld
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TDS (Forensic Technology and
Discovery Services) offers highly
specified services to its clients based
on the analysis of data sources. “Our
customers may have, for example, an
employee who they suspect of fraudulent
action. We then take a closer look at their
laptop, their mobile phone or any other
device that may provide digital evidence.“
games and my gadgets. I wanted to do
a postgrad course that would combine
my love of forensics with my passion for
computers. Computer forensics are just
the perfect subject for me!“
His set of skills is highly specified. “You
need a strong IT background as well as a
profound knowledge of the basic principles
of forensics to do this job,“ he says.
Communication skills are also essential.
Thomas works in a high-tech lab with an
elaborate set-up including forensic softThere are challenges, of course.
ware and all kinds of gadgets that assist
“Keeping up to date with the technoFTDS in their investi-gation. “Our analyses
logical status quo is
range from singlekey to keeping our
user investigations
Keeping up to date with
customers satisfied,“
that involve a couple
the technological status
he says. However, it
of emails and are
quo is key to keeping our is a demanding task
concluded within a
customers satisfied.
in a highly evolving
week to multipleindustry. Thomas also
user and multiplefinds the lack of physical activity a taxing
data source cases that may take us one
aspect of this job. “I make sure to be
or two years to close,“ he explains. “In
as active as possible outside my job to
the end we write a report on our findings
balance the scale here.“
that is then presented to our client.“
Good
to know
EY has a zerotolerance policy on
unethical or illegal
business practices.
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Thomas Houiellebecq
His interest in chemistry and biology
led Thomas to take an undergraduate
degree in forensic science. “I learned to
do the blood and fingerprint analyses as
well as all other inspection techniques
needed at a scene of a crime. It was all
very interesting.“ But natural sciences
were not his only passion. “I am very
much a computer geek, I love my
“There‘s a great satisfaction in finding
what you are looking for,“ Thomas says.
That‘s why he loves his job. And that is
not limited to serving his customers.
“I like being the tech guy – many of my
colleagues come to me with their computer
problems, I am very popular“ he says with
a big smile on his face.
Associate Assistant
Forensic Technology and
Discovery Services
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Advisory Services
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18 %
Performance Improvement revenue increase
in 2013
Actuarial Services
450
With around employees, EY is one of the largest
providers of Actuarial Services (insurances) worldwide.
Improving performance,
minimizing risk
You’re supporting companies in making the right decisions
in every situation. In our Advisory Services, you can assume
responsibility from the beginning and share in the success of
this fast-moving, high-growth field.
The current economic climate with
accelerating globalization and increasing
mobility has made this a challenging
and uncertain business environment
with escalating competition. Clients are
therefore relying more and more on our
Advisory Services to help them with
their business decisions. In our fastestgrowing service line, you will join our
high-performing teams helping clients
optimize their business performance
and ensure sustainable growth.
Areas of expertise
•Risk
•IT Risk and Assurance
•Performance Improvement
•Actuarial Services
Find out more
… about the exciting and varied challenges
in Advisory Services:
www.ey.com/CH/en/Careers/
Experienced/Advisory
How to get started
First you choose your personal focus
from the different business areas in
Advisory. You can then specialize further
within that area according to your own
interests.
Course specialisation
You need to have completed a degree in
business administration, economics,
information systems or IT. We also welcome
applicants qualified in business engineering,
business mathematics and mathematics,
Bachelor’s or Master’s level.
What makes you special
You have an enquiring mind, are keen
to learn and continuously expand your
knowledge, able to demonstrate analytical
skills as well as commercial acumen, and
are eager to assume responsibility early
on, laying the foundation for a successful
career. Does this describe you? Then take
the next step!
Your options
When you join our
Advisory Services
you can choose a broad industry
focus or specialize in Financial
Services. Here, you will advise
leading providers of financial
services in the areas of actuarial,
financial services risk, IT & risk
assurance and performance
improvement.
Yamin Gröninger
265
employees
133 CHFm
revenue*
*combined Advisory Services and Transactions revenues
Senior Manager Advisory
Financial Services
”After finishing my Master in
Economics I started as an auditor
with EY and stayed for threeand-a-half years. I then left to
join a leading media company
where I worked with the CFO on
reorganisation projects during the
financial crisis. After that I was
with a leading strategy consulting
firm for a year. But the EY culture
still attracted and inspired me,
so I finally came back. One of the
main reasons for me to return
is the fact that EY combines a
wealth of expertise from various
service lines under one roof. You
just do not get that in a firm that
only offers strategy consulting.“
#betterworkingworld
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Are you always on the
go, Mr. Malkmes?
