Microsoft Financial Services Alliance Relationship Director - ARD

The opportunity

EY has curated a dynamic ecosystem of Alliance and Ecosystem relationships which creates new forms of customer value to help our clients rapidly and digitally transform. Our ecosystem consists of more than 100 relationships which allow us to provide a wide range of collaborative opportunities and solutions to our clients. We help them tap into the latest technologies to achieve transformational outcomes and be more agile, innovative, resilient and better equipped to respond to disruptive change. 

The EY–Microsoft Alliance plays a critical role in driving revenue growth by identifying, shaping, and closing joint transformation opportunities between EY, Microsoft, and our clients.

As a Global Microsoft Financial Services Alliance Relationship Director (ARD), you will work with Microsoft Global Alliance Leadership, EY Financial Services sector leadership, regional alliance teams and Microsoft counterparts to coordinate and deliver sector-led alliance activation. The role will manage the day-to-day Microsoft alliance relationship for Financial Services, including relationship collaboration and governance, sector program oversight, pipeline and performance intelligence, contracts and compliance management, and field activation across priority Financial Services accounts, working closely with EY Financial Services sector leadership.

This role requires a strong understanding of enterprise technology and the Microsoft ecosystem, combined with deep Financial Service industry knowledge and the ability to connect sectors priorities to alliance-led growth.

Your key responsibilities

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Execute Microsoft Financial Services alliance strategy and objectives in alignment with Microsoft Global Alliance priorities and EY Financial Services sector growth agenda. 
• Facilitate top-to-top Microsoft and EY Financial Services relationships and program management to mobilize on strategic sector opportunities, accelerate field engagement and drive action. 
• Drive results through disciplined, industrialized governance with clear accountability across Global service lines/practices, sectors, priority accounts/regions and Microsoft counterparts. 
• Provide actionable insights to Microsoft Alliance executives and EY Financial Services leadership, including pipeline, performance, account activation and market observations. 
• Support the identification, development and activation of Microsoft priority solutions and partner programs across Financial Services, including local/regional activation and compliance requirements. 
• Deliver alliance intelligence with complete and accurate financial reporting, Microsoft impact/influence, sector pipeline visibility and account activation insights. 
• Identify and activate priority Financial Services accounts, supporting business plans, executive relationship mapping, operating cadence and enabling alliance contracts where required. 
• Drive compliance with internal policies, independence requirements, alliance governance and commercial requirements. 
• Collaborate with enablement and Brand, Marketing and Communications (BMC) teams to define sector-specific messaging, sales collateral and campaign materials for Financial Services execution. 
• Partner with regional alliance, sector, account and BMC leaders to execute Financial Services alliance marketing and enablement activities. 
• Contribute to the Global Alliance and Ecosystem Relationship network through content development, knowledge sharing, market insights and leading practices relevant to Microsoft and Financial Services. 

This is a global role, optimally based in the US, UK or Europe. You can anticipate a mix of virtual work, regular coordination with Global and Regional teams, and some travel based on business need.

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role you must have:

• Provide leadership in relationship management, governance oversight, marketing strategy, contract management, financial management, content management, operational support, strong relationship building skills and highly organized. 
• Deep Financial Services industry knowledge, including Banking & Capital Markets, Insurance, and Wealth & Asset Management, with an understanding of the business, regulatory, risk, data, AI and technology trends shaping transformation across the sector.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft ecosystem - including Azure, Data & AI, Security, Business Applications and Copilot - and the ability to position these capabilities against Financial Services transformation priorities.
• Ability to translate Financial Services client priorities into Microsoft-enabled alliance plays, joint go-to-market activities, pipeline acceleration and priority account activation.
• Experience in alliance management, business development, go-to-market activation or sector-led growth in a technology or professional services company. 
• Experience and evidence of success in building and nurturing win-win alliance relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Highly credible communicator with excellent organization and project management skills and a proven track record delivering alliance sales, pipeline activation and revenue outcomes. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working across regions in a global alliance, partner or ecosystem-led sales model.
• Experience working in the Financial Services sector
• Relevant Microsoft or enterprise technology certifications.

What we look for:

• A sector-minded alliance professional who can engage credibly with Financial Services leaders, connect industry priorities to Microsoft-enabled transformation, and convert strategic direction into practical field activation.
• A self-starter who is able to work independently while also communicating progress and challenges with others on the team.
• Comfortable escalating complex issues with recommendations to leadership .
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in support of multiple projects at a time.
• Comfortable working with others within EY with unique personalities, cultures and working styles and can adapt your approach to best interact.

What we offer you
The compensation ranges below are provided in order to comply with United States pay transparency laws. Other geographies will follow their local salary guidelines, which may not be a direct conversion of published US salary ranges.  At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.  The base salary range for this job is: 
• • New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $198,900 to $357,900
  • Bay Area California offices – $207,100 to $372,900
  • All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $165,700 to $328,100
• Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.  In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

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

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