After completing an interdisciplinary course in American
literature, media studies and international management in the
US and Germany, Johannes Malkmes made up his mind:
“I want to work in a global company with varied tasks, clear career
development options and an international business approach.“
He chose EY. What does the Senior Management Consultant,
specializing in Performance Improvement Customer, say about
the standard preconceptions about his type of job?
Management consultants work 24/7 with no time to relax.
“That’s not true. I normally work eight to ten hours straight, then there’s travelling time on top. The workload very
much depends on the project. I relax by jogging, swimming and traveling - my own private travel of course (laughs).”
Today Hong Kong, tomorrow Rio – consultants have a jetset lifestyle.
“Yes, we do look a bit glamorous, it’s true. But seriously, the only jetset part of this job is the frequent air travel.
Well it is if you’re managing an international customer. This year I have collected a lot of status miles because as an Account Manager
I was working a lot in North America, Asia and Australia. Another time I was assigned to Marseille for four months. Last summer it
all changed completely: From Monday to Thursday I lived in a small village in Baden-Württemberg, looking after one client.
In other words: no jetset lifestyle, but a lot of time for sport and exercise.
Good
to know
Performance
Golden fountain pen? Is a standard tool!
“Maybe I should get my pencil gold-plated. That’s one of my standard tools.
Like paper, iPad, iPhone, notebook and - of course - my credit card.”
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To drive progress and make a
difference – that is part of our
purpose at EY. Performance is
the name of our international web
portal: a Think Tank for Business
Performance & Innovation
(performance.ey.com). It’s the place
to learn about innovative thinking
within EY – where good ideas can
happen any time and any place.
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Young consultants have a burning ambition to be the boss.
“First of all I want to mature personally and gain corresponding professional experience to prepare me for future tasks within EY.
But basically: the longer you work there the more responsibility you can take on in your current position or to the next stage on the
career ladder. And it’s no secret that many people like us can use their time at EY as an excellent
reference, when they apply for a management position somewhere else.”
EY - they just do auditing and tax consulting, don’t they?
“That’s what I thought until I found out more about EY at a recruitment fair. Our organization is very broad-based and offers a lot of
different services. There are career opportunities here not just for science and law graduates but also for people who have studied
natural science, engineering and humanities. Our Advisory Services department is classic management consulting with a great growth
story. In my team in the Performance Improvement department we work on strategic customer models. We advise customers from a
range of sectors such as automotive or pharmaceuticals, for example on multichannel distribution approaches, customer analyses and
sales strategies. Oh yes, before I forget: We’re not on the go, we’re plugged into the mains (laughs).”
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Transactions
TAS Career Model
Restructuring Operational Transaction Services
Real Estate Transactions Mergers & Acquisitions
2.2 bn USD
global revenue in 2013
Increasing value,
supporting growth
Dive into the exciting world of Transactions.
Here, you will be assisting our clients to raise,
preserve, invest and optimize their capital.
Mergers, acquisitions, disposals, IPOs,
carve-outs to spin off parts of a company
and much more – all while never losing
sight of the big picture: the work in this
area is fascinating and challenging. Our
Transactions service line offers graduates
a world of exciting opportunities at entry
level and great prospects for their future
careers.
Areas of expertise
•Transaction Support
•Valuation & Business Modelling
•Restructuring
•Operational Transaction Services
•Real Estate Transactions
•Mergers & Acquisitions
Find out more
… about the fascinating challenges awaiting
you in our Transactions service line:
www.ey.com/CH/en/Careers/
Experienced/Transactions
How to get started
Our “TAS Career Model” development
program gives you the opportunity to
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Achieve your potential:
work in at least three specialist areas
within Transactions and Assurance. This,
combined with international training and
development, helps you to broaden your
experience, expand your network and
systematically build your career.
Course specialisation
You need to have completed a degree in
business administration or economics.
We also welcome applicants qualified in
mathematics, Bachelor’s or Master’s level.
What makes you special
You have exceptional analytical and
problem-solving skills and are able to stay
calm and focused even when working
under extreme pressure and to tight
deadlines, as you help companies evaluate, structure and execute their most
important deals. If this is you, then we
look forward to meeting you!
Your options
When you join our
Transactions service
line you can choose a broad industry
focus or specialize in Financial
Services. Here, you will be working
with people from varied disciplines
to help large clients manage and
execute high-profile transactions.
Fabienne Doerig
90
employees
133 CHFm
revenue*
*combined Advisory Services and Transactions revenues
Manager
Transaction Advisory Services
“What I value in particular about
my job is the opportunity to gain
an insight into different areas,
not to mention the interesting
and complex work it involves and
the chance to work with various
teams. It is exciting to participate
in international projects and to
have the chance to work abroad
on occasions. At the same time,
however, you need to be able to
obtain an overview of the various
mandates in a relatively short
space of time, be a good team
player and demonstrate flexibility,
while contributing and representing your own view of things.“
#betterworkingworld
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How an M&A
deal works
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The final word is in the business news, because major deals make
the headlines. As an EY expert for mergers & acquisitions, your
work is done by that time. The main steps of an exemplary
company sale at a glance:
Seller information document
You compile all financial facts in the
seller information document.
The potential investor needs these
as a key basis for his decision.
October
November
Presentation
You introduce EY and our approach.
The goal here is to inspire the client’s
confidence. Ultimately, it is his money –
and these are often major investments.
300
EY employees make
up our strong M&A
team in Europe
Information memo
In addition to the financial
data, your document
includes important information on the markets,
success factors and
strategic objectives such
as expansion plans.
December
January
Investor address
Who comes into question as a buyer?
Financial investors? Strategic buyers?
Your task is to research potential
buyers, to assess them and to contact
them.
Due diligence process
In this phase, you answer
questions from the prospective buyers and
support your clients in
preparing and carrying
out an initial meeting with
potential buyers.
February
March
Management
presentation
Seller and investor now
come together at the
table. You present the
financial data, provide an
overview and accompany
the site tour.
April
Final due diligence contract negotiations
Excellent! The seller submitted an attractive
binding offer. Highly confidential data will be
disclosed at this point. You are intensively
involved in detailed negotiations and the
exchange of information.
May
June
July
Data room finalization
You check all available documents
for completeness on the basis of
the request list and prepare the
files in such a way that prospective
buyers can review them.
700
EY employees
support our M&A
clients worldwide
Contract signing
Done. Seller and buyer have reached
an agreement. The deal is for a
considerable sum. A few days later,
you read about it in the relevant
business media.
Good
to know
The largest ever M&A deals worldwide
Source: www.bloomberg.com, ranked by deal value
Year: 2006
Buyer: AT&T
Target: BellSouth
Deal value: 83,1 bn. USD
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Year: 1999
Buyer: Pfizer
Target: Warner-Lambert
Deal value: 87,3 bn. USD
Year: 2007
Buyer: Royal Bank of Scotland plc, Banco
Santander SA, Fortis NV
Target: ABN AMRO Holding NV
Deal value: 100,0 bn. USD
Year: 2007
Buyer: Shareholders
(spin-off by Altria Group)
Target: Philip Morris International
Deal value: 107,6 bn. USD
Year: 1999
Buyer: Vodafone AirTouch PLC
Target: Mannesmann AG
Deal value: 185,1 bn. USD
Year: 2000
Buyer: America Online
Target: Time Warner
Deal value: 186,2 bn. USD
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From Finance to Information Technology to
Human Resources, from Administrative
Support to Marketing, Communications and
Knowledge, from Business Development to
Quality & Risk management – you’ll be
surprised how many different roles we can
offer you here at EY. We need people from
every discipline and with a multitude of
skills. If you’re looking for an exciting and
promising career with a global employer –
why not join EY?
Whichever part of Core Business Services
you join, you’ll play an essential role in
delivering our strategy of change around
our global organization.
Internship
Full Employment
Sarah Lee Keller
• EYU
Programme Manager Corporate Volunteering
Zurich/Switzerland
“After a two year baby break I joined EY in
March 2011 as an event manager. One year
after that I took on the position of Programme
Manager Corporate Volunteering. In order to
spend quality time with my little one, I work
20 hours per week. But to me this is much
more than just a part-time job. It lifts me up
to see what EY employees can achieve in their
assignments. What could be more fulfilling?“
Finance Information Technology
Human Resources Administrative Support
Learning
Development
•
•
•
•
•
Swiss Certified Public Accountant
Swiss Certified Tax Expert
CIA – Certified Internal Auditor
CFA – Chartered Financial Analyst
CISA – Certified Information
System Auditor
• ITIL – IT Infrastructure Library
• FRM – Financial Risk Manager
Events: A chance to
get to know us
•career fairs
•MATCH
•TAXellent
•TaxChallenge
•women@EY
•Business into Management
•Talents on Board
•Talents meet with Management
•presentations and workshops
at campus
A special highlight for
our interns:
Further
Training Options
Our best interns travel to Florida for
the EY International Intern Leadership
Conference (IILC).
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Student of Law and Economics
at HSG
“As an Assurance intern I got to
know interesting people from day
one. Since then my network is
constantly growing with national
and international contacts. I had
the chance to participate in the
EY International Intern Leadership
Conference (IILC) in Orlando,
Florida. I gained a lot of valuable
experience at this special event.”
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hin
g
EY stands for high-quality, globally integrated
professional services. For this we need wellqualified, highly committed colleagues in
our Core Business Services. Our teams in
CBS, perform a wide range of essential
tasks enabling each of our service lines to
deliver advice and solutions to their clients.
Carlo Sulser
Joining EY
Our Core Business Services (CBS)
cover everything from developing
business strategies to implementing
marketing campaigns – and plenty
more. There are many ways in which
our CBS teams support the work
of their colleagues in the service
lines. Which one would suit you?
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rie
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Ex
Core Business Services
Working at the heart
of the organization
Business Development Quality and Risk Management
Digital Platforms Legal Procurement Public Relations
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Six steps in
the right direction
1
Information /
Searching for the right job
Take a good look at the
Careers pages on our
website, paying particular attention to the
areas of our activities
which interest you.
You’ll also find detailed information
on the qualifications we expect
applicants to have.
3
new graduates joined EY in
2012 to start their career in the EMEIA region
An organisation worth following:
There are moments when you can see your future clearly in
front of you like an open book. Now is one of these moments.
Six simple steps can take you to the starting point of a career
full of exciting possibilities. Why not give it a go?
We look forward to meeting you!
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1,000 Twitter followers in GSA
Reviewing your application
5
After your documents
have been checked by
our colleagues in
Human Resources,
they are being
assessed with the
relevant job-profile requirements of
the specific service line.
Job offer /
employment contract
If we decide to offer
you a contract, we
call you first so we
can discuss the
details with you.
We then send you
our formal offer of
employment in writing.
Social Media
Find out more about your career with EY at:
facebook.com/EYCHCareers
linkedin.com/company/ernstandyoung/careers
twitter.com/EY_Careers
xing.com/company/ernstandyoung
youtube.com/user/ErnstandYoungGlobal
Events calendar
For the most up-to-date information on EY
recruitment events visit:
www.ey.com/CH/en/Careers/Students/
Joining-EY/Students---Events---Calendar
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Making your application
Have you already got a clear
idea of the kind of job you’re
looking for? That’s excellent –
now you can take a close look
at the various openings
currently advertised on our Job Portal. Here,
you can submit your application to us online.
This is our preferred method of processing
applications, because it means we can respond
to your application quickly and efficiently.
When making your online application, it is
important to ensure you can provide all required
documentation in electronic form. Once you
have submitted your application to us, we’ll send
you a confirmation of receipt and your own
personal login details, so you can check the
status of your application whenever you like.
4
The personal touch
At EY, you can look forward
to a personal selection
process. Interviews with
applicants are normally
carried out by personnel
from the office you’re applying to,
accompanied by colleagues from Human
Resources. Because we want to get to
know you as an individual, we feel that
as well as finding out more about your
professional qualifications, it is especially
important to hear about your personal
strengths and qualities. To do this, we
make time for one or two personal
interviews. In some cases they are
preceded by a telephone interview.
6
First day on the job
On your first day you’ll be given a tour of
your new place of work, as well as all the
vital information you need to make a successful
start with EY. On your second day you’ll get to meet your
team: your induction takes the form of on-the-job training,
numerous seminars, and direct personal support. You will
be involved in exciting projects right from the start, with
plenty of opportunities to chart a stellar career path!
Good
to know
To get you off to a great start you will
receive a Starter Kit with your own keycard,
laptop and smartphone. Our onboarding
process combines learning on the job,
training courses and seminars, individual
coaching and mentoring.
Come along to one of our events on campus and ask
our campus scouts what it’s really like to work at EY.
Recruitment Team
If you have any questions please call our
Recruitment Team at:
+41 58 286 33 66
Job Portal
Use this link to visit our job portal:
www.ey.com/CH/en/Careers/Jobportal
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